Testimonials & Stories

After 11 years in urgent care, Kristy Potts, FNP, is still motivated by what first drew her to healthcare: the thrill of solving complex, like solving a puzzle. She enjoys sciences you can touch and see.

Educating patients and helping them understand their diagnosis or disease is important to her. Ultimately, she hopes that patients will improve their compliance with their healthcare.

Staying current with updated treatment options is important to Kristy; she is especially interested in orthopedics, dermatology, and cardiology, which are valuable in the fast-paced world of urgent care.

Among the many CME experiences available, Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts delivers what matters most: great speakers and great topics. For a clinician who thrives on learning and problem-solving, that combination makes all the difference.

Katrina Bell, FNP-C, Primary Care, was inspired to enter healthcare after losing her mother to cancer as a child. Her illness—and the impact it had on her entire family—shaped her understanding of how deeply disease can affect every part of a person’s life.

Growing up with this loss created a strong desire to understand health, prevent illness, and do whatever she could to help families avoid the kind of pain hers experienced. It also led her toward nursing and ultimately into a career focused on disease prevention and long‑term wellness.

Katrina enjoys making a difference in the lives of others. “Every patient encounter is a chance to educate, prevent disease, reduce suffering, and support someone through a vulnerable moment,” she said. Building long-term relationships and seeing the continuity of care through parents, children, and grandparents makes her work meaningful.

With the goal of using every patient encounter to support prevention, improve health literacy, and help patients make sustainable changes that lower their risk for chronic disease, Katrina continued, “I hope my work contributes to a healthier community and that fewer families are affected by the conditions that are so prevalent today.”

And why is CME so important to her? “CME has a direct impact on how I care for patients. With the pace and busyness of clinic, it can be challenging to stay current on evolving guidelines, new treatments, and best practices.”

From the very beginning, Lopa Patel, FNPc, MSN, BSN, who has been an internal medicine provider for 24 years, has made helping people her number-one priority. She enjoys interacting with patients, with the goal of motivating them to make healthier choices so they can enjoy long, high-quality lives.

Continuing medical education plays a big role in that commitment. She loves learning and values staying current with the latest research. Primary care topics— hypertension, hyperlipidemia, women’s health, orthopedics, GI, dermatology, and more—are especially valuable in her practice.

When asked what stands out about Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts CME, she said the topics are spot-on, and the presenters are truly knowledgeable.

Her story is a reminder of why lifelong learning matters—and how passion and purpose can shape a career.

Ken Zylstra, PA-C, who has been in internal medicine for 19 years, chose a career in healthcare because helping people and supporting a family go hand in hand.

He truly enjoys helping patients, with the goal of impacting them so they have better health and a more enjoyable life.

Continuing medical education helps Ken stay current with standards of care and emerging treatment options, leading to better patient outcomes. He notes that Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts delivers far more CME hours for the same price compared to other providers, which is why he chooses our content.

For Amanda Lucas, FNP-C, who has practiced in family medicine for seven years, the path to healthcare began with a powerful source of inspiration: her older brother, Ben. And while his influence sparked an early interest in a medical career, it’s the ongoing commitment to patients—and the pursuit of evidence-based medicine— that fuels her motivation. Every day brings an opportunity to improve patient outcomes and support their long-term health goals.

Amanda wants to impact her patients through fewer hospitalizations, stronger confidence in managing chronic conditions, and disease prevention through proactive health.

Continuing medical education plays a central role in her work. Staying current with the newest options available for screening and disease prevention is important to her, and CME allows her to stay up to date, refresh treatment plans and update protocols, all based on proven research.

In daily practice, topics like family medicine and endocrinology are especially valuable, offering insights that directly shape patient conversations and long-term management strategies.

For William Miranda, PA-C, who has practiced in primary care for 16 years, the path to healthcare began with a simple but powerful motivation: helping people who genuinely want to be healthier.

One of the most rewarding aspects of his practice is guiding patients through behavioral modification and tailoring strategies that fit their needs. He hopes to build a legacy of self-sustaining patients who not only improve their own well-being but also influence those around them.

Continuing medical education plays a key role in this mission, and Skin, Bones, Hearts, and Private Parts CME stands out to Miranda because it empowers PAs with practical, proven, and up-to-date approaches to patient care.

With clinical interests spanning orthopedics, emergency medicine, women’s health, and pain management, he is committed to expanding his knowledge and delivering the best patient care.

For Gilberto Delriovives, NP, who has been in internal medicine for six years, the journey into medicine began with a simple but powerful intention: to make a meaningful, measurable, and positive impact on someone’s life.

What he enjoys most is the heart of the patient’s experience—conversations coupled with evidence-based medicine. His hope is to serve as a positive influence and a role model within healthcare.

Continuing medical education plays a vital role in this mission. Delriovives, who enjoys learning about cardiology, orthopedics, and dermatology, looks to CME for inspiration and new ideas that he can incorporate into his practice. He chooses Skin, Bones, Hearts, and Private Parts because many of the attendees are advanced practice practitioners he can connect with.

“Watching healing occur in individuals who are struggling is what inspired me to pursue a career in healthcare—and it’s what continues to motivate me every day.”

For this attendee, the most rewarding part of the job is caring for young families, especially new moms, while continuing to grow professionally through CME.

