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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
Unexpected Mentorship Questions from New NPs - Interview with Kara Pesola, NP
As the Director of Clinical Training at a Federally Qualified Health Center primary care practice, my dear friend Kara Pesola has a front-row seat to see the types of mentorship questions new nurse practitioners have.
Advice for Creating New NP Mentorship Programs
Mentorship programs for new nurse practitioners are nothing less than life-changing. Mentorship programs can help ease the transition to practice for new nurse practitioners, providing guidance, reducing burnout, and building new clinicians' confidence to take excellent care of their patients.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Does it Get Better as a Nurse Practitioner?
Let’s talk about how it gets better as a new NP: How long does it take to get better? The role transition from RN to NP, how the complexity of the US healthcare system impacts transition to practice, and examples of what it looks like when it DOES get better.
How to Give Feedback to Your Medical Assistant
This week we 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 like you want to crawl under a rock.
How to Have Chronic Care Conversations
In this episode, I cover what moves the needle in chronic conditions, normalizing what and why this is so hard, and a practical framework for navigating the management of these conditions.
Managing Chronic Care Visits for New Nurse Practitioners
Chronic 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.
Clinical Interview Questions for New Nurse Practitioners
Clinical interview questions can be a source of anxiety for new nurse practitioners. Destress this part of the interview process with this week's video.
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