You’ve probably already noticed that most of our colleagues in nurse anesthesia look pretty similar. Through innovation and educational pipelines, the industry is working to improve the diversity in our workforce, which will lead to better healthcare outcomes for all. Sonya Moore, DNP, CRNA, joins the show to talk about her experiences as a minority in healthcare and how she’s helping drive change through her LEAP program.
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Today's Key Topics:
5:25 – Background on Sonja
7:21 – Getting started in anesthesia
14:28 – Systemic barriers
17:29 – Importance of a diverse workforce
22:30 – Finding common ground
30:41 – The LEAP program
38:46 – How the program works
42:47 – Program costs and acceptance rates
48:13 – Final thoughts
