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Real World NPPath to Overcoming Disillusionment in Healthcare with Rebecca ArnoldRebecca Arnold, a holistic leadership coach, discusses the challenges of disillusionment and burnout in mission-driven professions like nursing and medicine. She emphasizes the importance of addressing emotions and processing them in a safe and titrated manner. Rebecca highlights the concept of the window of tolerance and suggests practices like meditation and mindfulness to expand it. She also emphasizes the value of emotions as sources of information and intuition. The path from disillusionment to fulfillment involves sitting with emotions, seeking support from professionals, and making small changes within the system. In this conversation, Rebecca and Liz discuss the path to...
2024-11-1457 minReal World NPHow to Negotiate a Raise for Nurse Practitioners with Amanda GuarniereIn this conversation, Liz Rohr and Amanda Guarniere discuss negotiating a raise as a nurse practitioner. They emphasize the importance of collecting data about your job performance and your value to the organization. They also highlight the need to consider the employer's perspective and understand what matters to them. The conversation covers productivity metrics, RVUs (Relative Value Units), and the importance of building a case for a raise. They also discuss the different factors to consider in a compensation package and how to approach the conversation with your employer. In this conversation, Liz Rohr and Amanda Guarniere discuss negotiation...
2024-10-2453 minReal World NPUnexpected Mentorship Questions from New NPs - Interview with Kara Pesola, NPIn this conversation, Liz Rohr and Kara Pesola discuss the challenges and common experiences of new nurse practitioners (NPs). They highlight the importance of support and mentorship for new grads and address the imposter syndrome many NPs experience. They also discuss the common questions and concerns that new NPs have, such as managing complex conditions and navigating controlled substances. The conversation emphasizes the need for new NPs to trust their judgment, seek guidance when needed, and prioritize patient safety. In this conversation, Liz Rohr and Kara Pesola discuss the challenges and considerations in primary care practice. They touch on...
2024-10-1044 minReal World NPAssessing Chest Pain: New Red Flags & Risk Factors - Interview with Jennifer Carlquist, PAIn this conversation, Liz Rohr interviews Jennifer Carlquist, a physician assistant with extensive experience in cardiology, who discusses the assessment and management of chest pain.They covered: - Assessing cardiac versus noncardiac chest pain- Assessing risk for MI and when to send patients to the ED or not- What EKG findings to watch out for, and how to learn more to build your ekg reading confidence (and what’s new!)- What we can do for patients to assess and manage heart disease risk, including labs and...
2024-08-221h 06Real World NPTreating Substance Use Disorder: Stimulants & How to get Addiction Histories - Interview with Shelby PopeIn this conversation, Liz Rohr and Shelby Pope discuss the importance of taking a comprehensive history of substance use, and how to assess and treat stimulant use disorder. They cover the challenges healthcare providers face in asking the right questions, and emphasize the need for open conversations and non-judgmental approaches.They cover screening for addiction, how to elicit a substance use history, including types and routes of substance use. Shelby covers the mechanism of action of cocaine and methamphetamine in the brain, the withdrawal symptoms associated with stimulant use disorder, and the next steps for primary...
2024-08-0852 minReal World NPTreating Opiate Use Disorder in Primary Care - Interview with Shelby Pope, NPIn this episode, Liz Rohr interviews Shelby Pope, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, they discuss the stigma around addiction, the importance of supporting patients with opiate use disorder while exploring Shelby’s journey into addiction medicine and impacts of this field. This episode includes discussion of various treatment options for opiate use disorder, including naltrexone and buprenorphine, including the importance of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder, while emphasizing the effectiveness of methadone and buprenorphine in reducing the risk of overdose and mortality. Liz and Shelby explore the process of induction and...
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The Ambitious Introvert® PodcastEpisode 147: Following Your Passions & Using Your Strengths in Business with Liz RohrThis week on The Ambitious Introvert® Podcast I’m joined by Messaging & Strategy Consultant Liz Rohr. Liz supports her clients to communicate what they do, who it's for and how they do it - while also giving themselves permission to be truly honest about what they want. Liz is a highly sensitive empath, runs two businesses and her background is as a nurse practitioner, so she is truly multi-passionate.One of the things I loved most about our conversation is that Liz created both her businesses based on what she loves and what she’s good at. At a...
2023-07-1739 minReal World NPManaging COPD Exacerbation In Primary CareWalking into an examination room and seeing a patient hunched over with labored breathing, audible wheezing, and an oxygen tank can be intimidating for any nurse practitioner.And if you’re a nurse practitioner in primary care, it is essential to understand the management of COPD exacerbations to provide the best care you can to patients.COPD exacerbation can look scary, but the management is fairly straightforward. So is the choice of whether or not to prescribe antibiotics (and which ones!)This week, we’re sharing a case study about the...
2023-03-2122 minReal World NPContraceptive Counseling For Primary Care NPsSome people feel really uncomfortable talking about anything that has to do with reproductive health. Some of these people are patients, and some of them are healthcare professionals. Are you one of them?If you thought that you might be off the hook because you work in primary care - you’re not. It’s a part of taking care of the entire patient. When you know and understand your patients’ goals for family planning a lot of other pieces of the clinical picture can become more clear.Having a plan for the conver...
2023-03-1409 minReal World NPHow To Diagnose and Treat Abnormal Uterine BleedingIt’s easy to think the worst when your patient mentions abnormal bleeding. It can mean so many things! Context is everything for the patient with abnormal uterine bleeding. Their age, their history, when it started, how long it lasted, their other diagnoses, even their other medications. These are all factors to consider in the patient with abnormal uterine bleeding, and will point you in a starting direction for your assessment and help you to build your differential.Abnormal uterine bleeding often doesn’t mean the same thing for a young person in their twenties compared to s...
2023-03-0712 minReal World NPPreventing Burnout As A New Nurse Practitioner: Interview with a Self-Care StrategistBurnout is a hot topic in all aspects of healthcare. You might be thinking that it’s something that affects other people. You might think it’s something that impacts Nurse Practitioners who are more established in their careers. You might think it’s one of the last things that you need to think about as a new grad Nurse Practitioner. Until you start to experience symptoms of burnout. This week, we are talking with Diana from Catalyst for Self Care. She’s a well-seasoned Nurse Practitioner and a self-care strategist. What makes her an expert? Because s...
