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NP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】AANPCB vs ANCC for FNP certificationThis episode is about “AANPCB vs ANCC for FNP certification: Which certification body is the best for you?”Two organizations provide family nurse practitioner (FNP) certifications in the U.S.: the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Body (AANPCB) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Deciding which organization you want to be certified as an FNP is a critical decision. In this episode, I will discuss the pros and cons of certifications from these two organizations and what to consider when making your decision.Ple...
2025-06-2815 minNP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】Can’t find ideal jobs?/ Six tips on job hunting for NPsThis episode is about “Can’t find ideal jobs?/ Six tips on job hunting for NPs”The nurse practitioner (NP) profession has garnered significant attention, having been named one of the best jobs in the U.S. in recent years, and numerous new NP programs have been established in recent years. This also means that there are many NPs, including new graduates and seasoned professionals, looking for jobs. Depending on the clinical specialty and community, some NPs may have been experiencing a difficult time finding their ideal NP jobs.In this...
2025-06-0714 minNP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】Three MUST-HAVE tools for all DNP studentsThis episode is about “Three MUST-HAVE tools for all DNP students.”Being a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) student is undeniably challenging, especially when many of us juggle work alongside our studies. I can relate to this, having worked as a full-time NP while also covering for a colleague on maternity leave😵💫.Thankfully, I didn’t just survive, I during my time as a student, graduating with all As. This is a testament to the fact that success is possible, even in the face of such demanding circumstances☝️In thi...
2025-05-1708 minNP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】How to become a leader as a non-native speakerThis episode is about “From being a Korean immigrant to a national nurse practitioner leader🇰🇷/ How to become a leader as a non-native speaker.”In this episode, I welcomed my deeply admired colleague, Dr. Sun Jones.Dr. Jones is a family nurse practitioner (FNP) in Arizona. She obtained her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degrees from Arizona State University. Dr. Jones is an associate professor at the University of Phoenix and also practices as an NP at a family practice office....
2025-05-0350 minNP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】Nurse practitioner explains【How to discuss sensitive topics with your patients】This episode is about “How to discuss sensitive topics with your patients”Depending on your practice setting, you may have to discuss very sensitive topics with your patients, such as menstrual history and sexual orientation🫣In this episode, I will discuss five tips for making patients feel comfortable opening up and discussing sensitive topics☝️——————————————————————About ME:Hi I’m Miki Miura, DNP, APRN, FNP-C👋I’m a family nurse practitioner (FNP) in Hawaii, USA.I was born and raised in Japan🇯🇵. I moved to the U.S. to become an N...
2025-04-1206 minNP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】Difficulty with paying for NP school? Scholarship opportunities for NP studentsThis episode is about “Difficulty with paying for NP school? Scholarship opportunities for NP students”Tuition for NP school isn’t cheap, especially if you attend a private school or are an out-of-state or international student💸Also, tuition can hike up without much notice.😱Financial instability can be very stressful, and I experienced that first-hand as a nurse practitioner (NP) student.There may be some scholarships offered by your university and loan repayment programs by the federal and local governments, but, federal loan program...
2025-03-2108 minNP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】Be proactive and find your dream job/ Five ways to find NP jobsThis episode is about “Five ways to find NP jobs”Whether you are a nurse practitioner (NP) student who is about to graduate or recently graduated from an NP school or an NP with experience who is seeking a career-advanced opportunity, you need to know how to find NP jobs☝️In this episode, I’ll share five ways to find NP job opportunities😘——————————————————————About ME:Hi I’m Miki Miura, DNP, APRN, FNP-C👋I’m a family nurse practitioner (FNP) in Hawaii, USA.I was born and raised in Japan🇯🇵. I moved to...
2025-03-2107 min
The Ambitious Nurse | RN, Nursing Career, Nursing Job Opportunities51// Don't Overthink It: The Power of Action in Your Nursing Career (Replay)This podcast was one of the top 10 podcast episodes of 2024. I am bringing it back as a replay for your enjoyment as I work on new episodes for 2025. Are you stuck in analysis paralysis, endlessly weighing the "what ifs" of your nursing career? In this episode, Bonnie Meadows, MSN, APRN, ACCNS-AG, shares her own experiences with overcoming perfectionism and fear to take decisive action.Bonnie challenges the "checklist mentality" many nurses adopt, urging you to shift from procedure to strategy. She emphasizes the importance of embracing imperfection, asking the right questions, and gathering data to i...
2025-03-2014 minNP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】How to overcome insecurities in building a nursing careerThis episode is about “How to overcome insecurities in building a nursing career.”In our nursing career, we must learn many, MANY new things☝️For example, in nursing school, we had to learn how to talk to patients and build a rapport with them in a minimal time. In a nurse practitioner (NP) program, you learn how to choose the proper medication for a specific disease. Even after successfully graduating from an NP school, you must learn how to build a patient panel as an independent NP.
2025-03-1412 minNP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】4 ways to facilitate effective and efficient patient communicationsThis episode is about “4 ways to facilitate effective and efficient patient communications.”One of the difficulties I experienced as an NP student and new grad NP was promoting efficient conversation with patients😓Some patients loved talking, and sometimes, I took too long to finish the conversation and ended up pushing the rest of my clinic schedule and having other patients wait too long😱This is a difficult task because you want your patients to feel heard and cared for, but you must stick to your sched...
2025-03-0711 minNP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】How to balance work and life with NP careerThis episode is about “How to balance work and life with NP career”
Having a good work-life balance is crucial to have a fulfilling life☝️
But building a solid nurse practitioner (NP) career itself already comes with a lot of challenges, and it can be difficult to balance with your personal life😣
I learned this in a hard way when I was in a DNP program while working full-time as an NP, and over the year, I finally figured out how to create a work-and-li...
2025-02-1411 minNP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】MSN vs DNP: Which NP programs to choose?This episode is about “MSN vs DNP: Which NP programs to choose?”
If you are thinking of becoming a nurse practitioner (NP) in the U.S., you should know that there are two types of NP programs: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs🧑⚕️👨⚕️👩⚕️
As you might have guessed, you will get a master’s degree when you graduate from an MSN program and a doctorate from a DNP program.
The National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties called for moving to the DNP degree as t...
2025-02-0708 minNP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】How to build a solid patient panelThis episode is about “How to build a solid patient panel”
The term “patient panel” is often used to describe a group of patients you see regularly as a nurse practitioner.
In other words, you are the go-to provider for patients on your panel.
