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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 and breaks down what this unique area of practice actually looks like, from patient assessment and medication management to interventional procedures and…
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 down why epidural placement can be so challenging, the potential short- and long-term effects of a dural puncture, and how new technology may help make the…
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 listening, better organization, and more, all designed to make learning anesthesia easier wherever you are. The new platform launches during AANA Annual…
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 financial freedom, create new opportunities, and design a life centered around what matters most. They share practical advice on avoiding lifestyle inflation,…
In this episode we welcome LocumTenens.com to give us a current market update. Support the show To access all of our content, download the CORE Anesthesia App available here on the App Store and here on Google Play. Want to connect? Check out our instagram or email us at info@coreanesthesia.com
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 challenges of providing anesthesia in a resource-limited setting. The conversation explores the importance of partnering with local communities, adapting to…
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 emergence techniques, and break down how pain control, extubation timing, and airway management all come together in those final moments of a case. The conversation stays…
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 from when to reverse paralytics to how to wean off the gas. The big takeaway? There's no single right way to do this, which is exactly why it takes years to…
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 find the right advisors for your team. Vinny, Cole, and Tanner share their personal journeys — including what they'd do differently in hindsight — and…
E176: Q1 Anesthesia Market Update with LocumTenens.com
In this episode we welcome LocumTenems.com to give us a current market update. Support the show To access all of our content, download the CORE Anesthesia App available here on the App Store and here on Google Play. Want to connect? Check out our instagram or email us at info@coreanesthesia.com
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 each other, overlapping in school, managing stress, finances, and the day-to-day reality of building a future together in anesthesia, they share what this…
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. They share how a low-budget podcast (cheap mics, DIY editing, and a $5 logo) evolved into a paid subscription model, then into a full-featured app built to…