2023-02-2831 minReal World NPInterview with a PulmonologistHave you ever wondered how best to manage your patients with pulmonary diagnoses? How much steroid use is too much for these patients? What happens after you refer your patients to pulmonology? How do we bridge the gap between primary care and pulmonology? You gave us all the questions that you have for pulmonology – and we have answers. In this high yield interview, we will go over the answers to all of your questions and a lot more. We talk in depth with pulmonologist Dr. Daniel Seifer about your questions and more. From what to be...
2023-02-141h 15Real World NPWhat To Do When You Have Bad News For PatientsHave you had to give a patient bad news? Did you feel prepared or scared? It is a necessary part of being a Nurse Practitioner, and it’s always going to be challenging, but it is better if you are prepared. Not all bad news is created the same. In some cases, bad news is life changing information, but in other cases, it might be life limiting information. What we might consider serious news, like a new diagnosis of diabetes, might be catastrophic to the patient. Doing our best to understand and anticipate the patient’s per...
2023-02-0720 minReal World NPNutritional Counseling for Diabetes Patients - What You Need to KnowDiabetes might be one of the most challenging chronic conditions to manage. It definitely requires a lot of partnership between provider and patient; you may find yourself spending more time with your diabetic patient than any other group of patients in your practice.We talked with Nurse Practitioner and Registered Dietitian, Meghan Kavanaugh, about her work with diabetic patients. The interview was such a hit that we brought her back again to answer all of your questions about the nutritional aspects of helping your patients with diabetes. This week, we get answers to your questions, and...
2023-01-3154 minReal World NPAsk A Cardiology Nurse PractitionerAs a nurse practitioner in primary care, there are SO many things I’ve wanted to ask a cardiology nurse practitioner. This week, I had the lovely pleasure of interviewing Scott Pasquale, FNP and cardiology nurse practitioner, with questions from the RWNP community. In this episode, we covered:What cardiologists wish primary care providers knewA breakdown of common cardiovascular tests, how to explain them to patients, and how to choose between each one!Review of how to order holter monitors the right way!Common cardiovascular topics like atrial fibrillation, anticoagulation, and heart fai...
2023-01-2450 minReal World NPStarting Insulin In Type 2 DiabetesFeeling comfortable with treating type 2 diabetes can be overwhelming as a new grad Nurse Practitioner – and even as a seasoned Nurse Practitioner, especially if you don’t have a lot of diabetic patients in your practice. Some patients will be able to improve their diabetes and get their A1C down with lifestyle changes alone; others will need to add oral medication; others will need to add insulin to get optimal control of their diabetes.When the time comes to have a conversation with your patient about starting insulin, they are likely to have lots of ques...
2023-01-1712 minReal World NPPreoperative Assessment for New Nurse PractitionersWhat does it mean to “clear” a patient for surgery? Every patient needs to have a visit with a healthcare provider before their surgery in order to assess their health and verify that it is relatively safe to proceed with surgery. When they end up on your schedule, it’s up to you whether or not they will get the go ahead (no pressure). If you are wondering how, as someone who has not been trained to perform surgeries, you are supposed to understand a patient’s ability to tolerate a surgery or procedure, this video should help.Pa...
2023-01-1018 minReal World NPHow To Know When To Change Jobs As A Nurse PractitionerThe thought of your Nurse Practitioner job not being the right fit can be scary. You’ve invested a lot of time, money, and energy – not to mention all the things that you have sacrificed – to get to this point, and now? You may have spent a lot of time imagining what it would look like to be working as an NP, and this isn’t it. Whether you are working with a collaborator or on your own, whether you are in primary care or a specialty, whether you have your own panel of patients or not –...
2023-01-0309 minReal World NPDiagnosing Wrist Pain for New Nurse PractitionersWrist pain is a SUPER common chief complaint in primary care. Most of the time, luckily, it’s chronic wrist pain that’s from overuse (versus the more acute, dangerous differential diagnoses with injuries), but it’s still a lot to work through as a new nurse practitioner.In this week’s episode, I’m covering the overview approach to diagnosing wrist pain in primary care for new nurse practitioners:✅ What first triage questions to ask✅ Red flags to watch out for✅ History questions, physical exam and special tests to perform
2022-12-2710 minReal World NPThe Right (and Wrong) Way to Ask Questions as a New Nurse PractitionerWhen you're a new nurse practitioner, you need to make thousands of decisions a day.(Which usually translates to thousands of questions).I made mistakes as a new grad, and luckily for me, I had a very patient colleague who was there to help guide me.In this video, I'll share:Some of my mistakes (I'm a little embarrassed)Three easy steps to make sure you ask questions the right way (so you get the answers you're looking for and build and maintain your colleague relationships)
2022-12-2007 minReal World NPSyphilis Laboratory Diagnosis for New Nurse PractitionersSyphilis lab interpretation can be confusing, and it’s a BIG topic, but in this episode, I review the most common scenario that I see in primary care.I cover treponemal and non-treponemal tests, how to interpret them most specifically in the context of slightly abnormal, asymptomatic patients (the most common scenario in primary care), as well as the treatment and follow up, and when to refer to a specialist.How to cold call a specialist (you can do it!!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoFAYS0YN_URead th...
2022-12-1313 minReal World NPHow To Choose Which Oral Contraceptive Pill for New Nurse PractitionersWhen it comes to choosing which oral contraceptive pill to prescribe, there are SO many options. How do you know which one is the right one? As a new nurse practitioner, you’ll usually get different recommendations from different providers.In this video I’ll be covering:The first step to prescribing that’s easy to forgetWhat criteria to consider when choosingThe two main routes to follow (and how to know which one to go down)Plus, check out the resources I reference in this video to help you decide:...
2022-12-0608 minReal World NPWhen to use antibiotics Persistent Cough Case Study for New Nurse PractitionersIt's 2 p.m., the medical assistant comes to your office and lets you know your next patient is ready, and they're here because they "need antibiotics"...... But do they? Or don't they?They've "had a cold" or "a nasty cough" for over three weeks now.... they've "tried everything," and "got an antibiotic last time."Are you seeing this every day now, too? 'Tis the season. This week's case study is all about that sticky situation--✔️ Productive cough for over 3 weeks ("subacute")...
2022-11-2918 minReal World NPTreating Anticoagulated PatientsSo many things in primary care are deceptively complex. There may be a few genuinely simple things that we treat, but so many things that come into our exam rooms are complex and sometimes downright confusing. Anticoagulated patients are one of those situations. While the concept itself is pretty simple – medication that thins the blood so that they don’t get clots, got it – the reality of managing an anticoagulated patient is something else. In primary care, we are often either inheriting the patient who is on anticoagulation, or we are following up after someone else st...
