519 Get inside the mind of a nurse attorney – Joe Flores

By Patricia Iyer MSN RN LNCC | November 7, 2022

Joe Flores’ podcasts are among the most popular on this show. He brings to the conversation his experiences as a nurse, nurse practitioner, legal nurse consultant, and attorney. Through this multi-faceted lens, he makes connections that others can’t. Joe provides some very specific guidance to nurse practitioners, recommending that they carry occurrence-based insurance. He also…

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517 Hidden Dangers of the EMS System – Nancy Stuck

By Patricia Iyer MSN RN LNCC | October 17, 2022

We’ve all seen ambulances racing down the road with sirens screaming and lights flashing. Some of us have been emergency patients inside them. Most of us, though, don’t know what goes on inside these vehicles. For the LNC working on an EMS-related case, this knowledge is a necessity. Here to give us a detailed look…

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515 Cardiac care – when seconds count – Lailen Baua

By Patricia Iyer MSN RN LNCC | October 3, 2022

Cardiovascular events make up some of the most dangerous and time-sensitive conditions that get treated in the emergency room and hospital at large. For this reason, they make up a significant proportion of malpractice suits concerning cardiac care An LNC needs to be deeply familiar with all aspects of cardiovascular and treatment. She or he…

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514 The Risky Emergency Department – Allison Dickson

By Patricia Iyer MSN RN LNCC | September 26, 2022

No one wants to go to the emergency room, and ER nurses must rapidly diagnose and treat patients whose condition may quickly deteriorate in high-pressure circumstances. The practice called “throughpush” creates an additional pressure to get patients out of the ER. Add to this shortage of personnel and patients languishing in hallways for days, and…

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