Essential Anesthesia Management

04/22/2026

It’s , and statistics show that the anesthesia profession is uniquely vulnerable to substance use disorders.

At Essential Anesthesia, being a provider-first organization means more than just flexible scheduling—it means we prioritize your mental health and overall well-being.

If you or one of your colleagues is struggling, learn how to get help here ➡️ https://www.essentialamg.com/post/navigating-substance-use-in-anesthesiology-how-to-get-help

04/20/2026

At Essential, we don't just manage anesthesia—we live it. Founded and operated by anesthesiologists and CRNAs, we know firsthand the importance of flexible scheduling and having a leadership team that actually listens.

Check out our open roles ↖️

04/16/2026

You've done the work, logged the hours, and passed the boards. We're breaking down the common pitfalls new CRNAs might encounter...and how to avoid them.

Read our latest blog here ➡️ https://www.essentialamg.com/post/preparing-for-your-crna-career-common-srna-pitfalls-and-how-to-avoid-them

04/14/2026

Join us tonight ⬇️

We’re breaking down the transition points that matter most—from training into practice, ACT to independent and what comes next beyond the OR.

Tracy Young is hosting our next Beyond the Books webinar with David Gaskin, Stephanie Williams and Jason Whiteley. They'll share how they’ve navigated major career transitions and what you should think through before you make your next move.

Whether you’re an SRNA, a new graduate or a seasoned CRNA—this conversation is for you.

🗓️ Tuesday, April 14 | 5PM CT
💻 Register here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/8617695325447/WN_HCb8PvGATM2Sw57BGBxzJA

Can’t make it live? Register and we’ll send a 🔗 to the recording.

04/14/2026

"Will I dream?" It’s a question our team hears often before surgery. For years, the medical community viewed 'anesthetic dreaming' as a sign of light anesthesia. But new research is flipping the script 🔁

Check out the latest research in Medscape ➡️ https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/dreaming-under-anesthesia-possible-and-even-beneficial-2026a10005vz?form=fpf

04/11/2026

Come hang out with us this weekend at the Oklahoma Association of Nurse Anesthetists 2026 Spring Conference 🏝️🍹⛱️🌞 🌊

Stop by our booth and connect with Echo Jones, Recruiter, and Adam Blackmon, Chief CRNA at SSM Health St. Anthony’s Midwest City.

Learn more about our open opportunities and what a career is like with Essential Anesthesia.

OANA / Oklahoma Association of Nurse Anesthetists

04/10/2026

See you today, Little Rock 📍

Come stop by our booth at the Arkansas Association of Nurse Anesthetists 2026 Spring Conference.

We’re a proud drink ticket sponsor and look forward to connecting with fellow anesthesia professionals.

Connect with our team 💬

Echo Jones, Recruiter
Colby LaFleur, CRNA, President, East Region
Ashley Moore, Chief CRNA, Bentonville Medical Center
Al Blount, Chief CRNA, CHI St. Vincent
David James, Chief CRNA, Springdale Medical Center

Arkansas Association of Nurse Anesthetists

04/09/2026

We’re breaking down the transition points that matter most—from training into practice, ACT to independent and what comes next beyond the OR.

Tracy Young is hosting our next Beyond the Books webinar with David Gaskin, Stephanie Williams and Jason Whiteley. They'll share how they’ve navigated major career transitions and what you should think through before you make your next move.

Whether you’re an SRNA, a new graduate or a seasoned CRNA—this conversation is for you.

🗓️ Tuesday, April 14 | 5PM CT
💻 Register here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/8617695325447/WN_HCb8PvGATM2Sw57BGBxzJA

Can’t make it live? Register and we’ll send a 🔗 to the recording.

04/07/2026

World Health Day is a reminder that everyone deserves access to quality healthcare without geographic barriers.

Our mission at Essential is to bridge that gap by partnering with local facilities to bring top-tier anesthesia management to every corner of the communities we serve.

04/03/2026

SRNAs from TCU – Texas Christian University and Texas Wesleyan University—as you start thinking about the transition from SRNA to CRNA, this is a chance to connect outside of clinical rotations and coursework.

We’re hosting a happy hour in Fort Worth to meet practicing anesthesia professionals, talk through what that first year actually looks like, and connect with others who are in the same stage.

📍 Little Tavern • Fort Worth, TX
🗓 April 16 | 4–6 PM

RSVP here ➡️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1986076452132?aff=oddtdtcreator

04/02/2026

TCU, we’re headed your way 👋

If you’re an SRNA getting ready to graduate, now’s the time to start thinking about what comes next—not just where you’ll work, but how you want to work.

Stop by and meet the Essential Anesthesia Management team. We’ll talk through open roles, scheduling flexibility, case mix and what it actually looks like day-to-day.

📍 TCU – Texas Christian University | Dee J. Kelly Alumni & Visitor Center
🗓 Thursday, April 16th
⏰ 12–1:30 PM

03/30/2026

Happy to all of our anesthesiologists and all of the physicians out there. Today, we celebrate all the ways you show up for your patients, your teammates, one another and the communities you serve 👏