Dr. Lena Gould, EdD, CRNA, FADLN, FAANA, FAAN
@drlenag.bsky.social
I am the Founder & CEO of Diversity in Nurse Anesthesia Mentorship Program and Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing. 🐘♥️
My Website, www.DiversityCRNA.org #diversitycrna
My Website, www.DiversityCRNA.org #diversitycrna
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I am the captain of my soul…
Sometimes, in the midst of adversity, your will or spirit is broken. And, sometimes, you just need something to hold onto while finding your lost beautiful soul that was within you all along.
Repeat after me…
I am the master of my fate
I am the captain of my soul
Sometimes, in the midst of adversity, your will or spirit is broken. And, sometimes, you just need something to hold onto while finding your lost beautiful soul that was within you all along.
Repeat after me…
I am the master of my fate
I am the captain of my soul
Tennyson Smith, Nurse Anesthesia Resident University of Pennsylvania
Honestly, some days I'm just super burnt out and feel like giving up but then I remind myself that tough times don't last and that keeps me going
“It’s not easy…Fall down 7 times, get up 8”
Denzel Washington
Keep going forward
Honestly, some days I'm just super burnt out and feel like giving up but then I remind myself that tough times don't last and that keeps me going
“It’s not easy…Fall down 7 times, get up 8”
Denzel Washington
Keep going forward
November 26, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Tennyson Smith, Nurse Anesthesia Resident University of Pennsylvania
Honestly, some days I'm just super burnt out and feel like giving up but then I remind myself that tough times don't last and that keeps me going
“It’s not easy…Fall down 7 times, get up 8”
Denzel Washington
Keep going forward
Honestly, some days I'm just super burnt out and feel like giving up but then I remind myself that tough times don't last and that keeps me going
“It’s not easy…Fall down 7 times, get up 8”
Denzel Washington
Keep going forward
First, things, first…
Early Wednesday morning walk/run in the park for the body, mind, & soul, priceless.
#BlackWomen
Early Wednesday morning walk/run in the park for the body, mind, & soul, priceless.
#BlackWomen
November 26, 2025 at 7:07 PM
First, things, first…
Early Wednesday morning walk/run in the park for the body, mind, & soul, priceless.
#BlackWomen
Early Wednesday morning walk/run in the park for the body, mind, & soul, priceless.
#BlackWomen
Diversity CRNA changing profoundly the face & culture of Nurse Anesthesia. Full stop.
Diversity CRNA Information Session & Airway Sim Lab. Today, currently interviewing, accepted and or enrolled in CRNA Programs.
Early professional socialization essential in shaping Nurse Anesthesia profession.
Diversity CRNA Information Session & Airway Sim Lab. Today, currently interviewing, accepted and or enrolled in CRNA Programs.
Early professional socialization essential in shaping Nurse Anesthesia profession.
November 26, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Diversity CRNA changing profoundly the face & culture of Nurse Anesthesia. Full stop.
Diversity CRNA Information Session & Airway Sim Lab. Today, currently interviewing, accepted and or enrolled in CRNA Programs.
Early professional socialization essential in shaping Nurse Anesthesia profession.
Diversity CRNA Information Session & Airway Sim Lab. Today, currently interviewing, accepted and or enrolled in CRNA Programs.
Early professional socialization essential in shaping Nurse Anesthesia profession.
Let’s normalize attending a conference and walk out together for a fitness walk and outside group photo!
That’s what we do organically at the Diversity CRNA 2025 Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop at Midwestern University!
Now, watch this CRNA trajectory grow as a result!
That’s what we do organically at the Diversity CRNA 2025 Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop at Midwestern University!
Now, watch this CRNA trajectory grow as a result!
November 26, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Let’s normalize attending a conference and walk out together for a fitness walk and outside group photo!
That’s what we do organically at the Diversity CRNA 2025 Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop at Midwestern University!
