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How Did I End Up Here? Roya Tompkins, MS, REEG/EPT, RPSGT
'You can’t get to where you are going by standing where you are…' Have you seen the movie Sliding Doors? If not I highly recommend it....
Roya Tompkins
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Dust Yourself Off and Try Again: Navigating Challenges in the Neurodiagnostic Field
The neurodiagnostic field—particularly EEG (electroencephalography)—can make even the most seasoned professionals question their...

Jamie Thomsen
Apr 93 min read
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NuPrep and 10 20: From Creation to Your Hands
Since my first exposure to the Neurodiagnostic field over 25 years ago, it feels as though not much has changed. From major hospitals to...
Dani Harris
Apr 24 min read
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5 Qualities of a Neurodiagnostic Technologist
Of course a strong technical skill set is a given - so we are not counting that for 1 of the 5. But what else is needed? Patience Not...
Roya Tompkins
Mar 122 min read
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Cranial Nerves
Patient pointing at eye. Eyes have 4 different cranial nerves associated, 2, 3, 4, and 6. What are the cranial nerves? Your cranial...

Jamie Thomsen
Mar 52 min read
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R.EEG T. Board Exam Resource
At Integris Neuro we take pride in building our team with registered technologists. By sharing exam statistics our hope is to encourage...
Roya Tompkins
Feb 122 min read
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EEG in Epilepsy: Sturge Weber Syndrome
In our continuing series of EEG in Epilepsy let’s move on to another rare neurological condition that we might also see in our labs....
Roya Tompkins
Feb 52 min read
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10-20 Measurement System
How do you measure? As the saying goes - all roads lead to Rome! However you get there though - one thing is for sure: The end result...
Roya Tompkins
Feb 42 min read
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Reflecting on a Century
It’s been 100 years since Hans Berger, a German psychiatrist invented the Electroencephalogram! That's quite the milestone. Just some...
Roya Tompkins
Oct 9, 20242 min read
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Technical Tips and Tricks: Natus HD - XLTEK Ambulatory Systems
Does your practice own the Natus HD - XLTEK tablet for ambulatory Video-EEG studies? Did you know you can run a PSG test as well? Both...
Roya Tompkins
Oct 2, 20241 min read
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Technical Tips and Tricks: EEG in the critical care environment, how we can try to make it easier?
Our hope is that this Tips and Tricks Series helps you and your practice look for opportunities to not only expand your services but...
Dani Harris
Sep 25, 20243 min read
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Technical Tips and Tricks: To Wrap or Not to Wrap?
Our hope is that this Tips and Tricks Series helps you and your practice look for opportunities to not only expand your services but...
Roya Tompkins
Sep 18, 20242 min read
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Importance of continuing education?
Continuing education for your Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist (REEGT) certification serves several important purposes: 1....

Jamie Thomsen
Sep 11, 20242 min read
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Making it all Stick! What are the options for EEG technologists to keep the electrodes in place?
It doesn't seem to matter how long you have been in the Neurodiagnostic field, it seems we all have the same issues. How do we keep the...
Dani Harris
Sep 4, 20244 min read
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Integris Spotlight - Jamie Thomsen, REEGT, CLTM, CNIM
The Journey into Neurodiagnostics can look very different for many of us - join us by watching the 2nd spotlight in our series of...
Roya Tompkins
Aug 28, 20241 min read
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English & Spanish Routine EEG Sample Patient Instructions
Decades ago (before the era of Google Translate) I put together some English & Spanish sample patient instructions for various...
Steven Estes
Aug 21, 20249 min read
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How did I end up here?
Have you ever asked yourself the question, "How did I end up here?" I am the President/CEO of Integris Neuro; however, naturally that is...
Steven Estes
Aug 14, 20245 min read
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Accelerate Your Summer
“The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity.” – Dorothy Parker So in our all things Neurodiagnostic blog we would...
Roya Tompkins
Jul 10, 20241 min read
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Stepping away from direct patient contact
I am what most would call a people person. I am the kind of person that flourishes in busy situations interacting with many people. I...

Jamie Thomsen
Jun 19, 20243 min read
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EEG and Trauma, what they don't prepare you for!
One of the most critical things we as neurodiagnostic technicians don't get trained for is Trauma. I think the healthcare industry as a...
Dani Harris
Jan 31, 20249 min read
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