Real Deal Nurse Practitioner Club

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101: Your Clinical Experience: From Dread to Excitement Nov 29, 2023

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If you're ready to look forward to going to clinical instead of dreading it, you're in the right place. Anna and I are here today to share some of our own personal experiences of navigating clinical rotations and to show you how to take control of your clinical experience so it sets you up for future career opportunities.

Learn the importance of fostering a positive relationship with your preceptor and our top tips for making a great impression. Hear how to negotiate your clinical experience, how to request feedback on your performance, and ways you can use the student-preceptor relationship for career networking.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://blog.npreviews.com/clinical-experience-dread-excitement/

100: SOAP Notes: Do's and Don'ts for Clinical Documentation Nov 15, 2023

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The most common and widely accepted format of clinical documentation is the SOAP note. It addresses the legal aspect of documenting the care you provide, but it also allows for consistency across providers, which is essential in healthcare. With all providers using the same format, it allows anyone reading it to follow along with your patient's diagnosis and management plan. So how do you use it effectively?

Listen in this week to hear our top do's and don'ts as they relate to using SOAP notes for clinical documentation. Anna and I are discussing what the SOAP note entails, what to include and avoid in your documentation, and our advice for how to keep refining your clinical documentation skills.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://blog.npreviews.com/dos-donts-clinical-documentation/

99: Mental Health as a New NP Nov 01, 2023

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This week, Anna and I are here to discuss a topic that is near and dear to our hearts: mental health and self-care for Nurse Practitioners. If you've taken any of our classes, you'll know that we focus on stress and anxiety management as you prepare for boards, but prioritizing your mental health is vital throughout your career as a healthcare provider.

Discover why the role of Nurse Practitioner comes with unique challenges and why addressing this topic is crucial for the sustainability of the NP profession as a whole. We're clarifying what self-care really means, why it's a necessary part of being an effective healthcare provider, and practical self-care strategies you can begin implementing now.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://blog.npreviews.com/mental-health-new-np/

98: Telemedicine Oct 18, 2023

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What is telemedicine, what are its benefits, and what are the factors that lead to success in the telemedicine field? There are some common challenges, legal considerations, and best practices for Nurse Practitioners moving into the virtual realm, and we're discussing all of them on today's show.

Join me and Anna today to discover everything you need to know about the world of telemedicine. We're discussing how telemedicine has grown even since the pandemic, what virtual care really entails, and we're offering our tips for Nurse Practitioners who want to provide the best remote healthcare possible.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://blog.npreviews.com/telemedicine/

97: Physical Assessment and Examination Skills Oct 04, 2023

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Anna and I are talking about a topic that is at the very heart of nursing practice this week: physical assessment and examination skills. These skills are the cornerstone of effective patient care, diagnosis, decision making, and all the important things we do as Nurse Practitioners.

Learn how to get proficient in the physical assessment and examination of your patients. We're sharing the difference between head-to-toe versus focused assessments, how to tailor your assessments to your patients, why documentation is crucial for communication, and how to be effective in your charting practices.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://blog.npreviews.com/physical-assessment-examination-skills/

96: NP Residency Programs Sep 20, 2023

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The role of Nurse Practitioners have grown, both in complexity and in significance within the healthcare system. As a result, there has been a growing need for more formalized training programs that bridge the gap between your education at school and preparing for actual practice. This is where NP residency programs can be a great first step in your career.

Anna and I explore what Nurse Practitioner residency programs are, what they include, how to find them, our top tips for applying for them, and what to expect after you complete a residency.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://blog.npreviews.com/residency-programs/

95: Continuing Education: Staying Current as a Nurse Practitioner Sep 06, 2023

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Staying up to date with evidence-based practice becomes way easier when you have a deep passion for learning and knowledge. To learn why you need continuing education and how to choose what CEs are right for you, listen up.

Anna walks us through her favorite ways to get continuing education as a healthcare provider. She's sharing how to stay up to date with the latest research, guidelines, and best practices, as well as engaging in personal development so you can provide high-quality, evidence-based care to your patients as a nurse or nurse practitioner.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://blog.npreviews.com/continuing-education-staying-current/

94: From Registered Nurse to Nurse Practitioner: How to Shift Your Mindset Aug 23, 2023

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I'm sharing my thoughts on making the leap from a registered nurse to a student Nurse Practitioner to a real-deal NP. You're not alone if you're having a tough time adjusting to the mentality of a Nurse Practitioner, and this week, I'm showing you how to make it a little easier.

I offer my insights into shifting your mindset from the role of a nurse to that of a provider. Hear why making this transition can often feel like navigating uncharted territory, the factors that influence how you perceive yourself as a real-deal Nurse Practitioner, and my top pieces of advice regarding clinical decision-making.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://blog.npreviews.com/shift-your-mindset/

93: Your Guide to Medical Billing & Coding with Anna Aug 09, 2023

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Medical billing and coding are two core factors that impact how you get paid as a Nurse Practitioner, which means understanding the "why" and "how" of them is vital.

Join Anna and me in this episode as we share the basics when it comes to medical billing and coding as a Nurse Practitioner. We're exploring what to consider regarding billing and coding, some of the codes that are frequently used, and how to use them correctly. This will provide you with the foundation and jumpstart you to enter into practice.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://blog.npreviews.com/medical-billing-coding-with-anna/

92: "What Should I Be Doing When?" with Anna Jul 26, 2023

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One question that we receive all the time in our community and on every platform with which we engage with our students is, "What should I be doing and when?" This question tends to come up no matter what phase of the Nurse Practitioner journey someone is in.

Anna and I highlight all the ways we can support you, no matter where you are on your Nurse Practitioner journey. Hear why what you should be doing and when will look different for each individual person, how our resources can help, and how to find what's applicable to you right now.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://blog.npreviews.com/what-should-doing-when-with-anna/

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