Building a patient panel is crucial to boost your productivity, which is often used to evaluate the performance of NPs. And if you own a practice, building and expanding a patient panel is even more crucial for sustaining your business.
In...
2025-01-3108 minNP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】How to come up with the right diagnosisThis episode is about “How to come up with the right diagnosis”
Diagnosing conditions is a new task for many nurse practitioner (NP) students, but it is a crucial part of the NP job.
In this episode, I share six tips to come up with differential diagnoses and reach to the correct diagnosis.
*This is not an official medical consultation. Examples used in this episode are used to give general ideas of how to diagnose. If you are uncertain about the diagnosis of the pati...
2025-01-1711 minNP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】Should you become an NP?/ 6 things you MUST consider before applying for NP schoolsThis episode is about “Should you become an NP?/ 6 things you MUST consider before applying for NP schools”
Nurse practitioners (NPs) are ranked as having the best jobs in the U.S.
But, becoming an NP is not for everyone.
In this episode, I will discuss six things to consider to determine if an NP career is right for you before applying for NP schools.
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About ME:
Hi I’m Miki Miura, DNP, APRN, FNP-C👋
I’m a family nurse practitioner (FNP) in Hawaii, USA.
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2025-01-0711 minNP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】Should you become an NP?/ 6 things you MUST consider before applying for NP schoolsThis episode is about “Should you become an NP?/ 6 things you MUST consider before applying for NP schools”
Nurse practitioners (NPs) are ranked as having the best jobs in the U.S.
But, becoming an NP is not for everyone.
In this episode, I will discuss six things to consider to determine if an NP career is right for you before applying for NP schools.
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About ME:
Hi I’m Miki Miura, DNP, APRN, FNP-C👋
I’m a family nurse practitioner (FNP) in Hawaii, USA.
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2025-01-0611 minThe Ambitious Nurse | RN, Nursing Career, Nursing Job Opportunities44// Why Every RN and APRN Should Start Their Day with GratitudeIn this episode, we explore how gratitude can be a powerful tool to shift your mindset, enhance resilience, and bring joy to your nursing career—even in the face of challenges. As we enter the holiday season, it's important to reflect on what we’re thankful for and practice gratitude daily. Drawing inspiration from renowned thought leaders like Mel Robbins and Gretchen Rubin, we’ll unpack the science of gratitude and how it rewires the brain to combat stress, improve mood, and reduce burnout.Join me as I share practical strategies for incorporating gratitude into your workday, the co...
2024-12-1028 minNP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】Nurse practitioner explains【 How to deliver bad news to patients】This episode is about “Nurse practitioner explains/ How to deliver bad news to patients.”
One of my least favorite parts of my job as a nurse practitioner is to deliver bad news, including cancer diagnosis, to patients.
In this episode, I share seven tips to deliver bad news to patients effectively.
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About ME:
Hi I’m Miki Miura, DNP, APRN, FNP-C👋
I’m a family nurse practitioner (FNP) in Hawaii, USA.
I was born and raised in Japan🇯🇵. I moved to the U.S. to become an NP when I...
2024-12-0609 minNP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】Networking/ 3 reasons why networking is vital for NP career🤝This episode is about “Networking/ 3 reasons why networking is vital for NP career🤝”
I really wish somebody had told me this earlier in my nurse practitioner (NP) career, but networking is extremely important to build a solid foundation for your NP career☝️
In this episode, I will talk about three reasons why networking with NPs and other healthcare professionals is vital for your career success, how you can get opportunities for networking, and some tips on how to maximize networking opportunities to build a great NP career💪
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2024-11-1510 minThe Ambitious Nurse | RN, Nursing Career, Nursing Job Opportunities42// Don't Overthink It: The Power of Action in Advancing Your Nursing CareerAre you stuck in analysis paralysis, endlessly weighing the "what ifs" of your nursing career? In this episode, Bonnie Meadows, MSN, APRN, ACCNS-AG, shares her own experiences with overcoming perfectionism and fear to take decisive action.Bonnie challenges the "checklist mentality" many nurses adopt, urging you to shift from procedure to strategy. She emphasizes the importance of embracing imperfection, asking the right questions, and gathering data to inform your decisions. It's time to stop overthinking and start taking strategic steps toward the career you deserve.
2024-11-1414 min
Hump Day HormonesEpisode 1: IntroOur very first podcast episode! This is an introduction to the podcast and to Dr. Jill Jennings and Kortney Spann, APRN.
2024-10-3023 minNP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】What’s it like to be an emergency NP?In this episode, I welcomed Dr. Terry Bartmus, who is triple certified as a family nurse practitioner, emergency nurse practitioner, and psych mental health nurse practitioner.
Dr Bartmus has 15 years of experience in healthcare and has been an emergency nurse practitioner for over 10 years. She is also an associate professor at Touro University in Nevada and mentors future healthcare professionals.
Dr Bartmus shared what made her decide to pursue her career as an emergency nurse practitioner, the process of getting certified as an emergency nurse practitioner, and the pros...
2024-10-0546 minNP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】Choosing NP programs: 5 elements you must considerIn this episode, I discuss five elements you must consider when deciding which NP programs to apply for and why they are critical for your successful NP career☝️
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About ME:
Hi I’m Miki Miura, DNP, APRN, FNP-C👋
I’m a family nurse practitioner (FNP) in Hawaii, USA.
I was born and raised in Japan🇯🇵. I moved to the U.S. to become an NP when I was 25 years old after working as a registered nurse in Japan✈️
English is my second language, and becoming an NP in the U.S. as...
2024-09-2808 minNP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】How nurse practitioners can develop leadership skills as business ownersThis episode is about “How nurse practitioners can develop leadership skills as business owners.”
In this episode, I welcomed my friend and colleague, Dr Bradley Kuo🙌
He is dual-certified as a family nurse practitioner (FNP) and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP). He owns two successful businesses; one of them, Wellness Partners Hawai’i, was recognized by Pacific Business News as one of the best small businesses to work for. This proves the positive work environment and commitment to excellence that Dr. Kuo fosters👏
In this episo...
2024-09-1453 minNP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】What is it like to be a family nurse practitioner student?In this episode, I welcomed my former preceptee, Ms Nami Watanabe🙌
Nami is a current family nurse practitioner student in Hawai’i and recently completed her women’s health clinical rotation with me👏
She will share with us what it is like to be a family nurse practitioner student, how she found her preceptors/clinical placements, how she balances work, school, and life, and tips on how to prepare for upcoming clinical rotations☝️
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About ME:
Hi I’m Miki Miura, DNP, APRN, FNP-C👋
I’m a family nurse practitioner (FN...