2022-11-1511 minReal World NPDetermining The Cause Of Microscopic HematuriaIt’s not unusual to be taken by surprise when you see microscopic hematuria on urine dip results. The patients who end up with this as part of their presentation are often asymptomatic, and may even be giving you a urine sample for another reason – which can make chasing down the cause even more of a mystery. If you don’t know where to start when it comes to determining the cause of microscopic hematuria, you’re not alone. In this video, we will cover a high-level approach to investigating a finding of microscopic hematuria. We will g...
2022-11-0810 minReal World NPTalking About Disability Rights - An Interview with Andrea Dalzell, Disability Rights InfluencerGetting comfortable talking with patients or other healthcare professionals about disabilities can be challenging. It’s not something that is typically covered in school, and if you don’t have personal experience with the subject, you may find yourself floundering trying to find the right thing to say – or to avoid saying the wrong thing. And when you don’t feel comfortable, how can you expect your patient to feel comfortable? We asked our Real World NP community their questions for working collaboratively with disabled patients. In this week’s episode, we got answers from Andrea Dalz...
2022-11-0145 minReal World NPDiscussing Sexual Health With Your Patients - An Interview With A Sexual Health EducatorAwkward conversations are common in healthcare settings. Learning how to actually have these conversations (or start these conversations, or navigate these conversations)…that’s much more rare. Discussing sexual health doesn’t have to be challenging for patients or providers; with some preparation and some practice, it can become as second nature as any other discussion you have in the exam room. Making assumptions, or avoiding the topic altogether, can create missed opportunities and serious gaps in the patient’s care. A common misconception is that the patients will bring up anything that you should know – in...
2022-10-2544 minReal World NPWhat I Wish I Asked At My Job Interview As A Nurse PractitionerYou know that moment in the job interview when they ask if you have any questions? Have you ever been totally stumped? Not fun. Even worse is when you get home afterward and think of all the questions that you wish you asked. If you are on the job hunt, or about to be, we have the questions to ask that will give you lots of information about the job and the workplace, and really help you to understand whether it is the right fit for you. This week, we have so...
2022-10-1814 minReal World NPUnderstanding New Grad Nurse Practitioner Job OffersYou knew some things would be different when you decided to become a Nurse Practitioner. You would need more education; you’d have a whole host of new job-related responsibilities; you would probably even have different work hours. But did you expect the job search process would also be drastically different as an NP?This week, we’ll talk about some of the differences between RN and NP job searches, how to navigate the differences, and find the job (and job offer) that is best for you.· What to do if you end up in a toxic...
2022-10-1115 minReal World NPManaging Diabetes, Hypertension & CKD Course Q&A: Bonus Podcast EpisodeIn this Livestream, I share about our newest course Managing Diabetes, Hypertension & CKD over at https://www.realworldnp.com/courses.After lab interpretation, the three main topics that new NPs struggle with managing are DM, HTN & CKD-- so I decided to review the 100+ page guidelines cover to cover, do a deep dive on all the meds, cold-call specialists with my questions and report back with all the info I wish I could have had as a new NP.It's got 10.35 hours of continuing education (including 2.8 hours of pharmacology!) from AANP -- also works...
2022-10-0638 minReal World NPYour Urology Questions - Answered!How much did you learn about urology in school? If your answer was “not a whole lot,” welcome. Most Nurse Practitioner programs do not cover urology concerns in great depth, which can contribute to a real lack of clarity once you start practicing. You may double or triple your knowledge of common urology concerns today. This week, we talk with Dr. Joseph Acquaye, who answers all of the questions that you submitted about urology. In this interview, we talk about: When to refer your patient to urology, and what happens when you doUrinar...
2022-10-0452 minReal World NPTime Management Tips: An Interview With The World's Most Productive Nurse PractitionerEver find yourself at work until all hours finishing your charting – or, even worse, taking charting home with you? Wondering how you might possibly get a handle on all of this stuff before you drown? You are most definitely not alone; time management challenges are super common (especially in primary care) for new grads, seasoned NPs, and almost everyone in a patient-facing position. This week, we talk with Jessica Reeves, a Nurse Practitioner with a knack for time management (and author of Secrets From The World’s Most Productive Nurse Practitioner). We’ll cover: ...
2022-09-2758 minReal World NPAsk A Diabetic Educator Nurse PractitionerWhy can’t diabetes management be like we learned in school? That was complicated enough.Now you’re on your own, and there are so many questions with your patients to manage diabetes. Symptoms that don’t necessarily follow a straight line. All of the elements of managing diabetes that are beyond your control – patient’s motivation, cost of medications, how realistic a plan may be, how long until they can be seen by the specialist that you referred them to –it gets more complex by the minute.[Spoiler alert: these are not issues faced...
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Real World NPHeart Failure Management In Primary CareHeart failure is, without a doubt, one of the more complex topics that you will encounter in primary care. Two types, four stages, four classes, evolving guidelines for treatment, and a host of medications – it’s a lot to wrap your head around. Especially in a 15-minute visit. Let’s talk about the core concepts of heart failure and increase your confidence. We’ll cover:✅ The two types of heart failure, and how the different types impact the approach to treatment✅ Diagnostics – which labs, which tests, and the crucial role of ejection fraction in heart failure
2022-09-1322 minReal World NPTreating Patients With Symptoms Of Recurrent UTIFor patients and providers, few things are more frustrating than recurrent UTIs.This week, let’s talk about recurrent UTIs and how to get real results for your patients.Gender - and how to approach all patients in an inclusive wayThe difference between recurrent and relapsing UTIEvidence-based versus anecdotal risk factorsLabs to order, what to look for (and how to look)Strategies for managementAdding to the tools in your toolkit will lead to strategies for success, which will make it MUCH easier to work with the frustrated patient with recurrent UT...
2022-09-0616 minReal World NPManaging Chronic Cough In AdultsYou have a patient who has been coughing for weeks, maybe even a couple of months. You’ve already ruled out COVID; where do you turn next?This week, let’s talk about chronic cough – what it is, how it differs from acute cough, when to refer the patient, and more:✅ Common causes – things like GERD, asthma, allergies✅ The special history questions to ask and how they will help with your differentials✅ What to watch for in the physical exam✅ Labs and other tests to order✅ Red flags
2022-08-3015 minReal World NPManaging Lower Limb Numbness In Primary CareWhat could be causing your patient’s lower limb numbness? And more importantly – how do you figure it out?This week, we’ll talk about some strategies to help narrow down the cause of your patient’s symptoms, share some clinical pearls, some assessment techniques that can point you in the right direction (FAST), and more:✅ The most essential history questions to ask✅ Special questions just for lower limb numbness✅ A quick assessment that will rule in or rule out a variety of causes✅ Where to focus your physical ex...
