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Cellulitis & Erysipelas in Primary Care: Assessment, Treatment & Clinical Decision-Making for New Nurse Practitioners
Dermatology, Infectious Disease, Urgent Care Liz Rohr Dermatology, Infectious Disease, Urgent Care Liz Rohr

Cellulitis & Erysipelas in Primary Care: Assessment, Treatment & Clinical Decision-Making for New Nurse Practitioners

In this video, you’ll learn: The clinical manifestations to watch out for (and red flags), How to know who to keep outpatient vs send to the ER, What factors to keep in mind with your decision-making, The real world picture of managing someone with cellulitis & erysipelas

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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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    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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    Support your wellbeing with practical resources on burnout prevention, professional boundaries, communication, leadership, and building a sustainable career in healthcare.

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    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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