2024-09-0744 minNP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】What is it like to be a nurse practitioner in women’s health in Hawai’i?This episode is about “What is it like to be a nurse practitioner in women’s health in Hawai’i?”
Have you ever wondered what being a nurse practitioner in women’s health is like?
Or how working as a nurse practitioner in Hawai’i is?
Or becoming a nurse practitioner as a foreign-trained nurse?
I received requests to talk about how I became a nurse practitioner and what it is like to work in Hawai’i.
So...
2024-08-3124 minNP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】What it’s like to be a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (NP)In this episode, I welcomed Wailua Brandman, MSN, APRN, PMHCNS/NPBC CHMRP.
He started his APRN career as psychiatric CNS, then became a psychiatric mental health NP (PMHNP) and is the pioneer PMHNP in Hawai’i.
His contribution as psych NP was recognized well in the community of Hawai’i and he received Best of Honolulu Award as a Psychotherapists / Psychiatric APRNs every year from 2015 to 2024.
He received Distinguished Alumnus Award - Yale University School of Nursing in 2021 and is a Fellow of the Amer...
2024-08-2449 minNP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】How to manage stress during a nurse practitioner programThis episode is about “How to manage stress during a nurse practitioner program”
Being a nurse practitioner student can be very stressful😵
Not only can nurse practitioner schools be demanding, but many students also have duties other than being students, such as working and being parents😵💫
On top of that, international students have additional stress, such as language and cultural barriers and anxiety related to uncertainty about visa situation😬
Also, the financial burden of paying tuition can be very stressful for both...
2024-08-1010 minNP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】How it is to work in endocrine and palliative care: Pros and cons of specializing as an NPIn this episode, I welcomed my ex-classmate and dear friend, Toni Furrow, who is a family nurse practitioner (FNP) with experience in endocrine and palliative care.
She worked in various care settings, including MD Anderson, the world’s top-notch cancer center.
She will share with us the pros and cons of specializing as a nurse practitioner, along with other valuable wisdom.
Why she chose to specialize in endocrinology and palliative care
Pros and cons of specializing
What it’s like to work in endocrinology and how...
2024-08-1051 minNP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】What’s it like to work in dermatology as a nurse practitioner?In this episode, I welcomed my dear nurse practitioner friend/ex-classmate, Elizabeth Cabrera, MSN, APRN, a family practitioner with 10 years of NP experience in urgent care, emergency care, and now dermatology🙌
Elizabeth will share her experience in getting trained in dermatology and how she practices as a nurse practitioner in the specialty field✨
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About ME:
Hi I’m Miki Miura, DNP, APRN, FNP-C👋
I’m a family nurse practitioner (FNP) in Hawaii, USA.
I was born and raised in Japan🇯🇵. I moved to the U.S. to become an NP when I was 25 years old afte...
2024-07-2031 minNP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】Nurse practitioner explains【How to write prescriptions 101】This episode is about “How to write prescriptions 101”
Prescribing medications is one powerful way for nurse practitioners to help patients overcome diseases and conditions💊
I prescribe medications every day as a part of treatment plans👩⚕️
I precept family nurse practitioner students and realized that students often don’t learn how to write prescriptions in their programs.
We all take a pharmacology class, but the class focuses more on the science side, which is important, and not much on the practical side, li...
2024-07-1310 minNP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】Five common mistakes nurse practitioner students make during clinical rotationsThis episode is about “Five common mistakes nurse practitioner students make during clinical rotations”
Performing well during clinical rotations/practicums is important not only to pass the courses but also to build a network and lay the foundation for your job search efforts.
But, there are some common mistakes nurse practitioner students tend to make that may give a bad impression on their preceptors and potentially ruin their chances of getting a job as a nurse practitioner after graduation.
In this episode, I will talk...
2024-07-0610 minNP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】How I landed my first nurse practitioner jobIt’s been 10 years since I landed my first nurse practitioner (NP) job. Now I think back, my first nurse practitioner job really helped me to build a solid foundation for my career🧱
Many nurse practitioner students I taught asked me how I landed my first nurse practitioner job, and now I decided to make an episode about it.
In this episode, I discuss how I looked for jobs as a newly graduated nurse practitioner and how I chose my first nurse practitioner job. This episode will help you under...
2024-06-2924 minNP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】How to come up with great DNP project ideas (with Kathryn Daub, EdD, CNE, CTN-A)This episode is about “How to come up with great DNP project ideas (with Kathryn Daub, EdD, CNE, CTN-A)”
If you are going to enter a DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) program, you need to come up with a great idea for your DNP project as early as possible.
Some DNP programs ask applicants to write about their ideas for DNP projects during the application process, so you need to start thinking of what you want to work on for your DNP project as soon as you are considering apply...
2024-06-2236 minNP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】Malpractice insurance for nurse practitioners/ Do we really need it?This episode is about “Malpractice insurance for nurse practitioners”
Although there are many perks to choosing a nurse practitioner profession as your career, one of the downsides of becoming a nurse practitioner is the risk of being sued for malpractice🫣
It’s a daunting topic, and nobody really likes to talk about it, including myself, but it’s important to face the reality and learn how we can prepare for it in case you become a defendant💪
In this episode, I will talk about malpractice in...
2024-06-1508 minNP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】Nurse practitioner explains【How to improve your history-taking skills with SOCRATES acronym】This episode is about the “How to improve your history-taking skills/SOCRATES acronym”
Taking a good history is crucial to diagnosing conditions accurately and providing patient-centered care☝️
Nurse practitioner students who have been working as registered nurses may be familiar with history taking.
But as nurse practitioners, we may need to dive into history taking even further, because we use the information to diagnose and navigate treatment plans, including prescribing medications.👩⚕️🧑⚕️👨⚕️
In this episode, I will discuss how student and new grad nurse practitioners can improve the...