“Continuing medical education helps me think outside of my own box and ultimately provide better care for my patients.”

When asked what stands out most about Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts, the answer was simple:

“I love that this conference has great locations, great hotels, and flexible packages!”

Thank you for trusting us with your continuing education. We’re honored to be part of your professional journey!

For Kerri Robbins, ACNP-BC, Cardiology, the heart of her work has always been simple: helping people. “It’s a blessing [to help people] and it brings me great joy to be able to help my patients feel better.”

During the past 15 years, one of the greatest rewards of her job is getting to know patients and build meaningful connections. These relationships fuel a larger mission: improving the quality of life for every patient.

Continuing medical education helps Kerri stay current with new treatments and the latest research, ensuring her patients receive care rooted in the most up-to-date knowledge. She looks forward to future discussions on Cardiology, and chooses Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts CME because of the diversity of subjects.

Brittany Marsh, CRNP, Primary Care/Geriatrics, was inspired to pursue a career in healthcare because she enjoys educating patients and motivating them to understand their healthcare.

Whether explaining a diagnosis or answering questions, she finds joy in making healthcare feel less overwhelming and more approachable.

She enjoys the guest speakers at Skin, Bones, Hearts, and Private Parts conferences, noting that CME helps her stay current on the latest evidence-based treatments and provides fresh ideas for her patient care.

For Melissa Gurney, FNP-C, Pre-op, the greatest reward is helping patients feel calm, informed, and confident before surgery, which inspired a career in healthcare and motivates her every day.

The most meaningful moments come when patients express their gratitude and tell her she made them feel better. Those simple words of thanks reinforce the importance of compassionate communication and patient education.

Continuing medical education (CME) has strengthened her commitment by providing the latest evidence-based information and increasing her ability to teach others.

As for why she chose Skin, Bones, Hearts, and Private Parts: “It offers a fun atmosphere and great info!”

A commitment to improving access to care, reducing health disparities, and helping patients achieve better health outcomes inspires Wendy Taylor, RPh, MPH, CHWC, Community, Public Health, and Immunization, every day.

The clinical side of patient care is the most rewarding part of her profession. With every interaction, the focus remains on creating a lasting, positive impact through improved health and overall wellness.

To provide the highest quality care, Wendy embraces lifelong learning through CME, which helps keep her abreast as the profession evolves. This ongoing commitment to professional development ensures her patients receive informed, up-to-date care while reinforcing a dedication to improving health outcomes across the community.

From earning a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in high school to completing both a BSN and MSN, Rebecca Mansur, APRN, FNP-C, Family/Primary Care, has dedicated her career to serving others.

Today, caring for patients in the rural community she calls home continues to inspire and motivate her every day.

Patient relationships are what she values most. She is also passionate about improving access to healthcare by connecting patients with the services and resources they need while addressing the social determinants of health that impact their overall well-being. “Being able to make a meaningful difference in the lives of my patients and my community is the most rewarding part of my career,” she said.

Recognizing that healthcare is constantly evolving and that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to medicine, she relies on CME to stay current with the latest evidence-based practices. This ongoing commitment to learning ensures she can provide the highest quality care while tailoring treatment to each patient’s needs.

A passion for healthcare often begins with a single role model. For Tamra White, DNP, FNP-C, Family and Occupational Health, that inspiration came from a grandfather who served as a small-town rural physician.

Growing up, stories of babies delivered and neighbors cared for—sometimes with nothing more than a case of apples as payment—demonstrated that medicine is about far more than a profession. It is a calling rooted in service, compassion, and the ability to make a lasting difference in people’s lives. That legacy continues to inspire a career dedicated to helping others and finding purpose in serving humanity.

Today, one of the most rewarding aspects of practice is the challenge of solving the diagnostic puzzle and identifying the best treatment for each individual. Sometimes the right answer is a medication or procedure. Other times, it is simply taking the time to listen, educate, and empower patients to make healthier choices that improve both their quality of life and long-term well-being.

Whether through expert medical care or a small act of kindness, every positive interaction has the potential to create a ripple effect throughout the community. Helping even one person live a healthier lifeis a meaningful step toward making the world a better place.

That commitment to excellence is strengthened through continuing medical education. With medical research advancing rapidly, setting aside dedicated time each year to attend a conference is essential for staying current on new studies and evidence-based best practices. Last year’s orthopedic sessions proved especially valuable when expanding into occupational health, but the greatest benefit comes from learning across specialties. Just as the body’s systems work together, broad medical knowledge helps clinicians provide more comprehensive patient care.

One conference, in particular, has become a favorite. What began as an opportunity to earn continuing education credits quickly became much more. The positive energy, engaging speakers, practical insights, and enjoyable learning environment left this provider feeling recharged and inspired. Instead of simply checking a box for CEUs, they returned home with new ideas, renewed enthusiasm, and valuable knowledge that continues to improve patient care every day.

A career in healthcare was more than a professional choice for Tawya Thomas, FNP-BC. “Watching my mother work in the healthcare field inspired me to be as great as she was,” she said.

Today, she values the opportunity to connect with and educate her patients so they can better understand their health. She wants them to achieve the best possible health experience and improve their overall well-being.

Continuing medical education plays an important role in making that possible. By staying current on the latest evidence-based information, Tawya continues to grow as a healthcare professional and bring new insights to her patients.