Advocating for the professions has always been a priority for our show, and we’ve often looked at it from a membership and political perspective.
But the younger generation is making their impact in a different way.
Today we’ll introduce you to Jason Bolt, CRNA, who has grown a big following across social media under the name Bolt CRNA. You might have seen him on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and even Tik-Tok, and he uses these different social media channels to engage fellow CRNAs and educate those aspiring to join the profession. It’s not your traditional form of advocating, but it’s becoming much more common.
We have a lot to talk about on this episode and maybe it will inspire you to get more active on social media. You never know who will find your accounts and become more interested in the CRNA profession.
So as you get started, keep an ear out for these topics:
Why he feels so strongly that advocating for CRNAs is important
What platforms he uses to connect and communicate with people
The negative side of social media and what to be aware of.
His authenticity on social media and why it’s important for advocacy
Who are the people that are reaching out to him?
How can other CRNAs use social media to advocate.
You’d be surprised how many people will reach out to you for information on a CRNA career if you’re active on social media
Check it out in the interview at the top of the page and use the timestamps to help you navigate through the many topics we discussed.
[2:23] – Welcome in Jason
[3:26] – Background on Jason
[5:47] – Why is this topic important
[7:53] – CRNA school
[8:54] – Building a following on social media
[13:57] – The negative side of social media
[15:37] – How he uses it to advocate
[19:11] – Who got him interested in being a CRNA
[21:29] – How he got started on social media
[24:08] – How can other CRNAs use social to advocate?
[27:07] – Future plans
[30:41] – Words of wisdom
[31:49] – Membership
[32:41] – Lightning Round
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