2024-06-0813 minNP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】Pros & Cons of Being a Family Nurse PractitionerThis episode is about the “Pros & cons of being a family nurse practitioner (FNP)”
After deciding that you want to pursue a nurse practitioner career, you have to make another big decision…which is which a nurse practitioner certification you want to obtain☝️
There are various nurse practitioner certifications in the U.S.; family, women’s, pediatrics, adult gerontology primary care, adult gerontology acute care, psychiatric mental health, neonatal…etc
The majority of nurse practitioner schools ask you to decide which track you want to get into
2024-06-0112 minNP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】Which is the right pathway for you?/ NP vs PA?For those who are considering becoming a nurse practitioner (NP) or physician assistant/associate (PA), making the decision to make sure that the decision matches your career goal is very critical☝️
In this episode, I welcomed back Michelle Tom, DNP, APRN, who is my proud former student/ a newly graduated nurse practitioner who is currently in a primary care fellowship program at a top medical center in Hawaii🙌
We discuss the pros and cons of choosing the NP pathway from experienced NP and newly graduated NP perspectives😘
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About ME:
Hi I’m Miki Miura, DNP, APRN, FNP-C👋
I’m a family nurse practitioner (FNP) in Hawaii, USA.
I was born...
2024-05-1815 minNP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】The FASTEST way to pass a family nurse practitioner certification examWhether you are going to take the AANP or ANCC family nurse practitioner exam, it is crucial to know the strategies for studying for FNP certification exams effectively☝️
Despite being a foreign-trained nurse and not speaking English as my first language, I was one of the first to take a family nurse practitioner certification exam and passed it among my classmates😉
In this episode, I will share three secrets to pass an FNP certification exam within the shortest amount of time❤️
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About ME:
Hi I’m Miki Miura, DNP, APRN, FNP-C👋
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2024-05-1108 minNP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】Nurse practitioner explains【4 tips to make your resume stand out from others】A resume is one of the most important elements for getting great jobs and other opportunities.
You need not only to make a decent resume but to make it great to stand out from others’ resumes to win the position you are applying for✋
In this episode, I will share 4 tips that I wish I had known when I was a new grad NP looking for a job😘
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About ME:
Hi I’m Miki Miura, DNP, APRN, FNP-C👋
I’m a family nurse practitioner (FNP) in Hawaii, USA.
I was born and raised in Japan🇯🇵. I moved to the U.S. to become an NP when I was 25 years old after working as a...
2024-05-0411 minNP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】Nurse practitioner explains 【Three tips to build a good partnership with your colleagues】Building a good partnership with your colleagues is extremely important, not only to provide excellent patient care, but also for you to be able to work efficiently and finish work on time (so you can enjoy your life!😉)
In this episode, I will share with you three tips to build great teamwork with other health care professionals☝️
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About ME:
Hi I’m Miki Miura, DNP, APRN, FNP-C👋
I’m a family nurse practitioner (FNP) in Hawaii, USA.
I was born and raised in Japan🇯🇵. I moved to the U.S. to become an NP whe...
2024-04-2711 minNP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】How to make the CORRECT diagnosisDiagnosing conditions is a crucial part of nurse practitioners (NPs)’ job☝️
BUT this is a new task for many NP students, even those with many years of experience.
You might have guessed what the diagnosis was for your patients when you worked as a nurse or other health care professional, but when you become an NP, YOU are the one to make the call😬
So, you need to come up with the correct diagnosis (…yes, the pressure is on!☝️)
In this episode...
2024-04-1308 minNP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】Four steps to write good notes FASTDocumentation is a part of nurse practitioners’ (NPs)’ job 💻
Many nurse practitioners hate documentation because it takes time and can be annoying, but it can be EASY and FAST if you follow these four steps☝️
In this episode, I will go over four steps so you can write good progress notes fast, so you can go home on time and enjoy your life while providing safe care to your patients😉
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About ME:
Hi I’m Miki Miura, DNP, APRN, FNP-C👋
I’m a family nurse practitioner (FNP) in Hawaii, USA.
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2024-04-0613 minNP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】Three tips to master continuing education for nurse practitionersContinuing education (CE) is important for advancing your knowledge and skills and renewing your certificate and license☝️
In this episode, I will go over three tips on CE for NPs so renewing your licenses and certificates will be less painful😘
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About ME:
Hi I’m Miki Miura, DNP, APRN, FNP-C👋
I’m a family nurse practitioner (FNP) in Hawaii, USA.
I was born and raised in Japan🇯🇵. I moved to the U.S. to become an NP when I was 25 years old after working as a registered nurse in Japan✈️
Englis...
2024-03-3010 minNP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】Five things nurse practitioners should do before seeing their patientsIn this episode, I five things nurse practitioners should do before seeing their patients.
Good preparation is key to making the visit go smoothly and efficiently and to making your patients feel cared for.
Especially for nurse practitioner students and newly graduated nurse practitioners, time management can be challenging, but these tips will help you save time and win your patients’ hearts.
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About ME:
Hi I’m Miki Miura, DNP, APRN, FNP-C👋
I’m a family nurse practitioner (FNP) in Hawaii, USA.
I was born and raised in...
2024-03-2214 minNP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】How to find your FIRST NURSE PRACTITIONER JOB/ 11 factors you must consider when looking for NP jobsIn this episode, I discuss 11 factors you must consider when looking for your first nurse practitioner (NP) job.
Luckily for us, there are many job offers available for NPs nowadays. So it’s crucial to select the BEST job not only for now but for your career projection.
I had four NP jobs in my 10-year NP career (and some are still current), and I will share my insights on how you should choose your jobs, especially if you are a newly graduated NP☝️
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About ME:
Hi I’m Miki Miura, DNP, APR...
2024-03-2121 min
Nurse Wellness PodcastConception Chronicles: Navigating Fertility Challenges with Dr. Morine Cebert's Wisdom Morine Cebert, PhD, APRN, is an accomplished nurse scholar specializing in reproductive endocrinology (infertility) disparities and inequities. With over a decade of experience in clinical care and research, Dr. Cebert has acquired extensive expertise in fertility and family planning. She has received top-tier training from prestigious institutions which include Boston College, Winston-Salem State University, Duke University, and the University of Pennsylvania.Through her research involving diverse patient populations and healthcare providers, Dr. Cebert identified a common lack of knowledge among all groups regarding incorporating planning to prevent fertility challenges or accessing care to address u...
2024-02-2422 minNP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】How much do nurse practitioner (NP) programs cost? 【Video】In this episode, I discuss how much nurse practitioner (NP) programs cost in the U.S.💵
Cost is an important factor when considering if you want to become an NP and which NP programs you want to apply for🤔
In this episode, I will explain how the cost of NP programs in the U.S. ranges widely and different factors to consider so that you can choose the best NP program that fits your career goal✨
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About ME:
Hi I’m Miki Miura, DNP, APRN, FNP-C👋
I’m a family nu...
