In the fourth episode - part 1, of the Beyond Day 1 podcast series, Martha Ferrara, a nurse practitioner and chairperson of Allied Health Professionals at Heart Rhythm Society, reflects on her 40-year nursing career and her role in developing the electrophysiology program at White Plains Hospital. Discussions center on the importance of educating and mentoring nurse practitioners to enhance their role as partners in electrophysiology practices, with emphasis on building strong interdisciplinary relationships and addressing program growth challenges. The team also reviews successful implementations of new technologies and processes in emergency departments, including device interrogations and CareLink Express Mobile, while highlighting the importance of mutual respect and ongoing professional development in their collaborative approach. 

Nurse Practitioner's Career Journey:

Martha Ferrara, a nurse practitioner at White Plains Hospital and chairperson of the Allied Health Professionals at Heart Rhythm Society, discussed her 40-year career in nursing. She began with an associate's degree and progressed to a doctorate in nursing science, focusing on patient advocacy and education. Ferrara emphasized her ambition to become a nurse practitioner to provide better patient care and collaborate more effectively with physicians.