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October 2, 2023 44 mins

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 Medicine, exploring the challenges faced by new grad nurse practitioners transitioning into emergency medicine
  • Challenges of Direct Entry into Emergency Departments, and the feasibility and challenges of new graduates directly entering emergency medicine roles, especially in the context of varying backgrounds and skill sets.
  • Compensation Models and RVUs: The intricacies of compensation models, specifically focusing on RVUs (Relative Value Units), and the complexities of accurately reflecting a practitioner's work, along with the need for transparency and clarity in these systems.
  • Contributors to Burnout: The factors contributing to burnout, such as heavy patient volumes, insufficient staffing, and the lack of primary care support, highlighting the emotional toll and the need for self-care strategies among emergency NP and PA practitioners.
  • Navigating Supervision Challenges: The dynamics between emergency NP/PA practitioners and supervising physicians, addressing stressors faced by physicians and the importance of fostering supportive and collaborative working relationships.


Jennifer Mayers is a Senior Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner.


Emergency Medicine NP & PA Workforce is hosted by Omar Nava, presented by Ivy Clinicians, and produced by Earfluence.

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