2022-08-2316 minReal World NPMonkeypox Treatment for Nurse Practitioners - Part 2With the most recent global Monkeypox outbreak in May of this year, there’s been a lot of confusion among patients and providers about treatment options and vaccination.With about 7,000 cases in the United States as of this recording, luckily the treatment options are starting to become more available. As I mentioned in the first episode of this series, thus far the treatments and vaccines have been only available through the Strategic National Stockpile, a government supply created to prepare for outbreaks. However, we’re starting to see more availability as the weeks go on.
2022-08-1716 minReal World NPMonkeypox Explained for PatientsMonkeypox has been confusing and scary for a number of patients, especially on the heels of the Covid pandemic that we’re still facing. Even though we usually make videos for primary care providers, we decided to make this episode, especially for patients, to help clear up some confusion for them, as well as show clinicians an example of how we have these conversations with our patients.In this episode, we answer the questions:What is Monkeypox?What the symptoms are and how bad are they?Who is getting this and why?Wi...
2022-08-1516 minReal World NPMonkeypox for Nurse Practitioners - Part 1**ERROR UPDATE** I mistakenly said that cotton swabs can be used but it's ONLY synthetic swabs for monkeypox testing!! Link for testing instructions here.Monkeypox has been confusing and scary for patients and providers alike, especially on the heels of the Covid pandemic that we’re still facing. The WHO named it a public health emergency and global outbreak, as has the CDC, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s as scary as it sounds.At the time of this episode, there have been about 7,000 cases in the US, predominantly in patients who ar...
2022-08-1020 minReal World NPPap Screening in Primary CarePaps. How can such a common primary care intervention cause so much confusion? How often to screen, how to understand any findings that are not black and white, how to advise your patient about next steps – you would not be the first NP to feel overwhelmed with abnormal pap results in your inbox.This week, we’ll take some of the mystery out of this challenging clinical topic, and help you understand the main points that will guide your treatment. We’ll talk about:✅ Current guidelines, and how they apply to your patient, (and our...
2022-08-0219 minReal World NPAANP President InterviewWhether you are a brand-new NP or you have been practicing for a while, the AANP has likely done something that has made your job easier. But what does the AANP actually do and how does it work?In this special one-on-one interview with Stephen Ferrara, President-elect of the AANP, we got the opportunity to ask him questions from the Real World NP community.We talked about:✅ What AANP is (and what it isn’t)✅ How the NP educational system works✅ Key differences between medical a...
2022-07-2635 minReal World NPManaging Depression In The Primary Care SettingDepression in the primary care setting – super common. With a shortage of mental health providers and increasing numbers of patients with symptoms, depression is becoming a leading primary care health concern. If you feel unsure or unprepared for these patient encounters, you are in the right place.This week, we’re taking some of the mystery out of working with patients with depression in the primary care setting. We’ll cover:✅ Red flags of depression assessment, and how to handle them when you find them✅ Key resources you need to know out at you...
2022-07-1919 minReal World NPTreating Patients With InsomniaBy the time the patient with insomnia makes it to primary care, they have probably been struggling with sleep for a while, and have probably tried some things on their own – without luck. And now they’re hoping YOU can fix it, preferably…tonight?Insomnia is a murky clinical topic; it’s not always as simple as not getting enough sleep. If you aren’t sure where to start with the patient with insomnia, let’s get you sure. This week, we’ll talk about:✅ Sleep hygiene – what it is and why it’s important in patie...
2022-07-1218 minReal World NPDoes it Get Better as a Nurse Practitioner?Let’s be real: the first few years of practice as an NP can be TOUGH. Not only do you have this vast amount of new clinical knowledge to put into practice, you’re also learning the ins and outs of how a clinic runs (for better or worse), and adjusting to being the place where the buck stops. Is it really surprising that you are wondering if it gets better?It’s a kind of taboo topic, even though it’s a common question that most NPs ask (if only to themselves). It’s also time to pu...
2022-07-0515 minReal World NPSimple Hypercalcemia Workup (with Case Study): Lab Interpretation for New Nurse PractitionersLabs interpretation for new nurse practitioners can be confusing, and most new grads don't feel well-prepared by what they learned in NP school.In this podcast episode, I break it down with a SUPER interesting case study from my first year as an NP, and make the approach super simple with 3 steps, including the top do-not-miss diagnoses.Join us for the Lab Interpretation Crash Course for Nurse Practitioners here.Read the full blog post._______________________________© 2022 Real World NP. For educational and informational purposes only, see realworldnp.com/d...
2022-06-2820 minReal World NPManaging Anxiety in Primary Care for New Nurse PractitionersManaging anxiety in primary care is super common, but especially now during the pandemic quarantine.In this podcast, you'll learn:✅ When it's anxiety... and when it's not✅ How to assess symptoms, history and the best tools to make it faster and easier✅ The step-by-step to manage anxiety, and what to do if it's not working.There's SO much I could say about anxiety and mental health, let me know what questions you have or topics you want to hear more about.Grab your cheat...
2022-06-2118 minReal World NPDiagnosing Migraine in Primary CareYour friend, your aunt, your patient in your primary care office - everyone seems to be talking about migraines. But is it a headache or is it a migraine? How do you know the difference?As a new grad, it’s not unusual to feel like you have been thrown into the deep end when patients present with a migraine or a headache. It’s not a super black and white topic, and patients sometimes have a hard time describing their symptoms, which adds to the challenge.This week, we’ll talk about what m...
2022-06-1407 minReal World NPDiagnosing Headache in Primary Care: Red FlagsPatients who come into primary care for a headache are often worried that it’s something very serious - and it’s your job to know whether it is or not. Many headaches are nothing overly serious, but as a new grad, it can be hard to know just how concerned to be and what to do with your concern. Let’s build your confidence and demystify some of the grey areas of headaches. In this video, we’ll cover: ✅ A simple tool that you can use to guide your visit, assessment...
