Up until about the 1950s, compounding pharmacies were typical in communities across America. Medications were made locally by compounding techniques – most of which still exist. Today, most medications are mass produced by major pharmaceutical companies, which is quicker, less expensive, and gets medication to more people.
Ongoing shortages in nursing require creativity in attracting and hiring personnel. It is critical to get the right hire on board; the cost of replacing an employee is between one and a half to three times the base salary. A new hire is expensive in terms of time, both time to hire and time for the employee to become familiar with the work environment ...
The main challenges facing military medics are expertise and time. Making it easier for them to learn through simulation is one reason Pocket Nurse has teamed up with BMK Ventures.
While emergency rooms can take care of most health emergencies and injuries, an ER (or ED, for emergency department) with an integrated trauma center increases the level of care and chances of recovery.
In honor of EMS Week and our 25th anniversary as a medical education supply provider, we’ve pulled a short list of EMS scenario solutions for under $25, all available at the Pocket Nurse website. Pocket Nurse seeks to be a viable one source, one solution for EMS ...
Simulation in Healthcare Education
Pocket Nurse is a nurse-owned-and-operated company that specializes in medical education and simulation technology solutions.