Emergency NP & PA Workforce

From the early years of forging a path in emergency medicine as a new grad to the complexities of compensation models and the enigmatic world of RVUs, Jenn Mayers shares the realities of working alongside stressed supervising physicians, managing soaring patient volumes, and tackling the burnout epidemic.We discuss:Jenn's Early Years in Emergency Medicine, exploring the challenges

How can PAs excel in rural critical access hospital emergency departments? Our guest, Dr. Eric Holden, a seasoned Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant, will unveil a solution that combines his extensive experience and expertise. We discuss:Dr. Holden's Unique Journey, from EMT training to a Doctorate in Health Sciences, and learn how it has shaped his expertise in emergency medic

Today host Omar Nava sits down with John Canion, an Emergency Medicine NP, to explore the multifaceted world of NP and PA training in the context of emergency medicine. John shares his inspiring journey to becoming an emergency medicine NP, having worked in various areas of nursing before finding his passion in the ER. He discusses the challenges of transitioning to the NP role and

Today we are joined by Amanda Gallagher, an Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant with a unique perspective on the field. Amanda, who serves as the Postgraduate Training Director for an EMPA program at the University of New Mexico, shares her inspiring journey to becoming an EM leader and highlights the challenges and blessings encountered along the way. We also explore the histor

Today we welcome Physician Associate Robert Blumm to discuss the importance of personal liability insurance in emergency medicine. Robert shares his journey, which includes experiences as a combat medic and a surgical PA, highlighting the need for decisive action in emergency situations. The conversation delves into the changing landscape of healthcare, including nursing and physic

When Gabe Westheimer first began as an emergency Nurse Practitioner 10 years ago, his role was quite a bit different. Back then one or two NPs plus a physician would take care of about 18 beds. Now, he's looking after double or triple the number of patients, plus managing patients in the waiting room. It's a different world now in emergency medicine, but what can we as NPs and PAs

Christian Hommes has enjoyed working as a Physician Assistant, but at times he has felt frustrated with a stagnant career trajectory. Many of you have felt that as well, but what can you do about it? And what exactly is a fair compensation model for PAs and NPs when you consider factors like experience, competence, and number of patients seen? It's a complicated question, and one t

When students are applying to PA school, we're praying to get in. When we get in, we can't wait to get out. And when we're out, we're wondering why in the world they let us do this!Today we're talking about that feeling of being unprepared coming out of school, and what PAs can do about it to be ready for the Emergency Room.About Our GuestsCarly Owens and Caroline Chadwell are Emer

In many emergency rooms, nurse practitioners and physician assistants feel expendable for a variety of reasons - lack of pay increase, poor benefits, or even poor work environment. So what can emergency medicine PA and NP leaders do to retain talent?Hilary Hommes is the lead emergency medicine PA at Envision Healthcare in Nashville TN.Emergency Medicine NP & PA Workforce is hos

Emergency Medicine PA Joel Ruetz joins us to discuss PA education and training, if it makes sense for PAs to jump from school to the ER, and the PA push for independent practice.Emergency Medicine NP & PA Workforce is hosted by Omar Nava, presented by Ivy Clinicians, and produced by Earfluence.