NP Lifestyle Mentor【Nurse practitioner career coach/米国ナースプラクティショナー】

In this episode, Dr. Miura welcomed her former NP student, Dr. Ann Yang, whom she precepted for Dr. Yang’s women’s health rotation in NP school (Dr. Yang graduated right after this episode was recorded). Dr. Yang is a graduate of the graduate entry program in nursing (GEPN) at the University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa and was accepted into the family nurse practitioner (FNP) fellowship program at the Uni...

このエピソードのテーマは”損をしないためのアメリカ生活サバイバル術”です 🙌 私は日本で看護師をしてから25歳の時にアメリカでナースプラクティショナーになるために単身で渡米して、今ではアメリカNP協会から州別の優秀NP賞を受賞するまで、アメリカでの生活・キャリアを確立できるようになりましたが、渡米した15年以上前にはアメリカ生活のサバイバル術を知らないがために、たくさん苦労もしました😵 このエピソードでは、実...

This episode is about “AANPCB vs ANCC for FNP certification: Which certification body is the best for you?” Two organizations provide family nurse practitioner (FNP) certifications in the U.S.: the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Body (AANPCB) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).   Deciding which organization you want to be certified as an FNP is a critical de...

This episode is about “For foreign-trained nurses: Should you enter an NP program in the U.S. now?” Recently, we have been hearing about changes to immigration and student visa policies in the U.S. Some foreign-trained nurses considering enrollment in a nurse practitioner (NP) program may wonder if it’s still a good time to apply for NP programs given the current situation in the country. 🇺🇸 In th...

This episode is about “Which NP track is best for YOU?” There are various nurse practitioner (NP) tracks available in the U.S.  Many NP programs require applicants to decide which NP track they want to pursue at the time of application. But the choice of which NP track (e.g., family nurse practitioner [FNP], adult gerontology primary care nurse practitioner [AGPCNP], pediatric nurse practitioner [...

This episode is about “Can’t find ideal jobs?/ Six tips on job hunting for NPs” The nurse practitioner (NP) profession has garnered significant attention, having been named one of the best jobs in the U.S. in recent years, and numerous new NP programs have been established in recent years.  This also means that there are many NPs, including new graduates and seasoned professionals, looking for job...

This episode is about “Three MUST-HAVE tools for all DNP students.” Being a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) student is undeniably challenging, especially when many of us juggle work alongside our studies. I can relate to this, having worked as a full-time NP while also covering for a colleague on maternity leave😵‍💫. Thankfully, I didn’t just survive, I  during my time as a student, graduating w...

このエピソードのテーマは”英語の習得にはどのくらい時間がかかる？／英語を最速で習得する方法”です 🙌 留学経験をしてアメリカでキャリアを積んだ私がよく聞かれる質問が「英語を習得するのにどのくらい時間かかった？」🧐 このエピソードではこの質問に対する私の個人的な考え、そして日本生まれ・育ちで25歳まで渡米しなかったのに一流のプロとして認められる英語のレベルに達するのに役立った英語を最速で習得する方法をシェ...

このエピソードのテーマは”留学前に必ずするべき３つのこと”です 🙌 私は日本で看護大学をでて、正看護師として働いてから25歳でアメリカでナースプラクティショナー（NP)になるために学生ビザを持って渡米しましたが、留学する前にちゃんと準備してよかったな、と思うことと、これはもっと準備するべきだったなと思うことがあります。 今となっては結果的にうまくいって無事アメリカでNPになれて、仕事を通して永住権も取得しまし...

This episode is about “From being a Korean immigrant to a national nurse practitioner leader 🇰🇷 / How to become a leader as a non-native speaker.” In this episode, I welcomed my deeply admired colleague, Dr. Sun Jones. Dr. Jones is a family nurse practitioner (FNP) in Arizona. She obtained her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degrees from Arizona State Univer...

このエピソードのテーマは”アメリカ看護・NPプログラム留学準備はどのくらいかかる？”です🙌 いつかアメリカに看護・NPプログラム留学したい。たくさん準備しなきゃいけないことがあるのかわかっていても、実際に何をすればいいのか、どのくらい前から準備をすればいいのか想像もできない…😨 なんて思っていませんか？ このエピソードでは学生ビザのもとで看護学生としてまたNP学生として留学した実体験をもとに何を準備し、留学準...

This episode is about “How to discuss sensitive topics with your patients” Depending on your practice setting, you may have to discuss very sensitive topics with your patients, such as menstrual history and sexual orientation🫣 In this episode, I will discuss five tips for making patients feel comfortable opening up and discussing sensitive topics☝️ —————————————————————— About ME: Hi I’m Miki Miu...

