Real World NP

In this week's episode, I'm thrilled to share my conversation with Lauryn Williams, an extraordinary individual who has not only achieved greatness on the athletic track but also in the realm of financial planning. Lauryn's story is a powerful example of how discipline, dedication, and a willingness to learn can lead to success in multiple arenas of life. Her transition from an Olympic athlete to a certified financial planner is no...

Welcome to our latest podcast episode, where I had the immense pleasure of sitting down with the incredible Dr. Omolara Uwemedimo. 

Today's conversation is a testament to the power of resilience, innovation, and community in healthcare.

Dr. Omolara shares her journey from being a pediatrician to founding two revolutionary organizations aimed at transforming healthcare for under-resourced communities. Through Strong Child...

In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Brooke Nielsen to explore a topic that is both fascinating and incredibly relevant to our work as healthcare professionals—the Drama Triangle. We've all seen it, whether we recognized it at the time or not. Those moments when interactions with colleagues or patients suddenly feel like a scene straight out of a play, with clear roles of victim, rescuer, and persecuto...

In this episode, I explore a crucial topic shaping healthcare today - caretaker fatigue. Join me as I delve into an enlightening conversation with my dear friend and Executive Coach, Catherine Wood. 

Cat shares invaluable insights about balancing work-life commitments and the importance of recognizing and meeting our personal needs for sustainable career longevity. 

Even if you feel like you've heard all there is ab...

Are you a nurse practitioner feeling lost, uncertain, or unfulfilled in your career? This raw, honest, and needed conversation with Amanda Guarniere, the founder of Resume RX, explores:

• The career challenges NPs are facing
• Alternative career paths many NPs are considering
• Changing power dynamics between employers and employees
• How to think about career changes and honor YOURSELF in the process

We dive into the growing c...

In this video, I sit down with two incredible NP colleagues and friends, Kara and Heather, for a candid conversation about the rollercoaster ride of being a nurse practitioner.

We delved deep into our shared experiences, tackling everything from the highs of fulfilling our calling to the challenges that can sometimes leave our compassionate hearts feeling a bit weary. Burnout, boundary setting, and the beautiful power of teamwor...

I am thrilled to introduce you to Midge Bowers.

Not only is Midge a Clinical Professor and Director of the cardiovascular specialty at Duke University School of Nursing, she practices as a nurse practitioner in a Heart Failure Access Clinic.

She’s an expert in cardiology, a seasoned healthcare educator, and shares so much incredible knowledge in this jam-packed episode.

In this episode, we covered:

• The importance of...

This week, I have an episode for you that I think is even MORE important than the clinical knowledge that I share — navigating NP burnout.

Meet Cait Donovan, an International Keynote Speaker, host of “Fried – The Burnout Podcast,” author of the book "The Bouncebackability Factor", and an acupuncturist with a master’s degree in Chinese medicine. Her creative burnout recovery solutions have been featured on podcasts and online mag...

Whether you're a recent NP graduate or someone transitioning between specialties, this video will help ease that overwhelming feeling and help you discover your unique approach to practice.

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Timestamps:

• 00:00 - Introduction
• 01:22 - Purpose of the Episode
• 02:35 - Understanding Philosophies of Practice
• 04:23 - Evolution of Practice
• 0...

If you’re a new NP grad making your way into practice, I think you’ll find today’s video super helpful.

(And even if you’re not a new grad, it’s still worth the watch — both to understand what we’ve been through and to help us mentor students and new grads ourselves.)

In this episode, I talk about the challenges new grads face — from sneaky imposter syndrome to the overwhelming clinical knowledge demands.

It can feel like ...

Welcome to our brand new podcast season! We're absolutely pumped to bring you a fresh wave of episodes that will be a game-changer for Nurse Practitioners (NPs) on their journey. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, we've got you covered.

In this season, we're introducing some exciting changes behind the scenes to make your listening experience even more rewarding. Expect enhanced content, engaging interviews with...

Hello there, we are actually going to be taking a season break on the Real World NP Podcast. But don’t worry, we’re coming back!

We’re taking some time to do some regrouping, work on some things behind the scenes, and get ready for a whole new season of episodes for you. If you want to be involved with us, in the meantime, myself and the Real World NP team, I definitely recommend that you head over to the Real World NP email li...

It’s hard not to worry about malpractice when you’re taking on new levels of responsibility as a new nurse practitioner.

Irnise Williams is not only a health law lawyer, she now focuses on the education and legal work to help prevent malpractice cases in the first place.

AAAAAND she’s a nurse herself! Still taking care of patients as a covid float nurse while also running her legal practice, she’s truly a unicorn.

She and ...

One of the biggest fears I hear from new nurse practitioners and students is not knowing the answers when you're in the room with a patient.

In this video, I'll tell you the many reasons why this is actually okay (and why we should probably even celebrate it), and the simple strategies I use to handle it.

Leave me a comment below, what is a strategy that you use to handle these situations? Or, what is one of the major insight...

If you're feeling like you don't know enough, and still have to see patients with ortho complaints (especially in telemedicine) -- here are the "hacks" of primary care ortho management.

You'll learn:

• The main 4 steps to managing almost all ortho complaints in primary care
• The top red flags overarching most ortho complaints
• How to triage ortho complaints
• When to send to ortho (and what to do first)

If you liked this p...

As a new nurse practitioner, I used to find shoulder pain pretty overwhelming. While you can *see* all the musculoskeletal structures and how they work together, there’s a lot more going on beneath the surface and dealing with orthopedics can require a real depth of knowledge. 

But I’m going to help give you a jump start on that! In this week’s video, I’m taking a high-level view of diagnosing and managing shoulder pain for...

Atopic dermatitis may not be the most glamorous topic in medicine, but you've got an enormous opportunity to change lives for the better in primary care.

It can feel frustrating for both the patients and providers when they keep coming back without getting any better.

I got to chat with a pediatric dermatologist and added a TON of clinical pearls to my arsenal of "real world" NP knowledge-- which I'm sharing with you in this ...

Walking 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 th...

Some 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...