2022-06-0712 minReal World NPLGBTQIA+ Competency for Healthcare Providers: Interview with Terra AndersonLGBTQIA+ cultural competency helps not only our patients to feel safer, seen, and supported, but it also improves health outcomes. Many providers aren’t sure what that competency looks like, or even where to start. It’s more than the correct pronouns and language – but how much more?In this week’s episode, we talk with Terra Anderson, who uses they/them pronouns, is a somatic therapist, and LGBTQIA+ educator about how providers can improve their competency when working with LGBTQIA+ patients.✅ What LGBTQIA+ patients wish their healthcare providers knew✅ What is affirming...
2022-05-3137 minReal World NPWorkup for Syncope in Primary CareIf even thinking about a patient with syncope makes you feel a little lightheaded yourself, you are in the right place.Your patient passed out, so their family insisted that they see their PCP. Now they’re in your exam room, and you need a roadmap to see what happened, what is going on, and how we got here.Let’s talk about how to approach the visit for the patient with syncope in primary care, why you will want to work backward to assess them, the four main categories of syncope, and more...
2022-05-2412 minReal World NPHow to Give Feedback to Your Medical AssistantHave you found yourself needing to give feedback to your MA or support staff – with no idea where to start? You are not alone. As an NP, your role is unique; you’re not the boss, yet you are expected to give some level of guidance and leadership. And when what a staff member is doing isn’t working, that message usually needs to come from you. Let’s talk about how to give feedback to your MA or support staff in a way that is constructive, positive, and won’t leave either of you feeling lik...
2022-05-1718 minReal World NPDecreased Appetite in ChildrenContext is key for the pediatric patient with decreased appetite. Getting a sense of what is normal for the patient and their overall health goes a long way in deciding how to approach the visit.This week, let’s talk about where to start when you see these patients, and how to get the context that is so essential for these visits.✅ What to know about the patient before you even walk into the exam room✅ When to ask broad questions, when to ask targeted questions – and why✅ Which body syste...
2022-05-1017 minReal World NPWell Child Check Hacks for Nurse PractitionersWell child visits can be very intimidating for new Nurse Practitioners, even if you love working with children. There are so many questions to ask, so many developmental elements to consider – it’s easy to feel a lot of pressure not to miss anything in these visits.This week, let’s talk about ways to come into these visits with tools to make it easier for you and to set your mind at ease.✅ Top things to know for well child visits✅ My favorite resources for pedi milestones✅ How to plan your...
2022-05-0312 minReal World NPDiagnostic Approach to Fatigue in Primary CareFatigue is a tricky clinical topic that can seem overwhelming in a primary care visit – sometimes even for the seasoned NP. Having a game plan can help with the stress of these visits and increase your confidence when you see these patients.In this week’s episode, let’s talk about what you need to know to be prepared for the patient with fatigue.✅ Strategies to approaching diagnosis✅ How to get the history you need✅ The body systems you MUST assess✅ Chronic causes to rule in/out✅ Top que...
2022-04-2713 minReal World NPPancreatitis Diagnosis for New Nurse PractitionersEpigastric pain as a chief complaint happens ALL the time in primary care. And we all order labs to help rule out pancreatitis, but most clinicians feel uncomfortable with diagnosing pancreatitis in primary care. Even though it’s not that common, it’s certainly a red flag diagnosis to watch out for.In this episode I cover:✅ The main causes of pancreatitis✅ What labs to order and what to look out for✅ The criteria for diagnosing pancreatitis✅ The next steps to take when you suspect itRead t...
2022-04-1910 minReal World NPDiagnosing Abdominal Pain for New Nurse PractitionersSome chief complaints are more stressful than others. Abdominal pain is CERTAINLY one of them, especially for new nurse practitioners.In this episode, I give my top systematic hacks for diagnosing abdominal pain in the primary care setting to make sure you’re not missing anything and are providing safe care.Read the blog post here.------Download the FREE Ultimate Resource Guide for NP_______________________________© 2022 Real World NP. For educational and informational purposes only, see realworldnp.com/disclaimer for full details. Hosted on...
2022-04-1209 minReal World NPAcute Diarrhea Diagnosis for New Nurse Practitioners: Part 2Patients presenting with an acute diarrheal illness is one of the MOST common chief complaints in primary care. They’re also typically worried, wondering if they need antibiotics AND usually want some sort of testing.My last episode was part one of assessing this chief complaint, and I focused on the important history questions, physical assessment and the most important risk factors and triage components. Definitely go back and check that out if you haven’t already here: https://www.realworldnp.com/podcastIn this week’s episode though, I’m covering:The most...
2022-04-0715 minReal World NPAcute Diarrhea Diagnosis for New Nurse PractitionersAcute diarrhea is SUCH a common chief complaint in primary care. In this week’s episode I’m covering acute diarrhea diagnosis for new nurse practitioners in primary care. Including:The approach to diagnosisWhat “doorways” to keep track ofThe most important history questionsTriaging the most dangerous presentationsWhether to order labs or not! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-04-0514 minReal World NPHow to Manage Nurse Practitioner Stress, Burnout and Compassion FatigueThe transition from RN to NP is TOUGH. It's exhausting, stressful, but oh so worth it.We need to be careful, though, because too much stress and not enough strategic prevention can lead to burnout and something called compassion fatigue, which can fizzle out our drive and passion-- and worse, may even lead to leaving the profession altogether.In this episode, I'm covering:- The risk factors, signs and symptoms of stress, burnout and compassion fatigue (it's not necessarily what you think)- How to know if you're having...
2022-03-2917 minReal World NPWeight Management Part 2- Medication ManagementPrescribing weight loss medications in primary care is SUCH a common challenge for new nurse practitioners. It feels like there are so many options and things to keep track of.This week’s episode is a follow up from the last episode about weight management counseling-- all about weight loss medications in primary care.This week I cover:✅ Which patients are candidates for weight loss medication✅ The three main types of medications, side effects to watch out for✅ Goal setting and what to expect with patients✅ M...
2022-03-2413 minReal World NPWeight Management Part 1- Lifestyle Intervention and CounselingWeight management counseling in primary care is such an important skill, and it’s truly the foundation that patients need before we can start addressing weight loss medications.In this week’s episode, I’m covering my approach to weight management counseling in primary care, that will hopefully help you feel more confident in your visits.I cover:✅ How to talk to patients, including actual easy scripted phrases to use so you get the information you need and they feel supported✅ Special considerations with using the BMI calculator (who knew...
