KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Thank you for speaking to marginalized ICU nurse about planting PhD research opportunity seeds
Keynote Speaker, Diversity CRNA 2024 Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop hosted at Duke University.
Dr. Edwin Aroke, PhD, CRNA, FADLN, FAANA, FAAN (PhD Program Director, Tenured Professor & NIH Pain Disparities Researcher at the University of Alabama Birmingham)
"Research is formalized curiosity." ~Zora Neal Hurston
In October, we will repeat this at Fairfield University.
We address the staggering low representation of racially diverse CRNA workforce through the award winning Immersion Model for Diversifying Nurse Anesthesia Programs.
As per Dr. Aroke:
“In 2010, I had the honor of serving as the Nurse Anesthesia Student moderator for the Diversity in Nurse Anesthesia Mentorship Program Information Session at Duke University. Fast forward to today, I returned to the same event at Duke University, but this time as the keynote speaker.
t’s incredible to see how far I’ve come and to be able to give back to a program that means so much to me. Thank you, Dr. Lena Gould Here’s to growth, perseverance, and the power of mentorship."
Who would have thought this could ever happen?
But, it did
Captain Dr. James Winters, DNP, CRNA standing with critical care nurses immediately after the Diversity CRNA Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop Event hosted at Virginia Commonwealth University
The most remarkable organic encounter were these 6 nurses who never met each other before this weekend event.
“It was refreshing to attend the Diversity CRNA event and not only see people that resemble me but also meet people from the same place as me- the motherland Eritrea.”
The audacity to walk in their own path...together.
“I have the nerve to walk my own way, however hard, in my search for reality, rather than climb upon the rattling wagon of wishful illusions.” ~ Zora Neale Hurston ~
The Power of Ten….
Two hundred twelve critical care nurses across the country attended a Diversity CRNA 2022 Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop at Virginia Commonwealth University before applying to CRNA Programs.
Subsequently, ten critical care nurses of color in this image, interviewed and accepted into the University of Cincinnati Nurse Anesthesia Program.
In attendance at this weekend immersive event, 4 nurse anesthesia program directors from Virginia Commonwealth University, Old Dominion University, Mary Baldwin University and the University of Cincinnati.
The power of 10 historically excluded nurses of color matriculating & graduating in same nurse anesthesia cohort from the University of Cincinnati, priceless.
Diversity CRNA 2023 Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop hosted at Samuel Merritt University
Nurse Anesthesia Student Panelists:
Iman Mattox (SMU)
Matthew Crisostomo (SMU)
Lawrence Cheung (National University)
Jewell Morris (University of Southern California
Tara Pettus (SMU)
All five offered their perspective on balancing family, finances, well-being and nurse anesthesia clinical/didactic journey to historically excluded nurses of color interested in same trajectory.
The best part...all 5 were RNs at same Diversity CRNA before applying to school, 4 are now CRNAs!
Levia A. Sutton, MSN, CRNA
PhD Student - University of Pennsylvania | School of Nursing
Penn Presidential PhD Fellow
Health Policy Research Scholar (HPRS) - Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF)
Associate Fellow Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics
A Robert Wood Johnson historical first for a CRNA!
Congratulations to Levia A. Sutton, CRNA, MSN, PhD Student (University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing) selected as a Health Policy Research Scholar (HPRS) - Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF)!
PhD research interest: Examining Social Determinants of Health, specifically exploring how widespread community violence and trauma exposure affects the well-being of individuals living in marginalized communities, particularly in the health of Black women.
As per RWJF's Announcement:
We are proud to announce that Levia A. Sutton, MSN, CRNA, PhD Student at Penn Nursing, has been selected to participate in one of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s leadership programs. These programs connect changemakers across the country—from diverse professions and fields—to learn from and work with one another in creating more just and thriving communities.
Specifically, Levia was selected for Health Policy Research Scholars. Designed for doctoral students from historically marginalized backgrounds and populations underrepresented in specific disciplines, Health Policy Research Scholars helps students from all fields apply their work to policies that advance equity and health while building a diverse network of leaders who reflect our changing national demographics.
As a member of the program’s newest cohort, Levia focuses on the structural determinants of health, investigating the impact of exposure to community violence on the well-being of individuals in marginalized communities, with a particular interest in the health of Black women.
To learn more about Health Policy Research Scholars and RWJF’s other leadership programs, and to meet other participants, visit www.healthpolicyresearch-scholars.org.
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Health Policy Research Scholar is for Doctoral students from a variety of disciplines—who are committed to using policy change to advance population health and health equity (per RWJ website).
Diversity CRNA 2024 Information Session & Simulation Lab Workshop hosted at Duke University...
Saturday, comprehensive information shared about CRNA programs, DNP/DNAP projects & clinical expectation.
