My Journey To Being an NP

jason thornton nurse practitioner

When I introduce myself to the people who take our courses, I say “My name is Jason, and I am the oddball of the bunch”. I thought I’d share the story of my journey to becoming a nurse practitioner. When I was in high school, I thought I wanted to be a lawyer. I am … Read more

Suturing 101: A Stitch In Time…

Time to Suture Great! You’ve attended our course and got your first taste of suturing. You went home and practiced your suturing techniques and are feeling pretty good about your newly developed skills. Now, you’ve arrived back at the office and as you begin your shift the attending says, “Glad to see you! We are … Read more

Antibiotics for Abscesses

TMP-SMX vs Placebo for Uncomplicated Skin Abscess Talan DA et al.. “Trimethoprim–Sulfamethoxazole versus Placebo for Uncomplicated Skin Abscess”. NEJM. 2016. 374(9):823-832. PubMed Full text PDF Clinical Question In settings with MRSA, does Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole treatment after Incision and drainage of an abscess result in a greater cure rate? Conclusion Trimethoprim–sulfamethoxazole treatment resulted in a higher cure rate among patients with a drained cutaneous abscess than placebo for abscess that … Read more

Toolkit Agreement

REGISTER FOR THE ONLINE SKILLS AND PROCEDURE WORKSHOP

* EKG Interpretation * Suture workshop * Hands-on procedures * and MORE! *

23 Category I CME credits with additional credits for Emergency Procedures and Pharmacology

Program also includes a tote bag, full sized textbook with reference normal images and room for notes.

Suture training board, instruments, and all supplies are mailed to you directly.

This is a must-take program for anyone in clinical practice!

REGISTER FOR THE ONLINE ADVANCED SUTURING WORKSHOP

* Designed for All Skill Levels * Basic and Advanced Suture techniques * Wound and Laceration Management * Complex laceration repair and special body parts * Other Skin Procedures

12 Category I CME Credits with additional credits for Emergency Procedures and Pharmacology

Includes our special INTERACTIVE advanced suturing trainer with specialized body parts and other procedures!

Includes ear, eyelid, finger, mouth, philtrum, lip, tongue, and nose repair.

Also includes cyst removal, abscess drainage, subungual hematoma removal, nail removal, running subcuticular, irregular (v, y, and x) lacerations, dog ear lacerations, and more.

REGISTER FOR THE 1-DAY ADVANCED SUTURING WORKSHOP

* Designed for All Skill Levels * Basic and Advanced Suture techniques * Wound and Laceration Management * Complex laceration repair and special body parts * Other Skin Procedures

12 Category I CME Credits with additional credits for Emergency Procedures and Pharmacology

Includes our special advanced suturing trainer with specialized body parts and other procedures!

Program also includes coffee and beverage service throughout the day, and lunch.

Discounted hotel rooms are available at checkout for a limited time.

To enter the toolkit you must be a current subscriber!