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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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Episodes
Podcast hiatus, Accreditation & We’re Hiring!
I hope you're having a great week so far— I don’t know if you felt this way, but January felt extra long this year.
There's been a lot going on in the US and I hope you're taking really excellent care of yourself.
Navigating confrontation at Work as an NP
This episode focuses on leadership and role transition questions, specifically addressing a scenario where a new nurse practitioner is struggling with confrontational conversations with nursing staff.
Path to Overcoming Disillusionment in Healthcare with Rebecca Arnold
This week’s podcast feels like a coming home. Rebecca Arnold is a holistic leadership coach and a dear friend of mine. We spotlight the experience of feeling disillusioned with healthcare, and what it’s like to be an empathic, ambitious, caring person to feel like a cog in a broken system.
How to Negotiate a Raise for Nurse Practitioners with Amanda Guarniere
In 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.
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.
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.
Bridging the Gap: Primary Care and Specialty Care Courses for Nurse Practitioners - Need Your Input!
Even though we learn so much in school, our learning in medicine never stops. Resources like Up-to-Date and Dynamed can be helpful, but sometimes we need specific courses for nurse practitioners in primary care.
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.
Giving Yourself Permission, Season 2 Recap and What's Next
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.
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NICE TO MEET YOUI'm Liz Rohr, FNP-BC
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I’m the primary educator and founder of Real World NP. After finally feeling competent as a nurse practitioner 3 years into practice, I was so burnout I almost left the profession altogether. I knew there was a better way to adjust to real-world practice, so started Real World NP in 2019 to help make the transition to practice easier for other new NPs— what I wish I had.
My team and I use what we've learned as nurse practitioners to help new PCPs find peace of mind through continuing education courses they trust, so they can take the best care of their patients and make the world a better place.
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