2024-02-2315 minNP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】What's like to be in an NP fellowship program with Michelle Tom, DNP【Video】In this episode, I interviewed my former nurse practitioner (NP) student/current NP fellow, Michelle Tom, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC🙌
Michelle is currently in a primary care NP fellowship program at the largest hospital in Hawaii. She will talk to us about how she got into the fellowship program, the pros and cons of becoming a fellow vs get a job as an NP right after graduating from an NP program✨
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About ME:
Hi I’m Miki Miura, DNP, APRN, FNP-C👋
I’m a family nurse practitioner (FNP) in Hawaii, USA.
2024-02-1632 minNP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】Body Language NPs & Nurses Must Know (Part 1)【Video】This episode is about “Body Language NPs & Nurses Must Know (Part 1)”
Body language is important for giving good first impressions and building trust with your patients, supporting staff, and healthcare colleagues.
But the tricky part is that body language can have different meanings depending on which country you are in.
So in this episode, I will explain 3 essential body language NPs and nurses must know if they want to practice in the U.S.☝️🇺🇸
Dr Amy Cuddy’s TED talk about body...
2024-02-0926 minNP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】NP residency program vs fellowship program: What are the differences?”【Video】This episode is about “NP residency program vs fellowship program: What are the differences?”
You are about to graduate from a nurse practitioner program…but you are very anxious to assume the huge responsibility of working as a healthcare provider and deciding on diagnoses and treatment plans on your own😬
Well, an NP residency program or fellowship program may be for you!🙌
These are both postgraduate programs for NPs.
In this episode, I will talk about the differences between NP residency...
2024-02-0332 minNP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】Three tips to SPEED UP medical documentation for NP students and NPsThis episode is about “Three tips to SPEED UP medical documentation.”
Medical documentation is essential to nurse practitioners’ (NPs’) duties💻
But not many NPs enjoy medical documentation (and I don’t either!)😩
But if you want to finish work on time and enjoy your personal time (and also leave excellent documentation that other health care professionals praise about), you need to learn how to document EFFICIENTLY and EFFECTIVELY☝️
In this episode, I share three tips to speed up medical documentation so tha...
2024-01-2617 minNP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】Five things nurse practitioner students should do to prepare for clinical rotationsThis episode is about five things nurse practitioner students should do to prepare for clinical rotations.
Clinical rotations are important for nurse practitioner (NP) students to apply what they learned in school and demonstrate that they are becoming excellent NPs to potential future employers.
So, you should do everything to prepare for clinical rotations to be able to learn more and perform better.
In this episode, I explain five things NP students should do to prepare for their upcoming clinical rotations.
2024-01-1923 minNP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】How to plan for a fantastic new year: Year-end reviewThis episode is about how to plan for a fantastic new year: year-end review.
To have an amazing 2024 (or whatever the next year is if you are not listening to this by the end of 2023), we need to look back at this past year and develop great strategies to become the most efficient and effective to achieve your goals.
In this episode, I will discuss how you can perform your year-end review to better plan for the next year.
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About ME:
Hi I’m Miki Miura, DNP, APRN...
2023-12-2938 min
Nurse Wellness PodcastWhat's the Meaning of True Authenticity? Wendy with Michael Williams, APRNIn this episode I have an open and real discussion with Michael Williams (He/Him) who is a board-certified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN). As an Afro-Latino bilingual (English, Spanish) APRN specializing in Internal Medicine and HIV-PrEP, he has cared for a culturally and socio-economic diverse patient population for over six years. Along with clinical practice, Michael has been a clinical instructor at several institutions- Yale University, Texas State University, and Concordia University: Texas. He is also a Doctorate of Nurse Practitioner student at Louise Herrington School of Nursing: Baylor University. Michael credits his love for medicine to growing...
2023-12-251h 01NP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】Two ways international students LEGALLY can work in the U.S.Many international students come to the U.S. with F-1 visa, which is a student visa. Having a student visa doesn’t automatically give you permission for you to work. However, there are two ways international students can work while on an F-1 visa.
In this episode, I will explain how CPT and OPT work.
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About ME:
Hi I’m Miki Miura, DNP, APRN, FNP-C👋
I’m a family nurse practitioner (FNP) in Hawaii, USA.
I was born and raised in Japan🇯🇵. I moved to the U.S. to become an NP when I was 25 years old after working as a registered nurse in Japan✈️
English is my second langu...
2023-12-2415 minNP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】How to find GREAT nurse practitioner (NP)preceptorsNowadays, many NP schools task their students with finding their preceptors on their own.
Because the number of NP schools is increasing, finding preceptors is challenging, so finding GREAT preceptors is even harder.
But learning under great preceptors is crucial for becoming a competent NP. In this episode, we share five things you can do to find amazing preceptors.
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About ME:
Hi I’m Miki Miura, DNP, APRN, FNP-C👋
I’m a family nurse practitioner (FNP) in Hawaii, USA.
I was born and raised in Japan🇯🇵. I mov...
2023-12-0123 min
Nurse Wellness PodcastExclusive Interview with Wendy Garvin Mayo, New Author of SHAPE Your Life: 5-Step Blueprint for Sustainable Stress ManagementWelcome to a captivating exclusive interview with the mastermind behind Nurse Wellness Podcast y and the newly published author of "SHAPE Your Life: 5-Step Blueprint for Sustainable Stress Management," Wendy Garvin Mayo. In this engaging conversation, Dr. Tina Loarte-Rodriguez leads the interview as Wendy unravels the inspiration behind her groundbreaking book and gives us a sneak peek into what lies ahead. Wendy Garvin Mayo, a distinguished Stress Solution Strategist, leverages her 20+ years of experience in healthcare to guide readers through a holistic journey from overwhelming stress to a state of balanced well-being and heightened emotional i...
2023-11-3027 minNP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】Four NP resources WORTH your moneyThis episode is about four NP resources worth your money.
I used them for years and totally believe that they were worth the investment!
These four resources are really helpful, especially for NP students or newly graduated NPs, but even for seasoned NPs.
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2023-11-1727 min
NP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】NP explains【Why I chose to specialize in women's health】/アメリカのナースプラクティショナーが説明する【なぜ産婦人科領域を専門にすることに決めたのか？】I actually wanted to specialize in pediatrics initiallly😳
BUT I became a family nurse practitioner and have been specializing in women’s health for the last 9 years☝️
I’m 100% happy with my decision and what I do now.
In this episode, I’ll share how I came to my decision and hope that I can help you make the best decision on which nurse practitioner specialty you want to specialize for you life goal❤️
We are giving out an exclusive FREE lesson on “How to make t...
