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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
Managing Depression In The Primary Care Setting
This week, we’re taking some of the mystery out of working with patients with depression in the primary care setting and replacing it with practical approaches to helping patients.
Treating Patients With Insomnia
Today we'll talk about the importance of sleep hygiene in patients with insomnia, the role of substances in sleep issues, getting an insomnia/sleep history, pharmacological and non-pharmacological approach to treating insomnia, and patient education strategies.
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.
Diagnosing Migraine in Primary Care
This week, we’ll talk about what makes a migraine different from a headache, and how to approach your patient who just knows that their head hurts and they want relief. Check out the blog post to learn more about triggers, criteria for auras, and a handy headache diary for your patient (and you).
Diagnosing Headache in Primary Care: Red Flags
In this week's episode, let’s build your confidence and demystify some of the grey areas of headaches. Use these tips to prepare for your next headache patient and be confident in your assessment, treatment, and referral.
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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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.
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