2022-03-2214 minReal World NPPelvic Floor Dysfunction for New Nurse PractitionersI’m SO excited to share this interview with you. I’m interviewing two pelvic floor therapists -- a family nurse practitioner who has gotten additional training, and a physical therapist with a specialty in pelvic floor therapy.This is SO IMPORTANT. It seems like a hidden corner of medicine that we don’t learn about in school, or maybe it’s touched on when it comes to dyspareunia or urinary incontinence, but it’s so much more than that and we have the power to be so helpful for patients.In this episode we...
2022-03-1740 minReal World NPInterview with a Physical TherapistInterdisciplinary collaboration is SO important in primary care. It’s a tragedy when we’re each rockstars in our own bubble of a profession, but aren’t collaborating or communicating enough to fully understand what each profession actually does.I’m absolutely obsessed with physical therapy, and it’s a HUGE key to success for patients with musculoskeletal complaints in primary care-- but I didn’t really see how it worked on the other side until I was a patient myself.In this week’s episode, I’m interviewing Stephanie who’s been a physical therapi...
2022-03-1554 minReal World NPHow to Delegate Effectively as a Nurse PractitionerWhen we’re nurse practitioner students, we’re so focused on the clinical aspects of our jobs that most of the time when we graduate, we’ve caught by surprise.There’s an entirely new role we need to step into as well: delegating, supervising and managing staff members.It’s especially tricky when you’re supervising someone, but you’re not technically their boss-- like medical assistants and nurses.And it’s also difficult because as nurses, we’re so used to working as a team, pitching in, and it feels like we s...
2022-03-1055 minReal World NPHow to Navigate Scheduling Issues for Nurse PractitionersWhen I became a new nurse practitioner, I was so focused on learning the clinical pieces that it never occurred to me to learn more about the business of primary care.Once I was on the job, I realized how crucial it is to understand those pieces and how I fit as a clinician in the primary care office ecosystem.This is particularly relevant when it comes to scheduling patients. It seems like a minor thing, but it causes a lot of nurse practitioners painful headaches, and can be tricky to both understand...
2022-03-0816 minReal World NPHow Primary Care Offices Work for New Nurse PractitionersAs nurse practitioners, we primarily learn the clinical aspects of practice. For good reason-- we’re taking care of real patients’ lives. But there’s a whole lot more to learn on the job, from delegation and leadership, to navigating day-to-day challenges in the ecosystem of a clinic.I was SO focused on learning the clinical parts as a new NP, that I was caught by surprise at my first job. I didn’t realize how primary care offices work-- the business of running a clinic -- and the role I now played.Understa...
2022-03-0314 minReal World NPInterview with a Women's Health Nurse PractitionerOne of the struggles for new nurse practitioners in primary care is managing women’s health topics, and knowing if and when to refer to an OBGYN specialist. We want to do things the right way and use resources we can trust.In this week’s episode, I’m interviewing Monica Carter, who is a family nurse practitioner who has practiced in the women’s health setting for the last 13 years. She dropped SO many pearls and pitfalls of practice, and is truly a gem of a human. We answered questions from the community for a women’s...
2022-03-0151 minReal World NPTime Management for Nurse Practitioners: InboxThere’s SO much to manage as a new nurse practitioner, on top of developing your clinical knowledge, making a thousand decisions a day and becoming a leader in the healthcare space. The better your time management, the more time to get your work done and ACTUALLY rest at the end of the day.In this episode, I’m covering the rest of what we do in a day in the life as nurse practitioners-- inbox management and the time management strategies to make it all easier.I go over:✅ The ty...
2022-02-2413 minReal World NPTime Management for Nurse Practitioners: InboxThere’s SO much to manage as a new nurse practitioner, on top of developing your clinical knowledge, making a thousand decisions a day and becoming a leader in the healthcare space. The better your time management, the more time to get your work done and ACTUALLY rest at the end of the day.In this week’s video, I’m covering the rest of what we do in a day in the life as nurse practitioners-- inbox management and the time management strategies to make it all easier.I go over:...
2022-02-2413 minReal World NPHSV Diagnosis for Nurse PractitionersSo often in primary care, patients come in asking for testing for herpes, whether they have symptoms or not. Sometimes it’s because they “want to be tested for everything,” or are concerned about an exposure from a partner. As a new nurse practitioner, I wasn’t always confident about the best approach.In this week’s episode, I’m covering:✅ When to consider HSV, and the unlikely ways it can present✅ What the difference between primary, non-primary initial and recurrent infections are, and what it means for the patient✅ The top diff...
2022-02-2211 minReal World NPUpdated Billing and Coding for Nurse PractitionersBilling and coding clinic office visits are probably not the first thing nurse practitioners think of when they graduate. It's probably more like:Phew! I’m so so so glad that's over.What comes next?! How am I going to find a job?I’m not going to worry about that right now because......I'm finally done with NP school! 👩⚕️🦄💪But unfortunately, the skill set of medical billing and coding is one of the first major frustrations that new nurse practitioners encounter on the job.And doing it right makes a big difference -- there a...
2022-02-1716 minReal World NPBilling and Coding for Nurse PractitionersBilling and coding your office visits for for your office visits can feel overwhelming, tedious and too-hard-to-learn. But, one under-charge here and there may not seem like much, but when you add them all up...In this week's episode, though, I'm breaking it down SUPER simply (with a cheat sheet!)Plug the data in and out pops the right E&M code to use.You'll learn:✅ How to accurately bill for new and established office visits (primary care only!)✅ The key differences between level 3&4 (and the...
2022-02-1529 minReal World NPWhen you Want to Give up as a Nurse PractitionerI recently got the question from a new nurse practitioner, “what do you do when you want to give up as a nurse practitioner?”I’ve definitely been there before myself, and with the stress of this last year and a half, I know a lot of other new nurse practitioners and NP students are feeling that way, too.In this week’s episode, I’m covering what to do when you feel like this, including:The most important questions to ask yourself to help sort through your feelings and get to...
2022-02-0814 minReal World NPApproach to Hair Loss for New Nurse PractitionersPatients coming into primary care with a chief complaint of hair loss can be so stressful as a new nurse practitioner.First, let’s normalize this. It’s a broad differential and can be tricky to parse out. It can also feel really stressful and emotional for your patient presenting for care, which adds even more pressure.In this week’s episode, I’m covering how to approach hair loss in primary care, the differential diagnoses, history, physical exam and testing highlights for new nurse practitioners in primary care.Read the blog...