2023-09-3011 min
NP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】NP explains【What it is like for nurse practitioners to work in women's health】／アメリカのナースプラクティショナー（NP)が説明する【NPが産婦人科領域で何をするのか？】In this video, I discuss how I work in women’s health as a nurse practitioner (NP)❤️
We discussed what NPs can do in general, but you might wonder, “Well, what do you do exactly? 🤷♀️!”
I hear you! It’s hard to imagine what NPs do if you haven’t been seen by NPs.
So in this episode, I talk about what kind of cases I see, what kind of procedures I perform, how many patients I see a day etc, so you can have a more concrete id...
2023-09-2314 min
NP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】Why Essays are the Keys to Entering your Dream Nursing/NP ProgramWhen you apply for undergraduate/graduate programs (nursing/NP programs) in the U.S., you are often asked to write an “essay.” Unlike other countries, entrance exams are not common in the U.S. So, essays are the key to successfully getting accepted by your dream nursing/NP programs☝️
In this episode, I talk about why essays are important, what essays are, how you should prepare to write excellent essays to enter your dream schools✨
We are giving out an exclusive FREE lesson on “How to make time for things you l...
2023-08-1928 min
NP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】Four Tips to Build Confidence to be Successful in the U.S.💪In the U.S., being confident helps you get into great nursing/nurse practitioner schools, get great jobs, and increase your pay, so it’s essential to know how to build confidence💪 But building confidence can be hard….certainly it was hard FOR ME😵 But I figured out tips to build confidence through my own experience, and I'll share four tips with you in this video. With these tips, you can build confidence EVEN IF you are a nursing student/nurse practitioner student/newly graduated RN/NP, or international nurse😉
We are giving ou...
2023-08-1334 min
NP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】What is American nursing?This episode discusses the core concepts of American nursing for international nurses🇺🇸
If you are considering building a nursing/nurse practitioner career in the U.S., it’s crucial to understand what American nursing is, because it may be different from nursing you learned in your home country☝️
We are giving out a FREE lesson on “How to make time for things you love”😍 if you sign up for our FREE email list…you can sign up from the link below👇
https://usa.janpproject.com/freelesson
We provide var...
2023-07-2919 min
NP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】Is becoming a nurse practitioner the right decision FOR YOU?Becoming a nurse practitioner was the best decision I’ve made in my life, but this occupation is not for everybody. Before you pour your precious time, money and effort to graduate from a nurse practitioner program, let’s make sure this career path is the right decision FOR YOU!
More videos that are helpful to make your important career decision👇
“Why NOW is the BEST time to become a nurse practitioner in the U.S.?”
https://youtu.be/L0b6RTb6mM0
“Is becoming a nurse practitioner worth it?~Pros of being a nurse practitioner~”
https://youtu.be/kjCcFTi0ZDI
“Is...
2023-07-1516 min
NP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】When is the BEST TIME for international nurses to move to the U.S.?This episode is dedicated to international students😉
Have you wondered when is the best time to come to the U.S.?
Should you move right after high school? After graduating from a college or a nursing program in your mother country? Or should you wait until you have some nursing experience in your country?🤔
I share my opinion to maximize your chance of building a successful nursing career in the U.S.✊
IF YOU ARE READY to make your dream come true, check out our mentorship program, which is specifically made for international students to overcome barriers and struggles to study...
2023-07-0828 min
NP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】Which state is the BEST STATE for NURSE PRACTITIONERS?In this episode, we discuss four aspects (cost of living, NP regulation, safety, and job outlook) to examine which states are the best for nurse practitioners to practice in✨
Here are links to the articles that I mentioned in this episode:
https://www.beckersasc.com/benchmarking/np-pay-for-all-50-states-adjusted-by-cost-of-living.html
https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/slideshows/10-safest-states-in-america?slide=10
https://www.nursingprocess.org/nurse-practitioner-job-outlook.html#:~:text=New%20York-,What%20is%20the%20Job%20Outlook%3A,6%2C400%20more%20nurse%20practitioner%20positions.
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2023-07-0132 min
NP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】Six secrets to make your dreams come true🤫: Part 2This episode discusses “Six secrets to make your dreams come true🤫: Part 2”🙌
This is the second part of this episode, so don’t forget to watch the first part if you haven’t done so😉
If you are ready to make your dream come true, check out our mentorship program, which is specifically made for international students to overcome barriers and struggles to study abroad✊
You can find more info about our group mentorship program for international students on our website👉: usa.janpproject.com...
2023-06-2420 min
NP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】Six secrets to make your dreams come true🤫: Part 1This episode discusses “Six secrets to make your dreams come true🤫: Part 1”🙌
Click the link below to watch the speech by the famous comedian Jim Carry at a commencement that I mentioned during this episode 👇
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CsTp7C7uMVy/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
This is the first part of this episode, so don’t forget to watch the second part, which will be released on June 23rd😉
If you are ready to make your dream come true, check out our ment...
2023-06-1729 min
NP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】Five reasons WHY I CAME TO AMERICAThis episode discusses “Five reasons why I came to America.🇺🇸”
I came to America to become a nurse practitioner when I was 25, and I have been a nurse practitioner in America for almost a decade. I’ll share some reasons why I’m glad I decided to come to the U.S.😘
If you are ready to make your dream come true, check out our mentorship program, which is specifically made for international students to overcome barriers and struggles to study abroad✊
You can find more...
2023-06-1020 min
NP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】Is having nursing experience in primary care WASTE OF TIME?In the previous episode, I recommended having at least 2-3 years of nursing experience in an acute care setting before entering a nurse practitioner (NP) program.
BUT, what about primary care experience???🤷♀️
In this episode, I explain why working in primary care as a registered nurse helped to become a family NP😘
If you are ready to make your dream come true, check out our mentorship program, which is specifically made for international students to overcome barriers and struggles to study abroad✊
...
2023-06-0309 min
NP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】How many YEARS OF NURSING EXPERIENCE should you have before a nurse practitioner program?🤷♀️If you’re considering entering a nurse practitioner (NP) program, you may wonder how much nursing experience is required. In this episode, we discuss the recommended amount of nursing experience before pursuing an NP program. Additionally, I provide specific advice for international nurses😘
If you are ready to make your dream come true, check out our mentorship program, which is specifically made for international students to overcome barriers and struggles to study abroad✊
You can find more info about our group mentorship program for international students on our...
