On those long clinical drives, I try to be productive with my time. I do this by listening to podcasts. Check out some my favorite podcasts for us Nurse Anesthesia students!

• Apex Live Anesthesia Podcast

  • This is a newer podcast, but Apex has been out for quite a while. I enjoy Apex because it focuses on CRNAs in particular. It is also produced by Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, which is also a bonus! Each episode that they have put out there is high-quality material to assist you with studying for boards and core classes. I look forward to hearing more from them.

• ACCRAC: Anesthesia and Critical Care by Jed Wolpaw

  • I listen to this podcast the most. It often aligns with the material I am learning in nurse anesthesia school, and it was quite interesting. The host is very personal and relatable, and it doesn’t feel too commercial. There are a ton of available episodes, so I’m sure you’ll be able to find something that speaks to you. If you haven’t started anesthesia school and are still in the ICU, there are quite a few episodes that you can learn something from.

• Anesthesia Wise Guys

  • Anesthesia Wise Guys is another nurse anesthesia produced podcast that is packed with information. They have been around for quite a while, and they resemble a table talk style of teaching. Check them out!

• Depth of Anesthesia

  • This podcast is unusual in that it shares various case studies related to anesthesia. It touches on a variety of situations that we often encounter in the OR. This podcast is produced by an anesthesia resident, and he does a beautiful job of explaining what the actual data resembles.

• From the Head of the Bed

• Open Anesthesia

  • I enjoyed the keyword sessions found in this podcast. The keywords presented are usually a variety of medications we give in the OR, different disease processes, etc. They share a ton of information in about five to eight minutes, which is incredible!

• The Medical Mnemonist Podcast

  • If you are looking for some study tips or just wanna learn how to memorize things in general, this is a great podcast to teach you. They inform you how to use “memory palaces” and other memorization techniques, which really helped me with my study strategies. Even if you are not in school, the methods they share will help you in some pleasant way!

• Physiology by Physeo

• The Passion Podcast

  • Pastor Louie Giglio is such a great pastor and speaker. Often times, you need the word to keep you going! Each time I play one of these sermons, I feel inspired and uplifted!

• The Dave Ramsey Show

  • The father of finances! I have a handful of notes from Uncle Dave because one, these student loans… I don’t even wanna think about it. But yes, he will get you and your finances together!

• Jesus & Jollof

• Khan Academy

  • I love Khan Academy! They explain things in a way that will help you make sense of the anesthesia textbook material. This podcast has saved me on a few exams! They even have some great videos to help you ace the GRE!

• Serial: This American life

  • If you are into drama and mysteries, then this is a great listen! Especially when you want to listen to something other than anesthesia or school-related material.