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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
Advice for New Grads Interested in Urgent Care with Michelle Lew, NP
If you’re interested in becoming an urgent care nurse practitioner, this podcast episode is for you.
This week’s episode is another beautiful interview with Urgent Care nurse practitioner Michelle Lew.
Assessing Chest Pain: New Red Flags & Risk Factors - Interview with Jennifer Carlquist, PA
I’m SO envious of Jennifer Carlquist’s knowledge. She’s a cardiology Physician Associate who has worked in outpatient, ED, and inpatient cardiology for 17 years, and before that, worked for 13 years as a paramedic 😮.
Treating Substance Use Disorder: Stimulants & How to Get Addiction Histories
Treating Opiate Use Disorder in Primary Care - Interview with Shelby Pope, NP
We all know what it’s like when a patient needs care and has to go on a 6+ month waitlist to get the care they need. I’m NOT an advocate for overstretching ourselves, or trying to practice as a specialist when we’re clearly primary care providers.
Reimagining Continuing Education for Nurse Practitioners
Welcome back to Season 3 of the Real World NP Podcast! This episode is an interview with yours truly - I want to share a bit of a “reset” with what’s going on with Real World NP, where we started, where we’re going, and how you can be involved.
Investing In Your Future: Financial Planning for NPs
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.
Empowering Equity: Transforming Clinical Spaces with Community Care
Dr. Omolara's transition from pediatrician to founder of two orgs transforming healthcare for underserved BIPOC communities, tackling systemic barriers.
Navigating The Drama Triangle As An NP
Brooke Nielsen is a licensed therapist, coach, writer, and speaker with a wealth of knowledge in trauma therapy, relationships, and sensitivity. She joins us to share her insights and expertise and trust me - it is completely eye-opening for NPs.
Caretaker Fatigue: What Is The Root Cause?
A crucial topic shaping healthcare today - caretaker fatigue with Executive Coach, Catherine Wood. There are invaluable insights about balancing work-life commitments and the importance of recognizing and meeting our personal needs for sustainable career longevity.
Are NP Careers Changing?
This is a blog post about the future of nurse practitioners who are feeling lost, uncertain, or unfulfilled in their career. This is a raw, honest and needed conversation with Amanda Guarniere, the founder of Resume RX.
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Roundtable: How Are We Doing After Covid?
This is a blog post about three nurse practitioners sharing their real-world experiences before, during and after covid.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
AANP President Interview
Whether 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. Advocating for full practice authority, advancing nurse research, or developing more nurse leaders, the AANP does a lot of different things for a lot of NPs.
LGBTQIA+ Competency for Healthcare Providers: Interview with Terra Anderson
This week, we talk with Terra Anderson, who uses they/them pronouns, a somatic therapist, and an LGBTQIA+ educator about how providers can improve their competency when working with LGBTQIA+ patients.
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