Sunday a full immersive simulation day before diverse critical care nurses apply to nurse anesthesia programs across the country.
In video: Dr. Jamare Reed, DNP, CRNA & Dr. Anthony Bayya, DNP, CRNA with critical care nurses interested in applying to nurse anesthesia graduate school at the spinal placement station.
Marginalized RNs before applying to programs with CRNA mentors and actively engaged in the Immersion Model for Diversifying Nurse Anesthesia Programs.
Thank you Dr. Tedrick Vernon, DNP, CRNA Instructor & Alumni of Duke University CRNA Program, #AggiePride Alumni of North Carolina A&T State School of Nursing & Co-Chair Diversity CRNA HBCU Tour!
A wonderful CRNA Moderator for the Diversity CRNA 2024 Duke University Event this past weekend! Bravo!
Overjoyed and honored to be able to participate in an event that brought together my DUKE Family and DIVERSITY CRNA Family.
As always THANK YOU to Dr. Lena Gould for gifting me the platform, the mentors and preceptors for giving your time, and the participants who traveled from FAR and WIDE. YOU ALL ARE TRULY WHAT MAKES THIS MOVEMENT SPECIAL. Till next year...
Diversity CRNA 2024 National Impact….
Imagine historically excluded critical care nurses traveling to five filled to seated capacity Diversity CRNA 2024 Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop Events at Midwestern University, University of Pittsburgh & Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science and Duke University. In two weeks, we will travel to Fairfield University.
In this video, SRNA Moderator, Cordero Abdullah, introduces DNAMP Board President, Dr. Mark Giles, DNP, CRNA at the RFU event.
During these events, we address the staggering low representation of racially diverse CRNA workforce through the award winning evidenced-based Immersion Model for Diversifying Nurse Anesthesia Programs.
At the Diversity CRNA 2024 Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop hosted at Duke University...
Marginalized ICU RNs from across the country with opportunity to pose questions and speak directly to 4 Nurse Anesthesia Program Directors & faculty about admission process, rigor, wellness & clinical preparedness before applying to programs.
Access, early professional socialization and mentoring opportunity is core to the Immersion Model for Diversifying Nurse Anesthesia Programs.
Saturday, comprehensive information is shared about CRNA programs, CRNA Presenters, DNP/DNAP projects & clinical expectations.
Sunday, a full day anesthesia simulation lab with hands-on experience surrounded by diverse CRNA mentors.
Diversity CRNA 2024 National Impact….
Imagine historically excluded ICU RNs traveling to five filled to seated capacity Diversity CRNA 2024 Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop Events at Midwestern University, University of Pittsburgh, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science, and Duke University.
In two weeks, we travel to Fairfield University for our 66th Diversity CRNA Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop.
We address the staggering low representation of racially diverse CRNA workforce through the award winning Immersion Model for Diversifying Nurse Anesthesia Programs.
It’s official!
Emory University School of Nursing faculty Dr. Camille Brockett - Walker DNP, RN, FNP & Dr. Erica Moore DNP, CRNA (Assistant Director Nurse Anesthesia Program) awarded the National League for Nursing education grant from Patricia Sharpnack, Chair & Bev Malone, CEO.
The absolute best part of mentoring future CRNA colleagues through Diversity CRNA is working with one who is a newly credentialed CRNA!
In 2004, I graduated from Lasalle University's CRNA Program & Janiera Jackson graduated from Drexel University's CRNA Program in 2024! Wow!
A day in the life of a pediatric CRNA…
Join us on Wednesday, Sept. 25th to experience a day in the life of a CRNA at CHOP! This unique event offers hands-on simulation stations, networking & financial planning management.
Here, Breakthrough Maker Jennifer Babia-Espiritu shares a glimpse of her day as a CRNA.
Visit IG post for more virtual info: chopcareers
Diversity CRNA 2024 Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop hosted at Duke University. Check out the following video clips showcasing some of the CRNA Presenters...
This filled to capacity immersive weekend event with nurse of color interested in applying to Nurse Anesthesia Programs across the country.
Next up, Diversity CRNA 2024 at Fairfield University (October 25th - 27th)!
Marginalized critical care nurses before applying to programs with CRNA mentors and actively engaged in the Immersion Model for Diversifying Nurse Anesthesia Programs.
Fun fact: Out of a 65K CRNA Workforce, only 4% are Black CRNAs, 4% Hispanic CRNAs, 3% Asian CRNAs & 0.7% Indigenous CRNAs.
