Balancing a Career in Music with Being a CRNA

Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs

The CRNA community is filled with multi-talented individuals and today’s guest is a wonderful example of that. In this episode, Sharon and guest host Tracy Castleman, DNP, CRNA, APN-A, FAANA sit down David Giardinelli-O'Connor, PhD, DNAP, CRNA, who has successfully balanced a demanding career in anesthesia with his lifelong passion for music. We’ll hear about his music and multiple bands, his adventures playing for U.S. troops overseas, and the crossover between music and anesthesia.

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

• Challenges and frustrations of trying to balance a CRNA career with a passion for music.
• The effort it took to get overseas to perform for the USO.
• The virtual shows he had success with during COVID.
• Crossover between anesthesia and music careers, with emphasis on fluid management.
• The ‘Iowa story’ about nitroglycerin and traveling through the airport.

Learn everything about Dave's music: https://www.dave-oconnor.com/

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