2023-05-2724 min
NP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】Should you choose IN-PERSON, ONLINE, or HYBRID nurse practitioner program?🤷♀️Especially after the pandemic happened, different types of nurse practitioner (NP) programs became available. There are 100% in-person (in-class), 100% online, and hybrid programs, which offer a mix of in-person and online education.
In this episode, we discuss the pros (advantages) or cons (disadvantages) of each type of NP education✨
If you are ready to make your dream come true, check out our mentorship program, which is specifically made for international students to overcome barriers and struggles to study abroad✊
You...
2023-05-2023 min
NP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】Which NURSE PRACTITIONER SPECIALITY should you choose?Did you know that five organizations provide nurse practitioner (NP) certifications and 19 NP certifications exist in the U.S.?😳
Since there are so many types of NP certifications, it’s hard to decide which NP certifications you should choose….😬
In this episode, we will discuss the pros and cons of family NP (FNP) and other specialty NP certifications and give you some tips on how to choose the certification that works for YOU!💪
If you are ready to...
2023-05-1318 min
NP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】なぜ今がアメリカでナースプラクティショナーになるベストな時なのか？このエピソードでは、なぜ今アメリカではナースプラクティショナー（NP)という職業が医療系ではNo.１の仕事で、留学生にとって今がNPになるいいチャンスなのかを話します🙌
@janpproject
アメリカでNPになるなら今がベストな時な5つの理由は以下:
1. 雇用が多く、これからも急増する⤴️
2. 給料が（それなりにいい）💰
3. 素晴らしいワークラーフバランス🏄♀️
4. キャリアチョイスの多さ✨
5. 満足度の高い仕事🥰
もし本気でアメリカでNPになる夢を叶えたい、と思っているなら、留学生のために特別に作られた、英語でのグループコーチングプログラムが2023年7月に開講しますので、ぜひウェブサイトから詳細を見てください😘
👉: usa.janpproject.com
そして日本語でもアメリカ留学のオンラインレッスン＆コーチングを提供しています❤️詳細は下のウェブから👇
janpproject. com
無料のEmail listに登録すると、英語上達秘訣シートがもらえます😻
https://janpproject.com/email-list-opt-in
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About ME:
Hi I’m Miki Miura, DNP, APRN, FNP-C👋
I’m a family nurse practitioner (FNP) in Hawaii, USA.
I was born and raised in Japan🇯🇵. I moved to the U.S. to become an NP when I was 25 years old after working as a registered nurse in Japan✈️
English is my second language, but I was able to graduate from my master’s program (MSN FNP program) as a valedictorian👩🎓 I have a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree as my final nursing degree.
Studying abroad wasn’t easy, not only to study but also because of the stress of financial burden and visa situation. But over the last 10 years of higher education in Japan and in the U.S., I figured out how to be efficient in studying and working, so that I can enjoy my time👍
As one of my motto is “WORK HARD, PLAY HARD” (which by the way, is my favorite phrase I learned from American culture😄), I do
2023-04-3018 min
NP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】Why NOW is the BEST time to become a nurse practitioner in the U.S.?In this episode, I'll explain why NOW is the BEST time to become a nurse practitioner in the U.S.🙌
Five reasons to make your dream of becoming a nurse practitioner in the U.S. NOW:
1. Great job market⤴️
2. Good salary💰
3. Great work-life-balance🏄♀️
4. Opportunities for advancements✨
5. Fulfilling job🥰
If you are ready to make your dream come true, check out our mentorship program which is specifically made for international students to overcome barriers and struggles to study abroad✊
2023-04-2917 minThe Ambitious Nurse | RN, Nursing Career, Nursing Job Opportunities02// Introduction to The Ambitious Nurse PodcastWho is this podcaster? What is this podcast really about? These are the questions I will answer in this show. I have a wide variety of experience in the nursing field, which tells why I speak on this topic and what the Ambitious Nurse Podcast is all about. In this episode, I speak on my passion for nursing and my desire to help experienced nurses grow in nursing or take on a broader healthcare career. Bonnie Meadows MSN, APRN, ACCNS-AGWebsite: The Ambitious Nurse Podcast
2022-08-2521 min
Nurse Wellness PodcastNWP: PIN: Are You Thinking About Going from RN to DNP? Wendy with Camylle Appiahene MSN, APRN, NP-CCamylle is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner credentialed through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She has a total of 16 years of experience in the medical field, as she started her path as a Certified Nursing Assistant in 2006. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Connecticut in 2008 and her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Saint Joseph in 2013. She is currently enrolled in the Doctor of Nursing Program at the University of Saint Joseph and anticipates graduating at the end of 2022. As a registered nurse, Camylle worked in a skilled nursing...
2022-07-0633 min
That's Healthful53. Grief & Bereavement with Dr. Susan JacobGrief & Bereavement with Dr. Susan Jacob Grief and bereavement are different for everyone. Join me for a conversation with Dr. Susan Jacob, Executive Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Nursing as we talk about the grieving process. Dr. Jacob has studied grief and loss for over 30 years and has facilitated support groups to assist those in dealing with these experiences. She was instrumental in the development of Hospice in Memphis and received the key to the city of Memphis in 1980 as recognition for having done so. Dr. Jacob...
2022-06-0335 min
Nurse Wellness PodcastNWP: Are You A New Nurse Practitioner Transitioning from RN to Advance Practice? Wendy with Dr. Noella West, DNP, APRN, AGNP-CDr. Noella West creates a dynamic and forward moving atmosphere conducive to positive learning in the realm of topics tailored to Women Living Well Over 40 Neurology, Stroke, Heart Health and overall Wellness; she drives transformation and innovation with educating the community of those served.Dr. Noella C. West DNP, APRN, AGNP-C is a national speaker, sought after educator and author. Known for engaging and motivating her audience, she provides a unique experience. Dr. West serves as adjunct professor at the University of Tampa and the University of South Florida. She has presented at international and national c...
2022-05-1829 minThat's Healthful49. Nurses Week 2022 with Dr. Susan Jacob - Where We've Been & Where We're GoingNational Nurses Week: Where We’ve Been & Where We’re GoingDr. Susan Jacob Executive Associate Dean, UTHSC CON Join me this week as we celebrate National Nurses Week 2022! My guest is Dr. Susan Jacob, Executive Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Nursing. Nurses have been at the forefront of many major events in our nation and in the world. Nurses positively affect change in individuals, families, and communities. Dr. Jacob has co-authored a textbook, now in its’ 9th edition, that is used all over the nation, Contemporary Nursin...
