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
Interview with a Pulmonologist
Go behind the scenes and explore the world of a specialized doctor through an exclusive interview with a pulmonologist! Get expert insights, advice, and guidance all from one source.
What To Do When You Have Bad News For Patients
This week, we have a video that covers so much of the ins and outs of delivering bad news to your patient. We will talk about all of the things to consider when you have these conversations with your patient.
Nutritional Counseling for Diabetes Patients - What You Need to Know
Diabetes patients, nutritional counseling is an essential part of managing their condition & optimizing their health. With the right combination of diet & lifestyle choices, individuals with diabetes can lower their blood sugar levels, reduce risk of health complications, and lead a healthier life.
Ask A Cardiology Nurse Practitioner
A cardiology nurse practitioner discusses what primary care clinicians should know about stress tests, Holter monitors, atrial fibrillation, heart failure, and hypertension—plus practical tips to improve cardiology referrals and collaboration.
NP Board Prep For Family Nurse Practitioner Students
A practical guide to NP board prep options including review courses, books, and question banks—plus real-world tips on when to start studying and how to build a strategy to pass AANP or ANCC certification exams.
Treating Anticoagulated Patients
This is a blog post about Treating Anticoagulated Patients. It is completely normal to question yourself with anticoagulated patients. If you have been there, or if you would like to be prepared before you see your first anticoagulated patient, this blog post is for you.
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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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