Now, watch this CRNA trajectory grow as a result!
That’s what we do organically at the Diversity CRNA 2025 Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop at Midwestern University!
Now, watch this CRNA trajectory grow as a result!
Let’s normalize attending a conference and walk out together for a fitness walk and outside group photo!
That’s what we do organically at the Diversity CRNA 2025 Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop at Midwestern University!
Now, watch this CRNA trajectory grow as a result!
That’s what we do organically at the Diversity CRNA 2025 Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop at Midwestern University!
Now, watch this CRNA trajectory grow as a result!
November 26, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Let’s normalize attending a conference and walk out together for a fitness walk and outside group photo!
That’s what we do organically at the Diversity CRNA 2025 Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop at Midwestern University!
Now, watch this CRNA trajectory grow as a result!
That’s what we do organically at the Diversity CRNA 2025 Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop at Midwestern University!
Now, watch this CRNA trajectory grow as a result!
Let’s normalize attending a conference and walk out together for a fitness walk and outside group photo!
That’s what we do organically at the Diversity CRNA 2025 Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop at Midwestern University!
Now, watch this CRNA trajectory grow as a result!
That’s what we do organically at the Diversity CRNA 2025 Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop at Midwestern University!
Now, watch this CRNA trajectory grow as a result!
November 26, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Let’s normalize attending a conference and walk out together for a fitness walk and outside group photo!
That’s what we do organically at the Diversity CRNA 2025 Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop at Midwestern University!
Now, watch this CRNA trajectory grow as a result!
That’s what we do organically at the Diversity CRNA 2025 Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop at Midwestern University!
Now, watch this CRNA trajectory grow as a result!
Let’s normalize attending a conference and walk out together for a fitness walk and outside group photo!
That’s what we do organically at the Diversity CRNA 2025 Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop at Midwestern University!
Now, watch this CRNA trajectory grow as a result!
That’s what we do organically at the Diversity CRNA 2025 Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop at Midwestern University!
Now, watch this CRNA trajectory grow as a result!
November 26, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Let’s normalize attending a conference and walk out together for a fitness walk and outside group photo!
That’s what we do organically at the Diversity CRNA 2025 Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop at Midwestern University!
Now, watch this CRNA trajectory grow as a result!
That’s what we do organically at the Diversity CRNA 2025 Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop at Midwestern University!
Now, watch this CRNA trajectory grow as a result!
Let’s normalize attending a conference and walk out together for a fitness walk and outside group photo!
That’s what we do organically at the Diversity CRNA 2025 Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop at Midwestern University!
Now, watch this CRNA trajectory grow as a result!
That’s what we do organically at the Diversity CRNA 2025 Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop at Midwestern University!
Now, watch this CRNA trajectory grow as a result!
November 26, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Let’s normalize attending a conference and walk out together for a fitness walk and outside group photo!
That’s what we do organically at the Diversity CRNA 2025 Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop at Midwestern University!
Now, watch this CRNA trajectory grow as a result!
That’s what we do organically at the Diversity CRNA 2025 Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop at Midwestern University!
Now, watch this CRNA trajectory grow as a result!
Let’s normalize attending a conference and walk out together for a fitness walk and outside group photo!
That’s what we do organically at the Diversity CRNA 2025 Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop at Midwestern University!
Now, watch this CRNA trajectory grow as a result!
That’s what we do organically at the Diversity CRNA 2025 Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop at Midwestern University!
Now, watch this CRNA trajectory grow as a result!
November 26, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Let’s normalize attending a conference and walk out together for a fitness walk and outside group photo!
That’s what we do organically at the Diversity CRNA 2025 Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop at Midwestern University!
Now, watch this CRNA trajectory grow as a result!
That’s what we do organically at the Diversity CRNA 2025 Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop at Midwestern University!
Now, watch this CRNA trajectory grow as a result!
Loving L to the E to the N to the A!
60 lbs down with walk/run, upper body strength training, therapy, loving thyself and prayer.
