May's Anatomy with May (Yazdi) Chewning

In today's episode I discuss 10 tips for surviving NP clinicals. From preparing the night before and morning of, to the legal pad you NEED to use for note-taking, to giving a good, thorough report, you won't want to miss out on all the ways I have found to get the most out of my clinical experience and provide the most efficient and effective patient care. Tune in today for part 1 of my suggestion...

We're back and it's story time! In today's episode I will be sharing why I didn't choose to go to medical school as a conversation during my clinical rotations was sparked between a patient's family member and me. Tune in to hear my decision-making process when it came to deciding on nursing (as opposed to the MD or DO route) as a career path and why I am so passionate about educating others on th...

I tried something new in today's episode that I'm super excited about! I'm going to be introducing case study episodes into the platform to get us all thinking critically and coming up with a management plan for each patient. In these episodes I will be introducing a patient with a chief complaint, history of present illness, past medical history, review of systems, and physical exam. I will then...

In today's episode I update you guys on my last semester and clinical of nurse practitioner school…EVER!! I then go through a list of 7 things I wish my patients knew about nurses (and nurse practitioners). This is a list of nuances I have experienced and picked up on over the years through the relationships I have with my patients. In realizing these 7 things, we realize that this is the perfect...

In today's episode of the show I and my co-host and produce, Chase Chewning, discuss one of the pillars of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition's model of healthful living, primary foods. Primary foods, such as physical activity, career, spirituality, and relationships are "foods" that feed our soul and satisfy our hunger for life. There are twelve primary foods that are constantly fluctuating...

In today's episode I highlight the top ten things I wish I knew before going into nursing. I start off with some pointers and need-to-knows about the registered nurse nursing program and how to navigate such a rigorous program at a young age. Then I move on to the various aspects of working as a registered nurse that were new to me, whether in the hospital setting or in outpatient. We wrap up the...

In this episode of the show I discuss how to best choose which nursing specialty would be the best fit for you post-graduation. I give you my top 10 tips and pieces of advice based on my own experience as a registered nurse and now as a family nurse practitioner student. As you'll see in this episode, the most important factor is to BE FLEXIBLE! Nursing is such a wonderful career path with so many...

Today's episode is a very raw and real conversation around suicide. Healthcare professionals and practitioners should take extra care to educate themselves on the topic of suicide and understand the warning signs that may present in patients. Family members, loved ones, and caregivers should be knowledgeable on resources available for those who struggle with suicidal ideation as well as resources...

This episode is a re-share from a podcast I was asked to be on called the One of A Kind Podcast hosted by my dear friend, Grace Oak! In this episode, Grace asks me her top rated questions regarding the current pandemic as I debunk some myths and reiterate other facts. We also do a fun lightning round session of questions to help the audience get to know me better. You won't want to miss this one!...

Welcome back everyone! I am currently visiting some friends and family on the East Coast and thought this topic would be super pertinent! While traveling, I am also in the middle of writing two research papers, creating a poster presentation for a nursing conference, catching up on modules for my health care certification, recording this podcast--anyways, you get it. I've been busy! But you throw...

In today's episode of the podcast I give updates on Assembly Bill 890, which would give nurse practitioners in the state of California full practice authority. I discuss the various amendments to the bill, my opinions, and next steps. I also address a meeting held with Senator Richard Pan's legislative aide who spoke with me and a few other students in the FNP program about Senator Pan's stance on...

In today's episode I had the pleasure to speaking with one of my lifelong friends, Dr. Melody Khorrami. Dr. Melody is a licensed pharmacist and certified health coach. She is the founder of Integrative Wellness Solutions, an integrative health coaching practice based in Northern Virginia. Her experience spans community-based, long-term care, and ambulatory-care pharmacy, as well as guiding clients...

Welcome to the May's Anatomy Podcast ,COVID-19 mini-series! This addition to the podcast is intended to be informative, factual, and educational during this time of great uncertainty. Every week we will release shortened episodes on the previous weeks updates, statistics, and knowledge of the current coronavirus pandemic. All episodes are backed by evidence from the Centers for Disease Control and...

