For patients, breastfeeding can be an emotional topic.
It’s often framed as a natural skill that breastfeeding parents and babies somehow magically know how to do after birth — but...
One of the struggles for new nurse practitioners in primary care is managing women’s health topics, and knowing if and when to refer to an OBGYN specialist. We want to do things the right way...
Abnormal uterine bleeding can be a stressful chief complaint to encounter as a new nurse practitioner.
And for good reason-- many patients worry that it’s a severe problem that will affect...
I’ve made a few videos about contraceptive counseling, specifically IUD, Nexplanon and oral contraceptives, but this week I want to focus on the approach to the contraceptive counseling...
I’m SO excited to share this interview with you. I’m interviewing two pelvic floor therapists -- a family nurse practitioner who has gotten additional training, and a physical therapist...
When it comes to GYN, it seems like a clear yes or no for most providers. They love it, or feel totally mystified.
I'm obsessed, but I know that's not the case for everyone.
And as a general rule, I don’t really have pet peeves in practice. Most of the time I let things slide.
On my crankier days, though, here’s one of mine:
Nexplanon counseling...
When it comes to choosing which oral contraceptive pill to prescribe, there are SO many options. How do you know which one is the right one? As a new nurse practitioner, you’ll usually get...
How do you know the difference between different types of vaginitis? It can feel really complicated, but there are a few simple tools that can make it easier to diagnose.
I usually recommend a...
As a new grad, I'd latch on to a symptom and top differential diagnosis, spending my whole visit chasing that idea instead of stepping back to consider the other possibilities.
Super easy to do...
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