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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
How to Choose Which Oral Contraceptive Pill for New Nurse Practitioners
When it comes to choosing which oral contraceptive pill to prescribe, there are many options. In this episode, I cover the first step to prescribing that’s easy to forget, the criteria to consider when choosing, and the two main routes to follow (and how to know which one to go down).
Chronic Hepatitis B Serologies & Management in Primary Care
In this episode, know what labs to order, how to interpret them, what questions to ask and when to refer to GI for chronic Hep B.
Nurse Practitioner Stress, Burnout and Compassion Fatigue
The transition from RN to NP is TOUGH. In this video, I'm covering the risk factors, signs and symptoms, and treatment of stress, burnout and compassion fatigue.
Starting Insulin In Type 2 Diabetes
In this video, we will walk through what you need to know when you have a patient who will be starting insulin for diabetes management
Vaginitis Differential & Treatment in Primary care
As a primary care nurse practitioner, you'll be treating vaginitis constantly. Learn differential diagnoses, questions to ask, and how to treat.
Dysuria in Primary Care for New Nurse Practitioners
In this video you'll learn the top differentials for dysuria in women, including a few sneaky diagnoses. Also, first line treatments, and deciding who to test & treat.
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Lab Interpretation
Practical resources to help nurse practitioners build confidence interpreting common laboratory tests in primary care. Browse articles, podcast episodes, and videos covering renal, liver, endocrine, electrolyte, hematology, and lipid interpretation.
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NP Students
Start here for common NP student questions and things I share with all the students I mentor! Build confidence as you transition into practice with practical resources on clinical reasoning, documentation, communication, and the everyday realities of primary care.
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Burnout
Support your wellbeing with practical resources on burnout prevention, professional boundaries, communication, leadership, and building a sustainable career in healthcare.
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Career Resources
Navigate every stage of your nurse practitioner career with practical resources on interviewing, salary negotiation, workplace challenges, leadership, professional development, and career transitions.
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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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