We all learned how to write notes in school. For many of us, school just covered the general contents of a chart such as the difference between subjective and objective, what is an HPI, and the difference between an ROS and physical exam. I used to work for a large scribing company and after years…
So you’re about to graduate from Nursing School as a Nurse Practitioner. Now what? Get excited- it’s time for more studying and planning to sit for your national certification test! Wohoo, I know you’re just thrilled about that, and I’m here to give you some tips before you take your test! A little context for…
I recently treated a patient who reminded me that even well-intentioned providers can cause harm, and of the importance of working through a differential diagnosis. This is particularly vital in the field of psychiatry, where each body system, as well as the environment, can interact to cause severe and life threatening symptoms. Psychosis is a…
An interview conducted by Ayesha Ghaffar and her ED Attending in regards to the Emergency Department and the roles of a PA within that department; PA: Hi doctor. Thank you so much for taking time out of your day to meet me for an interview. Can you please tell us a little about yourself.…
Telemedicine is now an integral part of our health care system. While the widespread use of telemedicine came about due to the spreading of the novel coronavirus, telemedicine’s new role will remain even after the presumed eventual resolution of COVID-19. This is because we had numerous reasons to use telehealth on a widespread basis before…
We live in a culture fascinated by the newest and greatest inventions, trends, and hot takes. Yet many of these trends we find on influencing platforms are only temporary and soon fade out of existence. We’ve seen the Whole30, Keto, and Paleo fads in the food realm. We’ve seen the “wash your face” and “eat…
Now that you have finally decided that the physician assistant (PA) profession is for you, we will go over the next steps that you have to take. The PA profession has been getting increasingly competitive with time, with an average of a 30% acceptance rate. When screening applicants, the admission committee looks for some…
Sometime around March or April 2020, I was so intrigued about this show called, “Tiger King”. I like animals but I never thought that I would binge-watch it the way that I did. Yes, judge me all you want but I finished all the episodes in one day. I could have finished my NP CME…
If you’re reading this, you might be considering becoming a nurse practitioner. Congrats! That’s an exciting first step. Although it may seem daunting, I’m here to help simplify the road to NP for you. As a recent NP graduate, I feel qualified to walk you through the steps to get there. Step 1: The first…
Anyone around my age, or perhaps anybody even younger than me would know who Jason Momoa is. Yes! He is this Hollywood star who portrayed the handsome, muscular, strong, and virile character of Aquaman. The blue eyed, bearded, blonde, long- and wavy-haired man with a deep voice whose superpower help defend the world. He is…