Still I Rise…
#BlackWomen #selfcare
60 lbs down with walk/run, upper body strength training, therapy, loving thyself and prayer.
Still I Rise…
#BlackWomen #selfcare
November 25, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Loving L to the E to the N to the A!
60 lbs down with walk/run, upper body strength training, therapy, loving thyself and prayer.
Still I Rise…
#BlackWomen #selfcare
60 lbs down with walk/run, upper body strength training, therapy, loving thyself and prayer.
Still I Rise…
#BlackWomen #selfcare
First, things, first…
Early Tuesday morning walk around Herald Square near Macy’s. Proceeding towards Greeley Square and 5th Avenue passing the Empire State Building and more!
#BlackWomen
Early Tuesday morning walk around Herald Square near Macy’s. Proceeding towards Greeley Square and 5th Avenue passing the Empire State Building and more!
#BlackWomen
November 25, 2025 at 2:24 PM
First, things, first…
Early Tuesday morning walk around Herald Square near Macy’s. Proceeding towards Greeley Square and 5th Avenue passing the Empire State Building and more!
#BlackWomen
Early Tuesday morning walk around Herald Square near Macy’s. Proceeding towards Greeley Square and 5th Avenue passing the Empire State Building and more!
#BlackWomen
See One, Do One, Teach One…
Diversity CRNA 2025 Info & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop hosted at Rosalind Franklin University
Dr. David Moffor, DNP, CRNA as preceptor to ICU RNs with return demonstration at fiberoptic intubation skill station.
“I am deliberate and afraid of nothing” Audre Lorde
Diversity CRNA 2025 Info & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop hosted at Rosalind Franklin University
Dr. David Moffor, DNP, CRNA as preceptor to ICU RNs with return demonstration at fiberoptic intubation skill station.
“I am deliberate and afraid of nothing” Audre Lorde
November 25, 2025 at 1:41 PM
See One, Do One, Teach One…
Diversity CRNA 2025 Info & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop hosted at Rosalind Franklin University
Dr. David Moffor, DNP, CRNA as preceptor to ICU RNs with return demonstration at fiberoptic intubation skill station.
“I am deliberate and afraid of nothing” Audre Lorde
Diversity CRNA 2025 Info & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop hosted at Rosalind Franklin University
Dr. David Moffor, DNP, CRNA as preceptor to ICU RNs with return demonstration at fiberoptic intubation skill station.
“I am deliberate and afraid of nothing” Audre Lorde
Diversity CRNA 2009 Rutgers University/Camden Campus
No social media announcement...just word of mouth!
In this photo: Marginalized ICU RNs from 8 states attend this one day 2009 event before applying to CRNA Programs across the country. Today, they are CRNAs for over 14 years!
No social media announcement...just word of mouth!
In this photo: Marginalized ICU RNs from 8 states attend this one day 2009 event before applying to CRNA Programs across the country. Today, they are CRNAs for over 14 years!
November 25, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Diversity CRNA 2009 Rutgers University/Camden Campus
No social media announcement...just word of mouth!
In this photo: Marginalized ICU RNs from 8 states attend this one day 2009 event before applying to CRNA Programs across the country. Today, they are CRNAs for over 14 years!
No social media announcement...just word of mouth!
In this photo: Marginalized ICU RNs from 8 states attend this one day 2009 event before applying to CRNA Programs across the country. Today, they are CRNAs for over 14 years!
Arriving in NYC and walking around Herald Square as they prepare for the upcoming Thanksgiving parade near Macy’s.
#BlackWomen
#BlackWomen
November 25, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Arriving in NYC and walking around Herald Square as they prepare for the upcoming Thanksgiving parade near Macy’s.
#BlackWomen
#BlackWomen
Diversity CRNA changing profoundly the face & culture of Nurse Anesthesia. Full stop.
