Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs

E526 - Life as an Anesthesia Director in Rural Alaska with Dr. April Erickson

Published: June 4, 2026

Duration: 46:25

Could you imagine working in a rural location where access is truly a lifeline for people? Today’s guest is April Erickson, DNP, CRNA, an ​Alaska ​based ​nurse ​anesthesiologist ​and ​anesthesia ​medical ​director ​with ​more ​than ​15 ​years ​of ​experience ​in ​rural ​independent ​practice.

Sharon and guest host Jackie Rowles, DNP, MBA, MA, CRNA, ANP-BC, NSPM-C, FNAP, FAANA, FAAN, sit down with April to discuss frontier medicine, independent practice, leadership, and what it truly means to provide care where access is critical but not guaranteed.

Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode:

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