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Practical, evidence-based resources for nurse practitioners in primary care. Browse clinical articles, podcast episodes, and videos covering lab interpretation, chronic disease management, career development, and more— designed to help you build confidence in practice.
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Latest Episodes
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.
Nurse Practitioner Clinical Tips: Prepare Your First Clinical Rotation
Your first nurse practitioner clinical rotation can feel exciting and overwhelming. Learn practical tips for preparing for clinicals, working effectively with preceptors, staying organized, and building confidence as an NP student.
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.
New Nurse Practitioner Tips Playlist
A New Nurse Practitioner Survival Guide with practical first-year tips on job transition, clinical decision-making, and visit routines—designed to help new NPs build confidence and navigate the transition to practice.
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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 episode 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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