Nursing in the Wild-Nursing in the Wild

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In today's program, Kelly George, Director of Membership, Marketing, and Communications at the Wilderness Medical Society, and Linda Lispowski-Jones, Editor-in-Chief of Nursing, discussed the intersection of emergency care and wilderness environments. They highlighted the importance of environmental stewardship and appreciation for our planet on Earth Day. Linda shared her extensive experience in emergency and trauma nursing, as well as her involvement with the National Ski Patrol. Jason Muse, an Army nurse with experience in austere environments, discussed the importance of understanding the chain of survival in wilderness settings. He emphasized the value of experience and knowledge in emergency nursing, as well as the need for ongoing education and training in wilderness medicine. They both encouraged networking, continuous learning, and not underestimating one's own experiences when seeking opportunities in wilderness nursing. They also shared resources for job postings and highlighted the significance of offline networking opportunities such as conferences. Overall, the webinar provided insights, advice, and resources for individuals interested in pursuing wilderness nursing opportunities and emphasized the importance of being prepared and adaptable in outdoor settings.

Keywords

Kelly George

Linda Lispowski-Jones

Wilderness Medical Society

emergency care

wilderness environments

Earth Day

trauma nursing

National Ski Patrol

Army nurse

wilderness medicine