Critical care nurses attend Diversity CRNA 2025 Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Kaiser Permanente School of Anesthesia
Early professional socialization essential in shaping Nurse Anesthesia profession
Critical care nurses attend Diversity CRNA 2025 Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Kaiser Permanente School of Anesthesia
Early professional socialization essential in shaping Nurse Anesthesia profession
November 24, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Diversity CRNA changing profoundly the face & culture of Nurse Anesthesia. Full stop.
Critical care nurses attend Diversity CRNA 2025 Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Kaiser Permanente School of Anesthesia
Early professional socialization essential in shaping Nurse Anesthesia profession
Critical care nurses attend Diversity CRNA 2025 Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Kaiser Permanente School of Anesthesia
Early professional socialization essential in shaping Nurse Anesthesia profession
Hi CRNAs, Nurse Anesthesia Residents & RNs interested in CRNA careers…please sign ASAP!
11/24/25 This petition forces the conversation nursing has been denied for too long. Protect advanced nursing degrees. Protect the pipeline. Sign it. americannurs.es/professional....
11/24/25 This petition forces the conversation nursing has been denied for too long. Protect advanced nursing degrees. Protect the pipeline. Sign it. americannurs.es/professional....
November 24, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Hi CRNAs, Nurse Anesthesia Residents & RNs interested in CRNA careers…please sign ASAP!
11/24/25 This petition forces the conversation nursing has been denied for too long. Protect advanced nursing degrees. Protect the pipeline. Sign it. americannurs.es/professional....
11/24/25 This petition forces the conversation nursing has been denied for too long. Protect advanced nursing degrees. Protect the pipeline. Sign it. americannurs.es/professional....
First, things, first…
Early Monday morning walk across the span of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge starting from Camden, NJ to Philadelphia
#BlackWomen
Early Monday morning walk across the span of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge starting from Camden, NJ to Philadelphia
#BlackWomen
November 24, 2025 at 5:10 PM
First, things, first…
Early Monday morning walk across the span of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge starting from Camden, NJ to Philadelphia
#BlackWomen
Early Monday morning walk across the span of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge starting from Camden, NJ to Philadelphia
#BlackWomen
First, things, first…
Early Monday morning walk across the span of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge starting from Camden, NJ to Philadelphia
#BlackWomen
Early Monday morning walk across the span of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge starting from Camden, NJ to Philadelphia
#BlackWomen
November 24, 2025 at 4:37 PM
First, things, first…
Early Monday morning walk across the span of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge starting from Camden, NJ to Philadelphia
#BlackWomen
Early Monday morning walk across the span of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge starting from Camden, NJ to Philadelphia
#BlackWomen
Reposted by Dr. Lena Gould, EdD, CRNA, FADLN, FAANA, FAAN
CRNAs, APRNs, PAs: Heroes in Healthcare, ‘Not Professionals’ in Federal Policy. #MakeItMakeSense
open.substack.com/pub/justgas/...
open.substack.com/pub/justgas/...
CRNAs, APRNs, PAs: Heroes in Healthcare, ‘Not Professionals’ in Federal Policy. #MakeItMakeSense
The DOE quietly erased advanced-practice professions from “professional degree” status.. right in the middle of a workforce crisis. Here’s why it happened and why it’s wrong.
open.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:26 PM
CRNAs, APRNs, PAs: Heroes in Healthcare, ‘Not Professionals’ in Federal Policy. #MakeItMakeSense
open.substack.com/pub/justgas/...
open.substack.com/pub/justgas/...
Still I Rise…
Face to face! One year apart 60 pounds down naturally.
Last year, top weight 274 lbs
End of 2025, current weight 214 lbs
Walk, short runs, upper body strength training, therapy & prayer.
JAWLINE IS WOW.
Face to face! One year apart 60 pounds down naturally.
Last year, top weight 274 lbs
End of 2025, current weight 214 lbs
Walk, short runs, upper body strength training, therapy & prayer.
