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71: Greatest Hits #5: Level Up Your Résumé with Dr. Veronica Sampayo [NEW NP] Sep 28, 2022

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Dr. Veronica Sampayo, also known as Dr. V, is the résumé polishing and interviewing guru for Nurse Practitioners and the founder of The Clinician Life. Having been on the other side of the interviewing process, she knows a thing or two about what employers are looking for and the red flags to avoid as the interviewee, and she's here in this greatest hits episode to share the ins and outs of acing the interview process so you can land your first Nurse Practitioner job.

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70: Greatest Hits #4: Final Year Tips [NP STUDENT] Sep 14, 2022

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There are going to be plenty of days where pursuing your career as a Nurse Practitioner feels like too much, but don't worry because I'm helping you navigate it all in this Greatest Hits episode. I'm sharing three ways to support yourself in your final year of Nurse Practitioner school, what my life looked like in your position right now, and how to take care of yourself adequately.

Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.stressfreenp.com/70

69: Greatest Hits #3: Contract Negotiations with DNP Molly B. [NEW NP] Aug 31, 2022

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Dr. Molly Bradshaw shares everything you need to know to set yourself up to negotiate as a new Nurse Practitioner. She's laying out her step-by-step process for landing a job opportunity, the questions you should be asking in the negotiation process, and some very important red flags to look out for in a potential job.

Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.stressfreenp.com/69

68: Greatest Hits #2: Don't Give Up: The Journey to Becoming a Stress-Free Nurse Practitioner Aug 17, 2022

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In this Greatest Hits episode, we're taking it all the way back to the very beginning of this podcast. I created this resource for both students and brand new Nurse Practitioners as a way to help you navigate the giant leap that is transitioning into practice, and if you're new here, this is going to be a great introductory episode to this podcast and me as a person.

Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.stressfreenp.com/68

67: Greatest Hits #1: AANP vs ANCC: Which Exam Should I Take? [NP STUDENT] Aug 03, 2022

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In the first of the Greatest Hits series, I'm getting you on solid footing to make the best personal decision for you when it comes to choosing between AANP and ANCC. I'm addressing a rundown of what each exam entails and busting some common myths that are keeping you confused, so you can eliminate those exam-day jitters and feel ready to become a board-certified NP.

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66. Pursuing a Career as a Traveling Nurse Practitioner with Alisa, The Traveling NP Jul 20, 2022

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One area of nursing that many people are interested in is being a traveling nurse. I feel like we hear about this opportunity all the time in the nursing world, but less so in this nurse practitioners phase. With that in mind I am super excited to have our newest guest walk us through her experience as a traveling nurse. In today's episode I talk to Alisa Nitschelm, a traveling surgical nurse practitioner who is actively licensed in 11 states. When she's not working you can find her catching some waves at the beach! During our conversation, Alisa talks about her desire to combine traveling with being a nurse, what type of experience to have under your belt before becoming a traveling nurse, the importance of updating your CV, and how she balances motherhood and being a traveling nurse. In this episode we cover:

Alisa shares more about her journey into being a traveling nurse practitioner [1:11]
Finding opportunities as a traveling nurse [4:09]
The ideal amount of experience to have before becoming a traveling nurse [9:41]
How to get started [12:45]
Great resources for traveling NPs [16:02]
Balancing life and work as a traveling NP [17:55]

http://www.stressfreenp.com/66

65. Land Your Dream Job as a Nurse Practitioner with Amanda G, NP Jul 06, 2022

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In today's episode I talk to Amanda G, the brains and expertise behind the ResumeRx and the NP Society. She is a mom of three and a Yale-trained ER nurse who is passionate about helping other NPs land their dream job, achieving work life balance and being part of a collaborative community. During our conversation, Amanda speaks on the reason for starting NP Society, conversations around career advancement and work life balance, and the importance of speaking your ideas into existence. http://www.stressfreenp.com/65

64: The Next Evolution of Sarah Michelle NP Reviews Jun 22, 2022

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I'm coming to you a little bit off of our routine podcast schedule here because I have some really big news that I wanted to share with all the guys as soon as possible. This is an update that affects me but more importantly, and much more excitingly, also affects all of you guys!

In today's episode, I share why I started this company, the intention behind what we have created over the last few years, and the next step for my business and for all my students to help support all of you on your life long learning journey.

http://www.stressfreenp.com/64

63: Do You Need Your DNP? with Elisabeth Collins DNP, APRN-NP Jun 08, 2022

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In today's episode I am talking to Elisabeth Collins, a dual board certified nurse practitioner who shares all about her nursing journey and her interest in helping and ultimately empowering DNP students with their capstone projects.

During our conversation Elisabeth talks about how she made the transition into Adult Geriatric Care, the ability to be a teacher and a healer as a NP, why the field of medicine is a path of life long learning versus immediate mastery and how to come up with an idea for your DNP project.

http://www.stressfreenp.com/63

62: Changing the Practice Landscape for NPs with Stephen Ferrara, DNP May 25, 2022

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In today's episode, I am talking with special guest Stephen Ferrara together with previous guest Anna. Stephen is a practicing family nurse practitioner and executive director at the NY Nurse Practitioner Association. He is passionate about the profession and sharing the abundance of opportunities available to all NPs.

During our conversation, Stephen talks about his transition from an RN to a DNP, how he is able to work with other NPs to effect change in an evidence-based way, and the intersection between state licenses, federal laws, and patient care.

http://www.stressfreenp.com/62

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