2022-05-0628 minThat's Healthful48. Self-Care & Self-Awareness for Healthcare Professionals with Jasmyne Nelson, LMSWSelf-Care for Healthcare Professionals Jasmyne Nelson LMSW This week’s episode is very enlightening! While not just for healthcare professionals, practicing self-care is essential for all of us in order to prevent burnout. Ms. Jasmyne Nelson defines self-care – as what it is and what it is not. Self-care is essential to our well-being and practicing self-care means we need to be self-aware. Ms. Nelson discusses all of this and more. Learn about resources to evaluate yourself and why setting boundaries is a necessary component of self-care. More about Ms. Nelson:Jasmyne Nelson is a lice...
2022-04-2937 minThat's Healthful47. Sexual Assault Awareness with Dr. Amanda TaylorSexual Assault Awareness MonthGuest: Amanda Taylor DNP, ANP-BC, SANE-A, SANE-PDirector of Nursing, Shelby County Crime Victims Rape Crisis CenterJoin me this week for a conversation about sexual assault with Dr. Amanda Taylor, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN). April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and the theme this year is “Building Safe Online Spaces Together”. Dr. Taylor and I discuss the online environment and how cybersex can turn into unwanted in-person sexual assault. We talk about how predators use social media to engage children, how to help loved ones who may have been victims of s...
2022-04-2220 minThat's Healthful46. National Child Abuse Prevention Month Part 3: Corporal PunishmentNational Child Abuse Awareness Month With Dr. Lauren Burge, Child Abuse Pediatrician & Dr. Andrea Sebastian, Child Abuse Nurse Practitioner: Part 3 – Corporal Punishment April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Join me for a very informative conversation with Dr. Lauren Burge, Child Abuse Pediatrician at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, TN, and Dr. Andrea Sebastian, Child Abuse Nurse Practitioner at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital. Both are assistant professors at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. In this episode, we discuss corporal punishment (CP), a controversial and sensitive topic. What are the recommendations from the American Academ...
2022-04-1528 minThat's Healthful45. National Child Abuse Prevention Month Part 2: Sentinel InjuriesNational Child Abuse Awareness Month With Dr. Lauren Burge, Child Abuse Pediatrician & Dr. Andrea Sebastian, Child Abuse Nurse Practitioner: Part 2 – Sentinel Injuries April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Join me for a very informative conversation with Dr. Lauren Burge, Child Abuse Pediatrician at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, TN, and Dr. Andrea Sebastian, Child Abuse Nurse Practitioner at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital. Both are assistant professors at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. In this episode, we discuss sentinel injuries in children. Learn what age groups are at the greatest risk and why. Drs. B...
2022-04-0818 minThat's Healthful44. Part 1 - Child Abuse Awareness Month: Abusive Head Trauma Dr. Lauren Burge & Dr. Andrea SebastianNational Child Abuse Awareness Month With Dr. Lauren Burge, Child Abuse Pediatrician & Dr. Andrea Sebastian, Child Abuse Nurse Practitioner: Part 1 – Abusive Head TraumaApril is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Join me for a very informative conversation with Dr. Lauren Burge, Child Abuse Pediatrician at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, TN, and Dr. Andrea Sebastian, Child Abuse Nurse Practitioner at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital. Both are assistant professors at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. In this episode, we discuss Abusive Head Trauma (AHT). Learn what age groups are at the greatest risk and why. D...
2022-04-0130 minThat's Healthful43. National Colorectal Awareness Month With Dr. Ricketta Clark APRN, FNPNational Colorectal Awareness Month With Dr. Ricketta Clark, APRN, FNPMarch is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Join me for an informative conversation with Dr. Ricketta Clark, ARPN, FNP as we discuss the vulnerable populations affected by this cancer and the recommended tests and ages for screenings. Dr. Clark talks about her role in gastroenterology, the risk factors for colon cancer, and symptoms. Learn what you can do to decrease your chance of developing colon cancer and if you are a provider, how to educate your patients about colon cancer to optimize their health. More about...
2022-03-2525 minThat's Healthful42. Community Drug Take Back Program with Tyler MeltonCommunity Engagement & the Prevention of Drug Misuse with Proper Medication DisposalDid you know that proper disposal of medications varies based on the medication? Do you know the estimated cost per year for proper drug disposal? Where can you take medications to be disposed of properly? Join me for a conversation with Dr. Tyler Melton, PharmD to uncover these answers and more. We discuss how opioids in the treatment of pain are the largest category of misuse and are usually stored and disposed of improperly, as well. There has been an increase in opioid overdose deaths since the...
2022-03-1828 minThat's Healthful41. Outpatient Antiviral Treatment Options for Covid-19Outpatient Antiviral Treatment for COVID-19Whether you’re a patient or a provider there are many considerations to know before taking or prescribing the new oral antiviral medications, Paxlovid, and molnupiravir. Indicated for the treatment of COVID-19, Paxlovid and molnupiravir are approved under the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA). Join me for a conversation with Drs. Tyler Melton and Brandon Hawkins, Pharm D, and assistant professors in the College of Pharmacy at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center as we discuss what you need to know about these medications. Paxlovid and molnupiravir, protease inhibitors, are highly ef...
2022-03-1142 minThat's Healthful40. Workplace Violence in Healthcare with RN, Brittany DiNataleWorkplace Violence: The healthcare industry has risen to 10.4 per 10,000 workers since 2018 (AACN, 2021). Join me for a conversation with Registered Nurse, Brittany DiNatale about the violence against healthcare workers and understanding the issues surrounding this growing problem in the healthcare profession. Brittany defines workplace violence, steps to combat workplace violence including legislation, and where we go from here. We discuss the UTHSC CON’s Management of Aggressive Patient Situations (MAPS) program to help give healthcare providers the tools needed to de-escalate potentially dangerous situations. More about Brittany DiNatale, BSN, RN:Britt DiNatale enjoys wearing many hats and ha...
2022-03-0428 minThat's Healthful39. Black History Month with Dr. Keevia Porter & Ms. Katrina ThompsonBlack History Month: Black Health & Wellness with Dr. Keevia Porter, Assistant Professor in the CON, and Ms. Katrina Thompson, President of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Memphis Chapter.Join me for a stimulating conversation on Black Health & Wellness with Dr. Keevia Porter and Ms. Katrina Thompson. We discuss notable African-American women in history and health disparities that exist for African-American women including increased risk of heart disease, hypertension, obesity, diabetes, and cancer. We also discuss notable contributions made to science and the health and well-being of African-Americans on the behalf of dedicated African-American women like Dr. Rebecca...
2022-02-2525 min