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…

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 shap…

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 o…

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 t…

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 health…

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 medicin…

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…

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 Guests Carly…

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 M…

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.By Omar Nava

Philip Hehn, PA-C, joins us to share his journey to becoming an Emergency Medicine leader, what leadership training entails, why it's not for everybody, and the mismatch of APP capability and ED need. Emergency Medicine NP & PA Workforce is hosted by Omar Nava, presented by Ivy Clinicians, and produced by Earfluence.…

As Emergency Medicine NPs and PAs, there are so many issues right now that are affecting us - the way we work with our patients, the way we gel with our colleagues, workplace happiness, and so many more. Today we're focused on a couple major ones: How we develop emergency medicine knowledge and skills for PAs and NPs How should NPs and PAs be used …

Here we navigate the EM labor market, the role of the EM NP PA, the relationship between clinicians and facilities, and all the financial issues that come with it. Emergency Medicine NP & PA Workforce is hosted by Omar Nava, presented by Ivy Clinicians, and produced by Earfluence.By Omar Nava

We discuss the 150th Open and the historic Sunday at the home of golf, St. Andrews. We also discuss the way Greg Norman and LIV golf may be turning the golf industry upside down. Is the industry a bunch of whiny elites, or is LIV a flash in the pan that will flame out before becoming relevant.By Robert Nava

A new method for a New Year. We are constantly learning and growing, and I'm no different. Learning from past mistakes, and changing course to make sure those mistakes aren't repeated.By Robert Nava

We are a bunch of golf nerds talking about golf new, equipment and possibly even skills and drills to make the game just that much easier. A diverse group of golf industry, golf professional, and golf instructors sitting around whatever table we can find, and talking about anything we can think of related to golf.…

With things getting more hectic, and mental health becoming a much more common topic for discussion, we all owe it to ourselves to have a mental workout regimen as much as a physical improvement plan. Reading is a lost art, and there are some great lessons to be learned in the centuries of literature at our finger tips. Adding new skills like langu…

Weighing in at 250 lbs isn't exactly where we wanted to be at the end of 2021. We know what mistakes I made to be here, and now we will talk about the exact steps needed to fix this. Life can be crazy, but there is no reason to run from struggle. Let's work on making ourselves the best possible version of ourselves that we can. Quest for your best …

Hopefully 2022 is going to be the point where I hit my stride. Enrolled in online courses, going to lose that weight, and trying to find out who I am now that I am an empty nester. It all starts with the first steps.By Robert Nava

As a man of Mexican heritage, can I be considered fully Mexican if I don't speak the language. For some this is an absurd notion, and for others, it's all or nothing. I discuss how this unrealized separation from my internal identity and my lived identity has caused stress or negativity in my life. I also express methods and tools on identifying th…

I will bring my weight under control, and have a very specific goal in mind. It has been over 20 years since I weighed below 200 lbs, and I am currently 238, together we will journey to getting my weight to the target of sub-200. I want to do this for my health, for improved fitness, and of course aesthetics. I outline my goals and the methods I wi…

In the beginning we need to define what this Podcast is going to be. I outline the roadmap to where I think this will go, and how I hope to get there. I outline what a Quest is, as defined within this podcast, and who should want to start a Quest. If the Quest goes as planned I will have the resources to completely reprogram my life, and provide yo…