Postpartum State of Mind: What most people don’t talk about

Kelsey Bates, ARNP Welcoming a new baby into the world is one of the most remarkable life happenings that occurs. Each pregnancy and delivery has its own unique story. Many parents, especially first-time parents, have many different emotions about the arrival of their new tiny human and it can be extremely overwhelming. When expecting a … Read more

When a Pandemic Becomes Endemic

Bunnany Pekar, PhD, ARNP, CRNA On January 30th, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak of SARS-COV2, the virus that cause Covid-19 (CV-19) a public health emergency of concern.  The current global pandemic started on March 11th, 2020. Since then many lives have been lost. Millions of people still suffer from morbidities associated … Read more

How to Perform a Thorough Ear Exam

Marsena Collins, ARNP, ENP Knowing how to perform a thorough ear examination is a vital skill for Advanced Practice Providers (APP). Pathology seen in an ear examination can range from benign (cerumen impactions, otitis media), to rare and potentially life-threatening. These findings can include acute bacterial mastoiditis, Ramsey-Hunt syndrome, and others. Therefore, a thorough ear … Read more

Pulmonary Disease Findings

Pulmonary disease findings

Bunnany Chhun Pekar, PhD, CRNA, AGACNP The purpose of this blog is to discuss some of the more common pulmonary disease findings.  Please refer to my previous blog for a discussion on how to perform a complete pulmonary physical examination.  Before we begin, what does the term “clinical findings” mean? Let us start with differentiating … Read more

Life as a Certified Emergency Physician Assistant

Payal Shah, PA-C, EMPA Choosing A Specialty Life as a certified emergency physician assistant takes dedication to our specialty, time to prepare for, and an exam to become certified. It was the best decision of my career. I knew after my emergency rotation that I wanted to practice emergency medicine. After I graduated I moved … Read more

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* EKG Interpretation * Suture workshop * Hands-on procedures * and MORE! *

23 Category I CME credits with additional credits for Emergency Procedures and Pharmacology

Program also includes a tote bag, full sized textbook with reference normal images and room for notes.

Suture training board, instruments, and all supplies are mailed to you directly.

This is a must-take program for anyone in clinical practice!

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* Designed for All Skill Levels * Basic and Advanced Suture techniques * Wound and Laceration Management * Complex laceration repair and special body parts * Other Skin Procedures

12 Category I CME Credits with additional credits for Emergency Procedures and Pharmacology

Includes our special INTERACTIVE advanced suturing trainer with specialized body parts and other procedures!

Includes ear, eyelid, finger, mouth, philtrum, lip, tongue, and nose repair.

Also includes cyst removal, abscess drainage, subungual hematoma removal, nail removal, running subcuticular, irregular (v, y, and x) lacerations, dog ear lacerations, and more.

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* Designed for All Skill Levels * Basic and Advanced Suture techniques * Wound and Laceration Management * Complex laceration repair and special body parts * Other Skin Procedures

12 Category I CME Credits with additional credits for Emergency Procedures and Pharmacology

Includes our special advanced suturing trainer with specialized body parts and other procedures!

Program also includes coffee and beverage service throughout the day, and lunch.

Discounted hotel rooms are available at checkout for a limited time.

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