About

“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” — Walt Disney

Meet Karen Hines

A passionate CRNA, Army Reserve LTC, and the heart behind Southern Anesthesia Seminars!

While deployed in Kuwait during the unexpected challenges of COVID, Karen saw an opportunity to blend her love for anesthesia with her commitment to helping fellow CRNAs. Frustrated with lackluster online CEU courses, she set out to create engaging, digestible education that her colleagues truly deserve.

But Karen dreamed bigger. She envisioned conferences where busy CRNAs could earn their required CEUs without sacrificing precious family time. And what better place to make that dream come true than at Disney? Combining professional growth with magical family vacations, Karen has crafted events that offer both top-notch learning and unforgettable moments with loved ones.

Join Karen on this exciting journey for expert tips, course updates, and details on upcoming events that promise a perfect mix of career advancement and quality family fun. Follow along and get ready to experience education with a touch of Disney magic!

A woman with glasses smiling, wearing a dark scrubs against a blue background with white handwritten-style text and doodles. The text introduces her as Karen, founder of southern anesthesia seminars, a mom of three, an army veteran and CRNA, who has been to Disney over 50 times and whose favorite princess is Tiana.


”There’s nothing like learning in a place that inspires and energizes you!”

— Karen, Founder of Southern Anesthesia Seminars

A woman using a medical ultrasound device on another woman in a conference room. The woman is standing while the other woman is seated. There is a laptop and medical equipment on the table.

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