The Question We Skip Right Before It Matters Most
A Visit Is Only One Data Point I split my week across infectious disease, chronic pain management, addiction treatment, and wound care. Four different reasons for a patient to sit across from me, and one thing they all have in common: I see that patient for maybe twenty minutes, then they go home for two […]
What I Got Wrong Early on, and What I Do Differently Now
The Habit I Had to Unlearn When I first moved from the burn unit into advanced practice, I treated every patient one problem at a time. Someone had a wound, so I focused on the wound. Someone had pain, so I focused on the pain. It felt organized. It felt like good medicine. It was […]
A Tool, Habit, or Routine That Earns Its Place, and Why
The habit I almost skipped Early in my career, I used to think checklists and routines were for people who couldn’t keep things straight in their heads. I was wrong. The busier my days got, moving between hospitalist rounds, infectious disease consults, and pain management visits, the more I leaned on a few habits that […]
The Importance of Early Intervention in Preventing Chronic Wound Complications
Throughout my nursing career, I have developed a deep appreciation for wound care. My early experience as a burn nurse showed me just how complex the healing process can be. A wound may appear to be a straightforward injury, but there can be much more happening beneath the surface. Healing depends on many factors, including […]
Understanding Infectious Diseases: How Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment Continue to Evolve
Throughout my career in healthcare, I have learned that medicine is constantly changing. New discoveries, emerging technologies, and a deeper understanding of disease processes continue to shape how we approach patient care. Few areas demonstrate this evolution more clearly than infectious disease. Infectious diseases have always been a major challenge for healthcare professionals. From common […]
The Growing Role of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses in Modern Healthcare
Healthcare has changed significantly over the past several decades. As patient needs have become more complex and medical systems continue to evolve, the demand for skilled healthcare professionals who can provide advanced care has never been greater. One group that has become increasingly important in meeting these challenges is the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN). […]