What We Learned at the IFNA Congress in Australia
About this episode
The episode recaps insights and experiences from the IFNA Congress in Australia, highlighting global challenges and advancements in nurse anesthesia.
What happens when anesthesia providers from around the world come together in one place? In this special recap episode of Beyond the Mask, Sharon is joined by Erin Foley, DNAP, MSNA, CRNA, FAANA, and TxANA Vice President Jennifer Andersen, MSNA, CRNA to look back on their experience attending the International Federation of Nurse Anesthetists (IFNA) Congress in Australia. Find out what we learned, what surprised us, and why these meetings matter so much to our profession. Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode: 🏛️ Many countries are still fighting for recognition and autonomy 🎓 The U.S. remains a global leader in nurse anesthesia education and practice 🤝 International collaboration strengthens advocacy and leadership efforts 💉 Providers worldwide face different challenges but share common goals 📈 Many countries are working toward higher education standards and expanded scope Learn more about the IFNA World Congresses: https://ifna.site/etusivu/congresses/ Join Sharon at the Nurse Anesthesia Update in the Bahamas: https://www.nurseanesthetist.com/events/nurse+anesthesia+update+2026/ Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ The 1099 CRNA Institute…
Topics covered
- international collaboration
- nurse anesthesia education
- recognition and autonomy
- advocacy and leadership
- higher education standards
- global challenges in anesthesia
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