2022-01-2511 minReal World NPDiabetes Case Study in Mentorship for Nurse PractitionersSo many new grads are most worried about building their clinical knowledge base-- for good reason!But it’s one thing to prepare for clinical topics-- researching algorithms, choosing the best practice based on the evidence-- but an entirely different experience trying to apply them to the “real world.”Through Real World NP, I have the awesome privilege to work with new grad nurse practitioners on-on-one in mentorship calls.Some of mentorship is reassuring new grad NPs about their clinical judgment decisions, and it also involves discussing the most up to dat...
2022-01-1832 minReal World NPNew Nurse Practitioner Transition - You're Not AloneThis has been on my heart this week - between working 1 on 1 with mentees and seeing the landscape online of new grad nurse practitioners, I see this ALL the time.Feeling like you're the only one feeling this way. Feeling behind, not knowing enough, and then beating yourself up for it.If this sounds like you, take a listen-- sometimes just naming and acknowledging what's ACTUALLY going on makes a difference in how you're feeling about it.Read the blog post here.-----------------------Don't forget to...
2021-12-2113 minReal World NPTime Saving Tips for New Nurse PractitionersHow did your entire visit get eaten up by getting the HPI? What are you supposed to do in a visit with the complicated patients with 17 chronic conditions?I learned many time-management lessons the hard way in my first year of practice, and they're the same patterns I see in my NP students and new grads I've worked with.In this episode you'll learn time-saving tips to help before, during and after your visits so you can be more timely with your patients (and do less charting at home and on the weekends!).
2021-12-1417 minReal World NPNew Nurse Practitioner Visit RoutinesKeeping your head on straight while juggling so many moving pieces in a typical day as a nurse practitioner is TOUGH.I heavily rely on structure and routines to make sure I keep it all straight — and I don't miss anything!In this episode, I go over my routines with new patients, annual physicals, follow-up visits and sick visits, so you can stay on track and make sure you've got all the info you need.PLUS: my cheat-sheet I give all my students (and I used for the first year+ ... li...
2021-12-0713 minReal World NPChronic Care ConversationsI love caring for patients with chronic conditions now, but it wasn’t always the case. Like so many new grads, I struggled with caring for patients managing chronic conditions -- where to start, how to proceed, feeling like we weren’t making any progress towards “control” of those conditions (diabetes, chronic kidney disease, hypertension, etc).When I was a new nurse practitioner, I was incredibly focused on the diagnostic algorithms and medication management. Which, of course, is crucial to know, but isn’t truly what moves the needle in chronic conditions.In this episo...
2021-11-2325 minReal World NPChronic care visits for new nurse practitionersChronic care conditions are a big part of working in primary care, but they’re also complex, time-consuming, and stressful to treat, especially for new nurse practitioners. So this week, we’re going to do a walkthrough of how you can conduct these visits, but in a way that that feels timely, organized, and safe!In this video, I touch on the 4 most important steps to take in each chronic care visit:✅ Reconciling medications✅ Assessing the status of their condition✅ Identifying the red flags for the most common chro...
2021-11-1613 minReal World NPChronic Kidney Disease (CKD) for new nurse practitionersWhen I was a new grad, I thought I’d never master CKD. It was so stressful because, as you probably know very well, unmanaged CKD can lead to kidney failure. But the more I’ve learned and practiced medicine, the easier it gets. And now? I’m obsessed with CKD — it’s one of my favorite clinical topics to explore these days. So hopefully in this week’s video, I can share some shortcuts to understanding CKD and making patient assessment and care easier. ✅ The basics of staging CKD✅ When should y...
2021-11-0915 minReal World NPResistant hypertension for new nurse practitioners (Part 2)In Part 2 of our Resistant Hypertension videos, I’m looking at hyperaldosteronism, or high aldosterone levels, as a cause for treatment-resistant hypertension — and an underrecognized one at that. So what is high aldosterone? Where does it come from? When do you check for it? What causes it? If a patient has high aldosterone, what do you do next? Let’s dig in!Note that assessing for this may be out of your practice comfort zone — and that’s totally fine! But it’s still important to know what hyperaldosteronism means for your patien...
2021-11-0210 minReal World NPInterview with a pharmacistBoth pharmacists and nurse practitioners play a critical role in medication management for patients. But we don’t always understand what we can do for one another, which can lead to confusion, frustration, and missed opportunities. Finding ways to collaborate and build professional bridges, however, can improve outcomes for everyone. In this week’s video, I talk with Miriam Ahmed, a pharmacist based in Canada who also runs the educational Instagram platform, @rxnotes. We dive into important topics like:✅ Ways nurse practitioners can increase their comfort level prescribing medications✅ Tips on mi...
2021-10-2636 min
Real World NPResistant Hypertension (Part 1)Resistant hypertension is a common chief complaint in primary care clinics. But for new nurse practitioners, there’s a lot to sort through. In this video, I walk through the thought processes and approaches to managing resistant hypertension in primary care. ✅ How to talk about medication adherence with patients✅ The role of ongoing blood pressure checks — both in clinic and at home✅ Considerations for current medications and dosing✅ How to investigate the secondary causes of hypertensionRead the blog post here.Stressed about...
2021-10-2014 min
Real World NPDiagnostic approach to dizzinessDizziness alone accounts for about 5% of all primary care office visits in the US. 5%! That's a huge number. But as a chief complaint, dizziness is somewhat nebulous. The causes of dizziness can run the gamut from annoying-but-benign to yikes-let's-get-you-to-the-ER. So how do you sift through all the possibilities and uncover what’s really going on with your patient? In Diagnostic Approach to Dizziness, we walk NPs through the basics of assessing patients who are experiencing dizziness. We talk about:✅ The four buckets of ideologies that your patient’s dizzine...
2021-10-1315 min
Real World NPDiagnostic approach to back painBack pain — it’s truly one of the most common issues you come across in primary care. That’s why you need to have your diagnostic approach to it down pat as a nurse practitioner. And the sooner you get comfortable diagnosing back pain in primary care, the sooner you’ll feel confident helping your patients on their road to recovery. In this week’s episode, we talk about why you should really take a triage-based approach to back pain — among other chief complaints — plus other hot takes on assessing back pain such as:✅...
2021-10-0613 min
Real World NPInterview with an Orthopedic Nurse PractitionerIt’s super common for new NPs — and experienced ones — to get anxious when encountering orthopedic complaints. It’s a conundrum — on one hand, it seems like it should be simple. After all, you can feel all the musculoskeletal body structures right there. But at the same time, there are so many (SO MANY!) nuances to each body part. And there’s a lot of ortho lingo to wrap your head around. That’s why it’s helpful to understand exactly what an orthopedic nurse practitioner does — and what that means for working in...