このエピソードのテーマは”アメリカで成功するための5つの秘訣”です 🙌 世界中からアメリカンドリームを叶えるためにハングリー精神が多い移民＆アメリカ人が集まるアメリカは、どんな夢の叶う可能性がある分、成功するのは簡単ではありません☝️ この動画ではどのような戦略を実行すればアメリカで実力を認められて成功するるのか、5つの秘訣について話します✨ ———————————————————— About ME: こんにちは！ 🙋‍♀️ 私は三浦未喜で...

This episode is about “Difficulty with paying for NP school? Scholarship opportunities for NP students” Tuition for NP school isn’t cheap, especially if you attend a private school or are an out-of-state or international student💸 Also, tuition can hike up without much notice.😱 Financial instability can be very stressful, and I experienced that first-hand as a nurse practitioner (NP) student. The...

This episode is about “Five ways to find NP jobs” Whether you are a nurse practitioner (NP) student who is about to graduate or recently graduated from an NP school or an NP with experience who is seeking a career-advanced opportunity, you need to know how to find NP jobs☝️ In this episode, I’ll share five ways to find NP job opportunities😘 —————————————————————— About ME: Hi I’m Miki Miura, DNP,...

This episode is about “How to overcome insecurities in building a nursing career.” In our nursing career, we must learn many, MANY new things☝️ For example, in nursing school, we had to learn how to talk to patients and build a rapport with them in a minimal time. In a nurse practitioner (NP) program, you learn how to choose the proper medication for a specific disease. Even after successfully gra...

This episode is about “4 ways to facilitate effective and efficient patient communications.” One of the difficulties I experienced as an NP student and new grad NP was promoting efficient conversation with patients😓 Some patients loved talking, and sometimes, I took too long to finish the conversation and ended up pushing the rest of my clinic schedule and having other patients wait too long😱 Th...

このエピソードのテーマは”訴訟大国アメリカで医療訴訟リスクを下げるための医療記録を書く5つのコツ”です 🙌 訴訟大国として知られているアメリカですが、それは医療の世界でも同じ。 医療記録は行った手技や診察に関する請求を保険会社に行うためだけではなく、医療訴訟が起きたときに自分の医療免許を守るための証拠ともなります。 このエピソードで訴訟リスクを下げるための記録の書き方の5つのコツをアメリカのナースプラクテ...

このエピソードのテーマは”アメリカ大学・大学院入学＆奨学金のための推薦状を書いてもらうコツ”です 🙌 アメリカで大学・大学院に応募、奨学金への応募、そして就職の時にも推薦状を必要するケースが多くあります✉️ この推薦状はこれまで教えてくれた教授、上司、同僚など色々な人に書いてもらうことは可能なのですが、なるべく志望校に合格したり、奨学金獲得や志望の仕事をゲットするためには自分が能力があり優れた人材だとい...

This episode is about “How to balance work and life with NP career” Having a good work-life balance is crucial to have a fulfilling life☝️ But building a solid nurse practitioner (NP) career itself already comes with a lot of challenges, and it can be difficult to balance with your personal life😣 I learned this in a hard way when I was in a DNP program while working full-time as an NP, and over t...

This episode is about “MSN vs DNP: Which NP programs to choose?” If you are thinking of becoming a nurse practitioner (NP) in the U.S., you should know that t here are two types of NP programs: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs🧑‍⚕️👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️ As you might have guessed, you will get a master’s degree when you graduate from an MSN program and a doctorat...

This episode is about “How to build a solid patient panel” The term “patient panel” is often used to describe a group of patients you see regularly as a nurse practitioner. In other words, you are the go-to provider for patients on your panel. Building a patient panel is crucial to boost your productivity, which is often used to evaluate the performance of NPs. And if you own a practice, building...

This episode is about “How to come up with the right diagnosis” Diagnosing conditions is a new task for many nurse practitioner (NP) students, but it is a crucial part of the NP job. In this episode, I share six tips to come up with differential diagnoses and reach to the correct diagnosis. *This is not an official medical consultation. Examples used in this episode are used to give general ideas...

このエピソードのテーマは”英語に自信がなくとも自信があるように見せる方法”です 🙌 自信がある「様に見える」というのはアメリカ文化ではとっても大事なこと☝️ なぜならば自信がある＝信用できる・頼り甲斐があるという風に捉えられて、自信があるように見える人はより志望の学校に入学できたりやキャリアアップのチャンスを与えられたりするからです。 でも実は自分の英語に自信がまだないから、自信は当然でないよ、と言う方🫵...

This episode is about “Should you become an NP?/ 6 things you MUST consider before applying for NP schools” Nurse practitioners (NPs) are ranked as having the best jobs in the U.S.  But, becoming an NP is not for everyone. In this episode, I will discuss six things to consider to determine if an NP career is right for you before applying for NP schools. —————————————————————— About ME: Hi I’m Miki...