A Day in the Life of a Nurse Anesthetist in Spain

What does the nurse anesthesia profession look like outside the United States? At the IFNA Congress in Australia, Sharon and guest co-host Kevin Chem sit down with Toñi Ballesteros Barrado for a firsthand look at practice in Spain. Their conversation reveals a model of care that keeps nurse anesthetists closely connected to patients throughout the surgical experience. Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode: 🇪🇸 Spanish Practice: Roles span perioperative care 🎓 Training Path: Education lacks national standardization 🩺 Patient Continuum: Care extends before and after surgery 🤝 Team Model: Nurses and physicians collaborate closely 📣 Professional Recognition: Greater formal recognition remains needed   Join Sharon at the Nurse Anesthesia Update in the Bahamas: https://www.nurseanesthetist.com/events/nurse+anesthesia+update+2026/ About our guest: https://wcna2026.com/speakers/antonia-ballesteros-barrado/ Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ The 1099 CRNA Institute: https://aana.com/1099 Want to get CE Credit for listening? Go here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/special-announcement-ce-credt/ Now you can watch the show on YouTube! Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCknrmkRxiwtYk7LUjSV6wmw?sub_confirmation=1