This week I thought I would try something a little different from my typical episodes and fill you guys in on my life! In healthcare, we all too often put ourselves in a box--"I am a nurse practitioner." "I wear a white coat." But the truth is, we're all human. It is my goal to share all aspects of healthcare with you guys: the professional and the personal. So, today I catch you guys up on what I...

Welcome to the May's Anatomy Podcast ,COVID-19 mini-series! This addition to the podcast is intended to be informative, factual, and educational during this time of great uncertainty. Every week we will release shortened episodes on the previous weeks updates, statistics, and knowledge of the current coronavirus pandemic. All episodes are backed by evidence from the Centers for Disease Control and...

Wow--this episode was so fun to record! Earlier in the week I asked you all to submit some of the misconceptions you have about nurses and nurse practitioners and you really didn't disappoint! Listen along as I debunk some of your myths and misconceptions about nursing, nurse practitioners, as well as discussing the similarities and differences between NP's and PA's. I also discuss the importance...

Welcome to the May's Anatomy Podcast ,COVID-19 mini-series! This addition to the podcast is intended to be informative, factual, and educational during this time of great uncertainty. Every week we will release shortened episodes on the previous weeks updates, statistics, and knowledge of the current coronavirus pandemic. All episodes are backed by evidence from the Centers for Disease Control and...

Today's episode is dedicated to George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all other black lives lost to police brutality and social injustice over centuries. In this episode Chase and I unpack our thoughts and sentiments in regard to the current civil unrest not only in our nation, but across the globe. We discuss the importance of the Black Lives Matter movement and its deep roots in our A...

Today's episode is a little different. I felt it was important to discuss some of the issues going on in the world right now in regard to the Black Lives Matter movement. I gives some updates on COVID-19 statistics and safe practices to consider if you choose to protest. I will be doing a dedicated #BLM episode, which will be going up on Monday. I hope you enjoy this very raw, very vulnerable, ver...

It's that time of the year again when students are graduating, studying for board exams, and applying for jobs, so it's important to start thinking about your work environment and what that means for you. In today's episode of the podcast I get into all the nitty gritty aspects of job satisfaction and work relationships. I start off by explaining the top 5 key factors of overall job satisfaction....

Welcome to the May's Anatomy Podcast ,COVID-19 mini-series! This addition to the podcast is intended to be informative, factual, and educational during this time of great uncertainty. Every week we will release shortened episodes on the previous weeks updates, statistics, and knowledge of the current coronavirus pandemic. All episodes are backed by evidence from the Centers for Disease Control and...

May is Mental Health Awareness month and I am so grateful to have had the honor to sit down today with a dear friend of mine, Matt Yates. Matt and I vulnerably discuss his struggles with coming out in conservative West Virginia, battles with mental health, and most importantly how he has learned to confront his grievances and pay it forward. Matt turned his life in corporate America to a journey o...

Welcome to the May's Anatomy Podcast ,COVID-19 mini-series! This addition to the podcast is intended to be informative, factual, and educational during this time of great uncertainty. Every week we will release shortened episodes on the previous weeks updates, statistics, and knowledge of the current coronavirus pandemic. All episodes are backed by evidence from the Centers for Disease Control and...

In today's episode I discuss how to effectively prepare for your first nursing interview as a newly graduated registered nurse! I discuss appropriate dress, body language, and what to bring with you. Then we dig into the interview itself—what questions the interviewer may ask of you and how to prepare for those questions, what questions you should be asking at every interview, and finally how to n...

Welcome to the May's Anatomy Podcast ,COVID-19 mini-series! This addition to the podcast is intended to be informative, factual, and educational during this time of great uncertainty. Every week we will release shortened episodes on the previous weeks updates, statistics, and knowledge of the current coronavirus pandemic. All episodes are backed by evidence from the Centers for Disease Control and...