Our Guest: Beth Quaas, DNP, CRNA, APRN – An Inspiring, Empathetic Nurse Anesthetist and Host of the “Don’t Eat Your Young” Podcast!
Host: Author, Actor, Photographer, Poet Susan J. Farese, MSN, RN, SJF Communications
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Nursing and the Arts is a podcast devoted to Nurses discussing their diverse artistic passions (or endeavors) such as visual arts/photography, journaling, comedy, podcasting, storytelling, writing/poetry, crafting, cooking, dance, theatre, music, film etc.
Welcome to our 2nd Season!
Join us on today’s 12th episode of the Nursing and the Arts Podcast for an informative and entertaining discussion with our guest Ep12: – Beth Quaas, DNP, CRNA, APRN, An Inspiring, Empathetic Nurse Anesthetist and Host of the “Don’t Eat Your Young” Podcast – And – Susan J. Farese, MSN, RN, Host of the Nursing and the Arts Podcast
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Ep12: Beth Quaas, DNP, CRNA, APRN, An Inspiring, Empathetic Nurse Anesthetist and Host of the “Don’t Eat Your Young” Podcast and Host Susan J. Farese, MSN, RN (right)
Show Notes
Meet the amazing Beth Quaas! It was delightful to virtually meet Beth when I was interviewed on her Podcast “Don’t Eat Your Young” in 2022. She is truly a compassionate and advocate for nursing in the best way!
Here are some tidbits from our wonderful conversation!
Beth has been a nurse since the 1990’s, starting with her LPN (in a nursing home), then her Associate Degree, followed by pursuing her Bachelor’s, Masters degree (1999 and CRNA) and Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) in 2010.
Her clinical experience included ICU and the Operating Room before pursuing Nurse Anesthesia School, obtaining her Masters and CRNA and ultimately received her DNP. For the past five years, Beth has been the Associate Director of the Minneapolis School of Anesthesia. She also continues clinically as a Nurse Anesthetist in the O.R. as well.
She truly exudes joy in the nursing profession.
As a former Director of a CRNA group, realizing that the lack of training for and support in leadership was challenging and difficult, Beth experienced burnout. Now, she helps other nurses deal with and tell their own stories about bullying, burnout, workplace violence and more through her podcast “Don’t Eat Your Young”, (with success in it’s fifth season)! Her intention is to let nurses that are struggling know that they are not alone and that her podcast “Don’t Eat Your Young”, supports and provides resources for them.
Way to go Beth!
Each podcast guest on the “Don’t Eat Your Young” Podcast tells their own story.
Incidentally, here is my interview with Beth (where she called me “A Force of Nature”! Go figure)! : Beth Quaas and Susan J. Farese: https://www.donteatyouryoung.com/episodes/mapping-the-right-direction-for-your-career-and-life-talking-inspiration-with-susan-farese
Beth believes that Nurses need to discover a creative or artistic outlet and use creative ways to reduce stress, anxiety or burnout, whether at the bedside or not. We also discussed workplace safety.
Since she didn’t feel as though she was savvy with technology, Beth has the support of an incredible assistant for her podcast website, branding and social media.
For fun, (and for escape) Beth loves to read, especially Historical Fiction and SciFi. Appealing Book covers “speak to her”!
As for her views on the Art of Nursing as well as what she teaches her nurse anesthesia students-Beth described that anesthesia is like flying a plane, where there’s a take-off, then flying and finally a landing. There’s an art to making sure that patients are safe and comfortable and wake up in a timely manner with fine tuned medications and a smooth transition from the operating room.
Regarding her podcast title “Don’t Eat Your Young” , Beth emphasized that “young” is not chronological age, but “where you’re at”. Nursing students have knowledge and can teach experienced Nurses as well.
Another takeaway from our conversation is to have confidence in your role, whether it be as a Nurse Nurse Anesthetist or Nurse Practitioner – this confidence puts patients at ease.
Beth’s LINKS:
Don’t Eat Your Young Podcast : https://www.donteatyouryoung.com/
Beth’s Bio on the Don’t Eat Your Young Podcast Channel: https://www.donteatyouryoung.com/about
Beth’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-quaas-dnp-aprn-crna-a28a701ab/
Beth’s YouTube Channel Page: https://youtube.com/@donteatyouryoung?si=EcGBUxUfNbYTQ9-t
Beth’s TikTok Page: https://www.tiktok.com/@donteatyouryoung?_t=ZM-8us1IdAGePO&_r=1
Don’t Eat Your Young Facebook group page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/267977977792394
Beth’s Facebook personal page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010502052743
Thank you so much Beth, you are truly an inspiration in Nursing!
About Susan J. Farese, SJF Communications
Susan J. Farese, MSN, RN, a native of New Jersey, is the owner/ president of SJF Communications, San Diego, CA.
SJF Communications, originally established in 2002 in San Jose, CA, provides communications services including Public Relations, Publicity, Virtual Assisting, Marketing, Websites, Film Making, Acting, Social Media, Writing and Public Speaking, Photography, Mentoring, Coaching and Legal Nurse Consulting services.
Ms. Farese has diversified experience in health care/communications, including clinical nursing practice, management, education/training, research and consulting.
She has a Masters Degree in Nursing in Adult Health from Seton Hall University (NJ) and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Widener University (PA).
Susan has presented numerous continuing education classes, seminars, and keynotes. Susan is the author of the book Poetic Expressions in Nursing…Sharing the Caring (1993 and 2021), currently teaches ‘Capturing Your Creativity with Haiku‘ workshops and has published poetry and articles on a variety of topics..
She created and is the Host of the “Nursing and the Arts Podcast” and creator/admin of the Nursing and the Arts Facebook Group. Here is the Nursing and the Arts Podcast IMDB Link
In addition to her being on the advisory board of San Diego Film Week, Susan is a member of SAG-AFTRA, Veterans in Media & Entertainment, and San Diego Writers Ink ,
Since 2017, Susan has been a Volunteer Mentor in the San Diego State University Aztec Mentor Program.
List of clients at https://sjfcommunications.com/list-of-clients/
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If you are a nurse (or know of a nurse) who would like to be considered for a “Nursing and the Arts” Podcast interview, please reach out to Susan by email: info@sjfcommunications.com.
