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Dr. Lena Gould, EdD, CRNA, FADLN, FAANA, FAAN @drlenag.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

First, things, first… Writing this manuscript for a few hours in the local Barnes & Nobel, learning more about myself. Beautiful. “You are your own best thing” ~ Toni Morrison #BlackWomen

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Dr. Lena Gould, EdD, CRNA, FADLN, FAANA, FAAN @drlenag.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Hi Nurses… Thinking about applying to CRNA Programs? But, you over shared your professional pursuit to your RN co-workers on the unit. Many discouraging you to apply, some say it’s too hard, others tell you to think of other opportunities. Most definitely, apply. Yes, you belong.

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Dr. Lena Gould, EdD, CRNA, FADLN, FAANA, FAAN @drlenag.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Sunday early evening… As a Black writer, purposeful writing during a quiet storm is magical. For inspiration, listening to recipient of the 1993 Nobel Prize in Literature, Tony Morrison shared how she produced her best work on writing in a lonely place.

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Dr. Lena Gould, EdD, CRNA, FADLN, FAANA, FAAN @drlenag.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

First, things, first… Early Saturday morning walk in the park, peaceful. #BlackWomen

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Dr. Lena Gould, EdD, CRNA, FADLN, FAANA, FAAN @drlenag.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

First, things, first… Early Saturday morning walk in the park, peaceful. #BlackWomen

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Dr. Lena Gould, EdD, CRNA, FADLN, FAANA, FAAN @drlenag.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

First, things, first… Early Saturday morning walk in the park, peaceful. #BlackWomen

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Dr. Lena Gould, EdD, CRNA, FADLN, FAANA, FAAN @drlenag.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

First, things, first… Early Saturday morning walk in the park, peaceful. #BlackWomen

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Dr. Lena Gould, EdD, CRNA, FADLN, FAANA, FAAN @drlenag.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Diversity CRNA changing profoundly the face & culture of Nurse Anesthesia. Full stop. Marginalzed critical care nurses attend Diversity CRNA Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshops. Today, marginalized ICU RNs currently interviewing, accepted and or enrolled in CRNA Programs.

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Dr. Lena Gould, EdD, CRNA, FADLN, FAANA, FAAN @drlenag.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Imagine completing a graduate Poster project in Philly on Diversity in Nurse Anesthesia in 2003 Imagine starting with 5 nurses of color and mentoring them as a nurse anesthesia student and became CRNAs Imagine building a national non profit to mentoring over 1,500 CRNAs of color Yes, that’s me

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Dr. Lena Gould, EdD, CRNA, FADLN, FAANA, FAAN @drlenag.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

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Dr. Lena Gould, EdD, CRNA, FADLN, FAANA, FAAN @drlenag.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

When a goat still show up and scores in the midst of a storm, distractions or noise. This moment will be forever imprinted in WNBA and Aces basketball history. Unfazed. Unbothered. A’ja Wilson.

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Dr. Lena Gould, EdD, CRNA, FADLN, FAANA, FAAN @drlenag.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

But, first…Register for 1 of 5 Diversity CRNA 2027 Info Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshops. (October/November release save the 2027 dates) Move in silence and know that you belong in the operating room in the delivery of anesthesia. #diversitycrna #crna #futurecrna #yesyou

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Dr. Lena Gould, EdD, CRNA, FADLN, FAANA, FAAN @drlenag.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

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Dr. Lena Gould, EdD, CRNA, FADLN, FAANA, FAAN @drlenag.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

First, things, first… Monday afternoon walk through New York City in the rain while blending in as always. #BlackWomen

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Dr. Lena Gould, EdD, CRNA, FADLN, FAANA, FAAN @drlenag.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

First, things, first… Monday afternoon walk through New York City in the rain while blending in as always. #BlackWomen

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Dr. Lena Gould, EdD, CRNA, FADLN, FAANA, FAAN @drlenag.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

First, things, first… Monday afternoon walk through New York City in the rain and blending in as always. #BlackWomen

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Dr. Lena Gould, EdD, CRNA, FADLN, FAANA, FAAN @drlenag.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

As a Black woman, when writing, I stop and read her literary works for true inspiration… "I wrote my first novel because I wanted to read it." ~ Toni Morrison

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Dr. Lena Gould, EdD, CRNA, FADLN, FAANA, FAAN @drlenag.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

and finally universities across the country since 2003. I believe Pauline accompanied me to as many as 40 Diversity CRNA Workshops starting when she was just 8 years old. My heart is full… ❤️💫❤️💫💫