JAWLINE IS WOW.
November 24, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Still I Rise…
Face to face! One year apart 60 pounds down naturally.
Last year, top weight 274 lbs
End of 2025, current weight 214 lbs
Walk, short runs, upper body strength training, therapy & prayer.
JAWLINE IS WOW.
Face to face! One year apart 60 pounds down naturally.
Last year, top weight 274 lbs
End of 2025, current weight 214 lbs
Walk, short runs, upper body strength training, therapy & prayer.
JAWLINE IS WOW.
Diversity CRNA changing profoundly the face & culture of Nurse Anesthesia. Full stop.
Critical care nurses attend Diversity CRNA 2025 Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Kaiser Permanente School of Anesthesia
Early professional socialization essential in shaping Nurse Anesthesia profession
Critical care nurses attend Diversity CRNA 2025 Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Kaiser Permanente School of Anesthesia
Early professional socialization essential in shaping Nurse Anesthesia profession
November 23, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Diversity CRNA changing profoundly the face & culture of Nurse Anesthesia. Full stop.
Critical care nurses attend Diversity CRNA 2025 Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Kaiser Permanente School of Anesthesia
Early professional socialization essential in shaping Nurse Anesthesia profession
Critical care nurses attend Diversity CRNA 2025 Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Kaiser Permanente School of Anesthesia
Early professional socialization essential in shaping Nurse Anesthesia profession
Diversity CRNA changing profoundly the face & culture of Nurse Anesthesia. Full stop.
Diversity CRNA 2025 Info Session & Airway Sim Lab hosted at Midwestern University. Today, ICU RNs currently interviewing, accepted and or enrolled in CRNA Programs.
Early professional socialization at its best!
Diversity CRNA 2025 Info Session & Airway Sim Lab hosted at Midwestern University. Today, ICU RNs currently interviewing, accepted and or enrolled in CRNA Programs.
Early professional socialization at its best!
November 23, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Diversity CRNA changing profoundly the face & culture of Nurse Anesthesia. Full stop.
Diversity CRNA 2025 Info Session & Airway Sim Lab hosted at Midwestern University. Today, ICU RNs currently interviewing, accepted and or enrolled in CRNA Programs.
Early professional socialization at its best!
Diversity CRNA 2025 Info Session & Airway Sim Lab hosted at Midwestern University. Today, ICU RNs currently interviewing, accepted and or enrolled in CRNA Programs.
Early professional socialization at its best!
First, things, first…
Early Sunday morning walk in the park by consistently showing up prioritizing my physical & mental health well-being.
#BlackWomen
Early Sunday morning walk in the park by consistently showing up prioritizing my physical & mental health well-being.
#BlackWomen
November 23, 2025 at 12:59 PM
First, things, first…
Early Sunday morning walk in the park by consistently showing up prioritizing my physical & mental health well-being.
#BlackWomen
Early Sunday morning walk in the park by consistently showing up prioritizing my physical & mental health well-being.
#BlackWomen
November 22, 2025 at 4:20 PM
An audio and few scenes from the acclaimed movie, Sinners
"Last time I seen my brother, last time I seen the sun. Just for a few hours...we were free"
The bond, respect & friendship of Michael B. Jordan & Chadwick Boseman
"Last time I seen my brother, last time I seen the sun. Just for a few hours...we were free"
The bond, respect & friendship of Michael B. Jordan & Chadwick Boseman
November 22, 2025 at 2:49 PM
An audio and few scenes from the acclaimed movie, Sinners
"Last time I seen my brother, last time I seen the sun. Just for a few hours...we were free"
The bond, respect & friendship of Michael B. Jordan & Chadwick Boseman
"Last time I seen my brother, last time I seen the sun. Just for a few hours...we were free"
The bond, respect & friendship of Michael B. Jordan & Chadwick Boseman