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Sharing clinical pearls & practice tips from experienced primary care nurse practitioner mentors. So you can learn faster and take the best care of your patients.
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Hi, I’m Liz Rohr: family nurse practitioner, parent, and founder of Real World NP, a continuing education company for new nurse practitioners in primary care.
I’m on a mission to equip and guide new nurse practitioners so they can feel confident and capable through comprehensive, concise, and hyper-relevant educational resources, without the fluff. We’re 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 & inevitably disrupt the healthcare industry.
Each week you’ll hear a mix of clinical pearls and practice tips, guest interviews with specialists and allied health professionals, and guidance on navigating the role transition from RN to NP.
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- Billing and Coding
- BIPOC in Healthcare
- Burnout
- Cardiology
- Career Resources
- Chronic Care
- Clinical Topics
- Contraceptives
- Dermatology
- Diabetes
- Drama Triangle
- Empowering Equity
- Endocrine
- Equity In Healthcare
- Financial Planning
- GI
- GU
- Hematology
- Infectious Disease
- Interviews
- Lab Interpretation
- Lauryn Williams
- Mentorship
- Mindset
- Nephrology
- Neurology
- New Nurse Practitioner Tips
- NP Students
- OB/GYN
- On the job learning
- Orthopedics
- Pediatrics
- Psych
- Pulmonary
- Real World Topics
- Role Transition
- Time Management Tips
- Tricky Cases
- Urgent Care
Episodes
Cardiology In Primary Care With Midge Bowers
Midge Bowers is an expert in cardiology, a seasoned healthcare educator, and shares so much incredible knowledge in this jam-packed episode.
Navigating NP Burnout with Cait Donovan
This is a blog for Nurse Practitioners who are navigating burnout. So much of what we learn as new and seasoned NPs is how to provide the best possible care for others. We dedicate years to learning about and then caring for others… It can be easy to forget to take care of YOU.
What Is Your Philosophy Of Practice As A Nurse Practitioner?
This is a blog post about the Philosophy of Practice As A Nurse Practitioner. Whether you're a new grad feeling the overwhelming pressure of transitioning to practice or an experienced practitioner transitioning between specialties, then this is for you.
New Nurse Practitioner Pillars of Primary Care
This is a blog post on New Nurse Practitioner Pillars of Primary Care. If you’re a new Nurse Practitioner grad making your way into practice, you’ll find this blog post super helpful.
The New Season Is Here
This is a blog post announcing the new season podcast of Real World NP.
Interview with a Pulmonologist
Go behind the scenes and explore the world of a specialized doctor through an exclusive interview with a pulmonologist! Get expert insights, advice, and guidance all from one source.
What To Do When You Have Bad News For Patients
This week, we have a video that covers so much of the ins and outs of delivering bad news to your patient. We will talk about all of the things to consider when you have these conversations with your patient.
Nutritional Counseling for Diabetes Patients - What You Need to Know
Diabetes patients, nutritional counseling is an essential part of managing their condition & optimizing their health. With the right combination of diet & lifestyle choices, individuals with diabetes can lower their blood sugar levels, reduce risk of health complications, and lead a healthier life.
Treating Anticoagulated Patients
This is a blog post about Treating Anticoagulated Patients. It is completely normal to question yourself with anticoagulated patients. If you have been there, or if you would like to be prepared before you see your first anticoagulated patient, this blog post is for you.
Determining The Cause of Microscopic Hematuria
This is a blog post about Determining The Cause of Microscopic Hematuria in Primary Care as a Nurse Practitioner. This is an overview because most often the cause of microscopic hematuria is either urologic-related or kidney-related.
Talking About Disability Rights - An Interview with Andrea Dalzell, Disability Rights Influencer
This is an interview blog post where we tackle Talking Disability Rights - An Interview with Andrea Dalzell, Disability Rights Influencer.
Discussing Sexual Health With Your Patients - An Interview With A Sexual Health Educator
This is a blog post about how to discuss sexual health with your patients - an interview with a sexual health educator. The sexual health of patients is as important as their cardiovascular health, their mental health, or any other aspect of their overall health.
What I Wish I Asked At My Job Interview As A Nurse Practitioner
This blog post is about What I Wish I Asked At My Job Interview As A Nurse Practitioner. Do you know that moment in the job interview when they ask if you have any questions? Have you ever been totally stumped? Not fun.
Understanding New Grad Nurse Practitioner Job Offers
This is a blog post about Understanding New Grad Nurse Practitioner Job Offers. Finding the right fit in a prospective workplace doesn’t have to be a mystery, and you don’t have to go it alone, either.
Your Urology Questions - Answered!
This is a blog post about all Your Urology Questions - Answered by a Urologist Dr. Joseph Acquaye. 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.
Time Management Tips: An Interview With The World's Most Productive Nurse Practitioner
This is a blog post interview about time management tips with the world's most productive nurse practitioner. It talks about where to start with time management, the impact of the schedule on your time management and what you can do about it.
Ask A Diabetic Educator Nurse Practitioner
This is a blog post about a specialist interview titled Ask A Diabetic Nurse Practitioner. Building a foundation of reduced stigma and improved practicality is a great way to move forward and support your patients with diabetes.
Heart Failure Management In Primary Care
Heart failure is, without a doubt, one of the more complex topics that you will encounter in primary care. Let’s talk about the core concepts of heart failure and increase your confidence as a nurse practitioner.
Treating Patients With Symptoms Of Recurrent UTI
This week, let’s talk about recurrent UTIs and how to get real results for your patients. Adding 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 UTI.
Managing Chronic Cough In Adults
This week, let’s talk about chronic cough – what it is, how it differs from acute cough, when to refer the patient, and more. Coughs are common in primary care, and you will see them frequently.
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