2021-09-2854 min
Real World NPHow to Get a Patient HistoryDo you ever find yourself spending an ENTIRE 20-minute visit just getting a history?And even with all that time, do you still leave the room feeling like you didn't even get the info you needed?In this episode, I'm sharing my top tips for not only a FASTER history, but also a more accurate one — so you can take great care of your patients while saving time and, quite honestly, health care dollars.You'll learn:My top tip to keep your patient visits movingPitfalls of where you could be...
2021-09-2121 min
Real World NPLower Extremity Edema Causes - A Case Study for New Nurse PractitionersSeeing "lower leg swelling" as the chief complaint for patients as a new nurse practitioner was incredibly stressful. What’s the best course of action? Should you give diuretics for symptom control? Is this something serious...or something totally ordinary?I had a super interesting case the other week and knew immediately that I had to share it with you — and it was one that I actually got a double-check from my colleague on!In this episode, you'll learn:The top DDXs - most common and red flagsWhat important history questions to askT...
2021-09-1421 minReal World NPMicroalbuminuria Case Study: Lab Interpretation for Nurse PractitionersUrine microalbumin: you need to check it once a year for patients with diabetes. But interpreting the results — and knowing what to do with them! — can be tricky. In this episode, you’ll learn:When to order urine microalbumin labsHow to interpret the results and what to do with themHow to treat abnormal levels4 steps to elevated microalbumin managementRead the blog post here.Need more support? Check out the Lab Interpretation Crash Course for Nurse Practitioners Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...
2021-09-0715 min
Real World NPWhat Causes Low Sodium? Hyponatremia WorkupI saw a meme recently that compared hyponatremia to folding a fitted sheet— you can watch a million videos on how to do it, but in the end you'll probably just crumple it up and hope you never have to deal with it again. 🤯Luckily in primary care low sodium is easier to deal with outpatient, and doesn't have to be super complicated. In this episode, I talk about low sodium, which is one of the top abnormal labs in primary care.Hyponatremia involves understanding kidney function, but I've broken it down into the s...
2021-08-3144 min
Real World NPHow to Know When to Refer to a Specialist: # 1 Tip for New Nurse PractitionersFeeling uncertain about referring a patient? That’s super common. You might wonder things like: Are there other tests you could do first?Should you wait it out?At what point can you be sure?In this episode I will answer ALL of these questions. I will also walk you through my 3-step process, the pitfalls and mistakes to avoid (that I learned from experience!). Plus, I’ll give you my NUMBER ONE resource to help you:Feel more confident with your referralsDeepen and br...
2021-08-2410 min
Real World NPLeukocytosis Case Study: Lab Interpretation for Nurse PractitionersYou've seen high WBC counts as a nurse, but what about leukocytosis that's only 13 or 15? And it's chronic? And what about peripheral smears? How do you know if it's urgent?In this episode we are going to talk about this super interesting case study to give you the step by step approach to interpreting these labs, and teach you how to manage a high WBC count safely and confidently.Together, we will cover:Knowing when to order what labsThree main components of working up a high WBCThe differential and the peripheral smear A...
2021-08-1736 min
Real World NPElevated Liver Enzymes (LFTs) Case Study: Lab Interpretation for New Nurse PractitionersThere are many facets when it comes to interpreting Elevated Liver Enzymes (LFTs). In this episode we will be going through the most common presentation and primary care so that you will feel confident in knowing what steps to take when you come across these abnormal labs, and as a result, put your mind at ease and keep you from freaking out!Together, we will cover:Key anchors of LFTs that you need to rememberTwo main factors to know what labs to order and when Three points to start with during your initial approach to LFTsFour m...
2021-08-1033 min
Real World NPHow to Deal with Imposter Syndrome as a New Grad NPIt happens to all of us. Those questions and self doubts we get in the back of our minds, “What did I get myself into? Do I even know what I’m doing? Should I even be in this field?” The list goes on. If you are struggling with these fears, then you need to know a few things. First, you are not alone! And second, you are in the right place, because I’m giving you the strategies I use to deal with imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome is especially common among New Grad NPs...
2021-08-0308 min
Real World NPHigh TSH Levels: Lab Interpretation for New Nurse PractitionersWhen you’re a new nurse practitioner, there can be a lot of overwhelming, high-stress situations that you may find yourself in. A big contributing factor are lab interpretation resources — they’re scattered, hard-to-use, and don’t cover enough information. I used to DREAD opening up my lab results, but over time I went from avoiding my inbox to being obsessed with labs. How did I get there? I found the right tools and techniques to use. In this episode, I’m going to help eliminate the overwhelm as we walk step by step through...
2021-08-0329 min
Real World NPNew Nurse Practitioner Survival Guide: My Top 3 TipsWelcome to the first episode of the Real World NP Podcast! Let’s dive right into the good stuff. I’m giving you my top three survival tips to help you get through your first year as a Nurse Practitioner. As a student, you’re always looking to your preceptor for approval and feedback. You have someone to tell you, “Yes, that was right,” and “No, that was wrong.” This relationship sure makes things easier, but we don’t remain students forever! There comes a time when we have to take that leap and...
2021-08-0311 min
Real World NPTrailerHi, I’m Liz Rohr: family nurse practitioner, wife, mama and founder of Real World NP, a medical education company for new nurse practitioners in primary care. I’m on a mission to guide and support new nurse practitioners so they can feel confident and capable through comprehensive, concise, and hyper-relevant educational resources, without the fluff. Real World NP is also here to provide an approachable, supportive community in order to bring about a new generation of healthcare providers who know that they can make an impact and disrupt the healthcare industry. E...
2021-07-2703 min
The Stay at Home NurseFrom Nurse Practitioner to 6-figure Entrepreneur by Creating Heaven on Earth with Liz Rohr NPDescription #060 - Today on The Stay At Home Nurse Podcast, we get to sit down and chat with Liz Rohr NP. Liz is a primary care family nurse practitioner, and the founder of Real World NP - an online educational platform and business where she creates the products she wishes she had when starting out as a nurse practitioner. Her business is growing and she's bringing on employees while creating a happy place to work. Show notes More About Liz Liz Rohr is a family nurse practitioner, educator, wife, mom, and m...
2021-04-3046 min