The Importance of Creating an ICU RN/CRNA Shadow Program

Episode 301 of the Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs podcast, hosted by Jeremy Stanley, titled "The Importance of Creating an ICU RN/CRNA Shadow Program" was published on January 18, 2024 and runs 46 minutes.

January 18, 2024 ·46m · Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs

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Summary

Imagine the impact a structured shadowing program can have on ICU nurses thinking about a future as a CRNA. That’s why today’s guest, Caroline Killmon, MS, CRNA has helped create a shadow program at her hospital in North Carolina and will share the experience so far. We’ll look at the positive ripple effects it can have on the nursing community, the success stories emerging from these shadowing experiences, and the impact a well-constructed shadowing opportunity could have on the future of healthcare. Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: Background on how the program originated and why she saw the need for it. How to get everyone to buy in and how to spread the word. Processes that she would recommend for shadow programs. What do CRNAs stand to gain from doing all the work to run a shadow program? About our guest: https://www.wakehealth.edu/providers/k/caroline-d-killmon Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ Get the CE Certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246

Episode Description

Imagine the impact a structured shadowing program can have on ICU nurses thinking about a future as a CRNA. That’s why today’s guest, Caroline Killmon, MS, CRNA has helped create a shadow program at her hospital in North Carolina and will share the experience so far. We’ll look at the positive ripple effects it can have on the nursing community, the success stories emerging from these shadowing experiences, and the impact a well-constructed shadowing opportunity could have on the future of healthcare.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

Background on how the program originated and why she saw the need for it.
How to get everyone to buy in and how to spread the word.
Processes that she would recommend for shadow programs.
What do CRNAs stand to gain from doing all the work to run a shadow program?

About our guest: https://www.wakehealth.edu/providers/k/caroline-d-killmon

Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/

Get the CE Certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf

Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246

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