Real World NP

Nov 28 2024 120 ep. 26 mins 51
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Hi, I’m Liz Rohr: family nurse practitioner, wife, 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 week 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. Make sure you subscribe and leave a review so you won’t miss an episode. Plus, you’ll find links to all the episodes, plus extra goodies over at realworldnp.com/podcast.

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Navigating Confrontation at Work as an NP

Nov 28 2024 14 mins  
This episode focuses on leadership and role transition questions, specifically addressing a scenario where a new nurse practitioner is struggling with confrontational conversations with nursing staff. The host provides advice on how to navigate these situations using a framework called nonviolent communication. The framework involves expressing observations, feelings, needs, and re

Path to Overcoming Disillusionment in Healthcare with Rebecca Arnold

Nov 14 2024 57 mins  
Rebecca Arnold, a holistic leadership coach, discusses the challenges of disillusionment and burnout in mission-driven professions like nursing and medicine. She emphasizes the importance of addressing emotions and processing them in a safe and titrated manner. Rebecca highlights the concept of the window of tolerance and suggests practices like meditation and mindfulness to expand

How to Negotiate a Raise for Nurse Practitioners with Amanda Guarniere

Oct 24 2024 53 mins  
In this conversation, Liz Rohr and Amanda Guarniere discuss negotiating a raise as a nurse practitioner. They emphasize the importance of collecting data about your job performance and your value to the organization. They also highlight the need to consider the employer's perspective and understand what matters to them. The conversation covers productivity metrics, RVUs (Relative V

Unexpected Mentorship Questions from New NPs - Interview with Kara Pesola, NP

Oct 10 2024 44 mins  
In this conversation, Liz Rohr and Kara Pesola discuss the challenges and common experiences of new nurse practitioners (NPs). They highlight the importance of support and mentorship for new grads and address the imposter syndrome many NPs experience. They also discuss the common questions and concerns that new NPs have, such as managing complex conditions and navigating controlled

Advice for Creating New NP Mentorship Programs

Sep 26 2024 18 mins  
In this episode, I share my experiences and insights on starting a mentorship program, drawing from my own journey as a nurse practitioner and founder of Real World NP. I discussed the context of mentorship, the structure of one-on-one and group mentorship programs, the frequency and duration of mentorship meetings, and the topics to cover. Additionally, I covered the importance of

Advice for New Grads Interested in Urgent Care with Michelle Lew, NP

Sep 12 2024 40 mins  
Michelle, a board-certified family nurse practitioner with experience in urgent care, shares her journey and insights into the field. She discusses the differences between urgent care and primary care, the challenges of not having access to medical records in urgent care, and the importance of collaboration between the two. Michelle also provides advice for those interested in work

Assessing Chest Pain: New Red Flags & Risk Factors - Interview with Jennifer Carlquist, PA

Aug 22 2024 66 mins  
In this conversation, Liz Rohr interviews Jennifer Carlquist, a physician assistant with extensive experience in cardiology, who discusses the assessment and management of chest pain.They covered: - Assessing cardiac versus noncardiac chest pain- Assessing risk for MI and when to send patients to the ED or not- What EKG findings to watch out for, and how to learn more to build

Treating Substance Use Disorder: Stimulants & How to get Addiction Histories - Interview with Shelby Pope

Aug 08 2024 52 mins  
In this conversation, Liz Rohr and Shelby Pope discuss the importance of taking a comprehensive history of substance use, and how to assess and treat stimulant use disorder. They cover the challenges healthcare providers face in asking the right questions, and emphasize the need for open conversations and non-judgmental approaches.They cover screening for addiction, how to elicit a

Treating Opiate Use Disorder in Primary Care - Interview with Shelby Pope, NP

Jul 25 2024 71 mins  
In this episode, Liz Rohr interviews Shelby Pope, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, they discuss the stigma around addiction, the importance of supporting patients with opiate use disorder while exploring Shelby’s journey into addiction medicine and impacts of this field. This episode includes discussion of various treatment options for opiate use disorder, including naltrexone and bupreno

Bridging the Gap: Primary Care and Specialty Care Courses for Nurse Practitioners - Need Your Input!

Jul 11 2024 11 mins  
We’re expanding our course catalog at Real World NP! This time, we’re collaborating with specialists, making courses tailored for primary care providers. Our goal is to provide comprehensive and practical courses for nurse practitioners and PAs, and to bridge the gap between primary care and specialty care. We want NPs to have the knowledge and resources to provide the best car