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Dr. Lena Gould, EdD, CRNA, FADLN, FAANA, FAAN @drlenag.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

And, just like that, my daughter, Pauline Gould, BSN, RN, CCRN was accepted into the University of Maryland Nurse Anesthesia Program! As her mother and founder of the Diversity in Nurse Anesthesia Program, I hosted 75 Diversity CRNA Workshops from my home, church recreation center, hotels and…

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Dr. Lena Gould, EdD, CRNA, FADLN, FAANA, FAAN @drlenag.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Early Friday evening... The view before finishing my manuscript

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Dr. Lena Gould, EdD, CRNA, FADLN, FAANA, FAAN @drlenag.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Living life from a mother and daughter at the tender age of 17 in Orange and East Orange, NJ, respectively My mother (on the left) Me (on the right)

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Dr. Lena Gould, EdD, CRNA, FADLN, FAANA, FAAN @drlenag.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

And, your mental health… Smaller circles protects your peace. I know this to be true 🤚🏽

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Dr. Lena Gould, EdD, CRNA, FADLN, FAANA, FAAN @drlenag.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Cause they're the ones who's coming up and the world is in their hands 🎼 When you teach the children teach em the very best you can. 🎼 As per this young King: “I love the intubation & anesthesia machine. Maybe I will an engineer from MIT and build new anesthesia equipment that is better”. Wow.

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Dr. Lena Gould, EdD, CRNA, FADLN, FAANA, FAAN @drlenag.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

A critical care nurse brought her 12 year old with her at the Diversity CRNA 2026 Info & Airway Sim Lab at RFU Chicago. Surrounded by Black Men CRNAs across the country as mentors. Wake up all the teachers time to teach a new way 🎼 Maybe then they'll listen to whatcha have to say 🎼

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Dr. Lena Gould, EdD, CRNA, FADLN, FAANA, FAAN @drlenag.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Nolan Wells 🕊️ No one will be charged in the unusual death of 18 year old Nolan Wells from Mississippi who vanished and found dead during a large Fourth of July party. My God. This is utterly disgusting. I pray for the Wells family at this time.

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Dr. Lena Gould, EdD, CRNA, FADLN, FAANA, FAAN @drlenag.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

"You have to write. Don’t worry about publishability, reputation, or money... You’re doing it because you *have* to do it." - James Baldwin

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Dr. Lena Gould, EdD, CRNA, FADLN, FAANA, FAAN @drlenag.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Sunday, Day 3… Marginalized critical care nurses before applying to Nurse Anesthesia Programs attending the Diversity CRNA 2026 Information Session & Airway Sim Lab at Rosalind Franklin University. Planting seeds of the CRNA workforce pipeline since 2003! Our 75th exemplar model event!

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Dr. Lena Gould, EdD, CRNA, FADLN, FAANA, FAAN @drlenag.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

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Dr. Lena Gould, EdD, CRNA, FADLN, FAANA, FAAN @drlenag.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Saturday, Day 2… Marginalized critical care nurses before applying to Nurse Anesthesia Programs attending the Diversity CRNA 2026 Information Session & Airway Sim Lab at Rosalind Franklin University. Planting seeds of the CRNA workforce pipeline since 2003!, our 75th exemplar model event!

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Dr. Lena Gould, EdD, CRNA, FADLN, FAANA, FAAN @drlenag.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Hold on… What is going on with Converse owned by the Nike global corporation? In 2026, there are actual lynchings of Black people in the Deep South and a historical brutality of lynching of Black people in the United States. Racism and racist leadership roles approved this national ad campaign.

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Dr. Lena Gould, EdD, CRNA, FADLN, FAANA, FAAN @drlenag.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

First, things, first… Just hanging out with CRNAs for the day at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, priceless. More of us inside walking around this beautiful landmark historic building, library and museum. #ObamaCenter

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Dr. Lena Gould, EdD, CRNA, FADLN, FAANA, FAAN @drlenag.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

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Dr. Lena Gould, EdD, CRNA, FADLN, FAANA, FAAN @drlenag.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

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Dr. Lena Gould, EdD, CRNA, FADLN, FAANA, FAAN @drlenag.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

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Dr. Lena Gould, EdD, CRNA, FADLN, FAANA, FAAN @drlenag.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

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Dr. Lena Gould, EdD, CRNA, FADLN, FAANA, FAAN @drlenag.bsky.social · 16/09/2026