CPT James Winter, DNP, CRNA, CHSE-A presenting on Pain Management
Dr. Tedrick Vernon, III, DNP, CRNA presenting on Anesthesia Basics
Dr. Emily Funk, DNP, CRNA (Interim Assistant Program Director) & Dr. Derrick Glymph, PhD, DNAP, CRNA, CHSE, COL, FAANA, FAAN (Associate Professor) present on Duke University's Nurse Anesthesia Program
CRNAs paying it forward in Chicago…
Diversity CRNA 2024 Information Session & Airway Sim Lab Workshop Rosalind Franklin University.
Dr. Chuncey Ward, DNP, CRNA, Dr. James Winters, DNP, CRNA, NSPM-C & Dr. Carlos Xavier Moreno, DrPH, CRNA, NSPM-C (Owner of XPotential Growth & Patented Inventor).
Saturday, comprehensive info shared about CRNA programs, CRNA Presenters, DNP/DNAP projects & clinical expectation.
Sunday, hands on anesthesia simulation lab event before historically excluded critical care nurses of color apply to graduate nurse anesthesia programs.
In two weeks will will repeat this in Fairfield University.
We address the staggering low representation CRNA workforce through the award winning Immersion Model for Diversifying Nurse Anesthesia Programs.
Diversity CRNA 2024 Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop Duke University
Dr. Bilal Mohammad, DNP, CRNA (Alumni, Florida International University) as preceptor at the fiber-optic intubation station for diverse critical care nurses interested in applying to nurse anesthesia programs across the country.
“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give” - Winston Churchill.
Giving back to the future of our profession is one of the most rewarding feeling for me and it was an honor to be able help others get a little further on their journey! Thank you @lenagould for this amazing opportunity and organizing an organization that is dedicated to diversifying our profession!
Paying it Forward...
Diversity CRNA 2024 Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab hosted at Duke University.
Dr. Anthony Bayya, DNP, CRNA (Alumni, Emory University) as preceptor at the spinal placement station with diverse critical care nurses interested in applying to Nurse Anesthesia programs across the country.
In October, we will repeat this at Fairfield University. We address the staggering low representation of racially diverse CRNA workforce through the award winning Immersion Model for Diversifying Nurse Anesthesia Programs.
Diversity CRNA 2024 Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop hosted at Duke University showcasing the simulation lab experience.
Dr. Jason Carpenter, CRNA as preceptor at the epidural placement station with diverse marginalized critical care nurses across the country before applying to CRNA programs.
In two weeks, we will repeat this immersive Diversity CRNA Event at Fairfield University.
We address the staggering low representation of racially diverse CRNA workforce through the award winning Immersion Model for Diversifying Nurse Anesthesia Programs.
Diversity CRNA 2024 Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop hosted at Duke University...
Diverse critical care nurses surrounded by CRNAs and nurse anesthesia students.
I see you…
Dr. Anthony Bayya, DNP, CRNA
(Emory University)
Dr. Bilal Mohammad, DNP, CRNA
(Florida International University)
Dr. Everett Moss, DNP, CRNA
(Emory University)
J. Stevenson RRNA
(University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences)
À crna•ish moment with CRNA panelists introducing themselves and sharing background experience to diverse critical care nurses interested in applying to CRNA Programs hosted at Duke University. Dr. Jamare Reed makes his introduction.
We always start the immersive weekend event with a Friday Meet & Greet at a Diversity CRNA Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop Event. A safe place in nurse anesthesia journey surrounded by CRNA mentors.
Historically excluded critical care nurses of color were able to ask follow up questions to CRNA Panel. This is called access and early professional socialization.
Emory University Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Faculty, Dr. Everett Moss, DNP, CRNA embracing the future and demonstrating new technology for anesthesia simulation.
We are super excited to implement virtual reality simulation into our anesthesia training with NEW SIMVANA VR headsets.
Thank you!
Give credit, where credit is due!
All CRNAs earned 16 AANA Class A Credits at the Diversity CRNA 2024 Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop events this year.
“You can't be, what you can't see" ~ Marian Wright Edelman
Three more filled to capacity Diversity CRNA Events to go at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science, Duke University and Fairfield in 2024!
Consider volunteering your time and becoming a Diversity CRNA Preceptor or Presenter. Interested in volunteering, Pay It Forward, email us at diversitycrna4u@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you.
Diversity CRNA 2024 Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop hosted at Duke University...
Dr. Vincent Ford, DNAP, CRNA (Assistant Professor, Midwestern University) presenter on Neuro Anesthesia. Notably, he wrote Chapter 19, Neuro Anesthesia in the Nurse Anesthesia (Nagelhout 7th edition book) with Interactive participation with Neuro critical care nurses on content. Black men CRNA faculty present at this immersive weekend meeting.
In October, we will repeat this at Fairfield University.
We address the staggering low representation of racially diverse CRNA workforce through the award winning Immersion Model for Diversifying Nurse Anesthesia Programs.