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Core Anesthesia
Anesthesia education that fits into your busy schedule. Created to help CRNAs earn CEUs and SRNAs prepare for tests and boards.
Download the Core Anesthesia app to access all our episodes, videos, notes, quizzes, and more CRNA resources in one place - and start earning convenient AANA-approved Class A credits! Learn more at https://coreanesthesia.com.
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Episodes
187 episodes
E185: Q3 2026 Market Update with LocumTenens.com
In this episode we welcome LocumTenens.com to give us a current market update.
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E184: Pain Management Practice
In this episode of Core Anesthesia, Cole and Tanner sit down with CRNA Jennifer Clevenger to explore a side of anesthesia many providers may not know much about: chronic pain management. Jennifer shares her path from the OR into pain management...
E183: Reducing Dural Puncture During Epidural Placement
In this episode, Cole and Tanner sit down with Mike Dolphin, founder and CEO of GuideStar, to talk all things epidurals—specifically the risk of accidental dural puncture and why preventing it matters for both providers and patients. They break...
Sneak Peek: NEW Platform Launch!
We’ve been working on this for over a year, and we can finally share it with you! In this quick episode, we’re giving you a sneak peek at the brand-new Core Anesthesia platform, including customizable quizzes, smarter progress tracking, offline...
E182: Anesthesia as a Launchpad: Beyond the OR
This week, we're talking about how becoming a CRNA doesn't have to be the finish line—it can be the beginning of so much more. Cole and Tanner sit down with Jon and Rhianna Schoeller to chat about using anesthesia as a launchpad to build financ...
E181: Q2 2026 Market Update with LocumTenens.com
In this episode we welcome LocumTenens.com to give us a current market update.
E180: Anesthesia Mission Trips
In this episode of Core Anesthesia, Tanner and Cole sit down with CRNA Anthony to talk about his recent anesthesia mission trip to the Philippines. Anthony shares how he got involved, what it took to plan and organize the trip, and the challeng...
E179: Emergence Part 2
In this episode of Core Anesthesia, Cole and Tanner continue their deep dive into one of the trickiest parts of anesthesia practice: waking patients up safely and smoothly. They swap stories from the OR, compare wildly different emerge...
E178: Emergence Part 1
In this episode of Core Anesthesia, Cole and Tanner tackle emergence — basically, the art of waking a patient up from anesthesia and getting them safely to recovery. They swap stories, compare techniques, and pretty much disagree on everything ...
E177: Financial Talk with Vinny Cagungun (Part TWO)
In Part Two of our financial deep dive with Vinny Cagungun, we tackle four of the most-requested topics from our listeners: debt payoff strategy, the real financial differences between W2 and 1099, tax planning for high-income CRNAs, and how to...
E176: Q1 Anesthesia Market Update with LocumTenens.com
In this episode we welcome LocumTenems.com to give us a current market update.
E175: CRNA School and Practice with Connor & Shayla
What happens when both you and your significant other are on the CRNA journey? In this episode, Cole and Tanner sit down with Connor and Shayla to talk about what it’s really like navigating anesthesia school as a couple.From supporting ...
E174: How Did We Get Here?
Cole and Tanner walk through the origin story and growth of their platform—from two anesthesia students recording study conversations during commutes to help themselves retain material, to realizing listeners nationwide were benefiting too. The...
E173: Beyond the Head of the Bed with Randy Moore
Most anesthesia providers spend years building a highly specialized skill set, then assume the only path forward is “more OR.” But what if your CRNA degree could open doors beyond the head of the bed?In this episode, Cole and Tanner sit...
E172: Considering Locums with Krewe Anesthesia
Thinking about locums but unsure where to start? Tanner sits down with Gavin and Chase, CRNAs and co-founders of Krewe Anesthesia, to break down what locums really looks like—myths, red flags, lifestyle flexibility, credentialing, and how to fi...
E171: Antibiotics (Premium)
Perioperative antibiotics are part of nearly every anesthetic — but how often do we stop to ask why a specific antibiotic was chosen? In this episode, Cole and Tanner break down perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis from an anesthesia p...
E170: You've Been Earning CEU's and Studying Wrong
You’ve probably been earning CEUs and studying way harder than you need to. In this episode, we walk through the Core Anesthesia app and show you how to turn your commute, dog walks, and dishwashing sessions into Class A credits, smarter studyi...
E169: Competition in CRNA School
In this episode, we talk about how the competitive mindset that gets us into CRNA school can actually work against us once we’re there. We share honest experiences with comparison, insecurity, and trying to look like we have it all together. We...
E168: Rotational Survival Guide with Ray Ramos
In this episode we welcome Ray Ramos, USAP CRNA to discuss how to navigate through clinical sites with various preceptors. This is often what people say is the hardest part of anesthesia school- how to deal with various personalities and precep...
E167: Emotional Intelligence with Bree Brown
In this episode, we welcome Bree Brown, USAP CRNA to discuss emotional intelligence in the operating room. While we often think that a good anesthetist is one who understands the science behind anesthesia, it's the ability to "read a room" and ...
Q3 Anesthesia Market Update with LocumTenens.com
In this episode we welcome LocumTenems.com to give us a current market update.
E165: Methadone with Richard Wilson
In this episode, we welcome Richard Wilson, CRNA to discuss Methadone use in anesthesia. Methadone, when used appropriately, can provide a smooth anesthetic and increase comfort levels in the hours after waking up from surgery. Richard discusse...
E164: Mastering the CCRN with Rebecca Coulter
In this episode, we sit down with ICU nurse and CCRN educator Rebecca Coulter to demystify the CCRN—why it matters, how to prep, and how it makes you a sharper clinician today and a stronger CRNA candidate tomorrow. We dig into moving beyond “i...
E163: Demystifying NCE and SEE Exams with Dr. Josh Olson
In this episode, we kick off the morning with our good friend Dr. Josh Olson—soon-to-be program director at Detroit Mercy and founder of Ollivate, the “Duolingo” of anesthesia education. We dive into breaking down the NCE and SEEs, pulling back...