Welcome to the Real World NP Podcast & Blog
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 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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Latest Episodes
Determining The Cause of Microscopic Hematuria
This is a blog post about Determining The Cause of Microscopic Hematuria in Primary Care as a Nurse Practitioner. This is an overview because most often the cause of microscopic hematuria is either urologic-related or kidney-related.
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.
What I Wish I Asked At My Job Interview As A Nurse Practitioner
This blog post is about What I Wish I Asked At My Job Interview As A Nurse Practitioner. Do you know that moment in the job interview when they ask if you have any questions? Have you ever been totally stumped? Not fun.
Understanding New Grad Nurse Practitioner Job Offers
This is a blog post about Understanding New Grad Nurse Practitioner Job Offers. Finding the right fit in a prospective workplace doesn’t have to be a mystery, and you don’t have to go it alone, either.
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.
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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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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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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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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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