Real Deal Nurse Practitioner Club

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...

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...

In today's episode I talk to Becky, a Pelvic Floor PT who specializes in treating symptoms associated with poor pelvic floor health and strength.    Becky is passionate about all things related to the pelvic floor! She shares what pelvic floor therapy  actually is, how the pelvic floor connects to all parts of our bodies, who should see a pelvic floor PT and why kegels are overrated!    Get full s...

In today's episode, I'm joined by Dr. G the MP! She is a super well-known Instagram doctor who has all kinds of knowledge about EKGs and cardiology, which I know can be a struggle point for a lot of you out there. She's both an acute care nurse practitioner and a nursing educator who is just an all-around rockstar!    During our conversation, Tranise shares her journey into cardiology. She talks a...

I'm sharing four more practice questions to help you prepare for your exams. I'm giving you some tips to tackle those long questions and showing you how to narrow your focus and get what you need from the question so you can tackle any exam that comes your way.   Get full show notes and more information here:  http://www.stressfreenp.com/59

I show you the difference between applying and memorizing material, and why mastering the skill of utilizing the material you've learned is so important as a nurse practitioner. I'm offering my top tips for practicing this skill so you can start identifying where your knowledge deficits are and spend time actively filling in the gaps.    Get full show notes and more information here:  http://www.s...

Katelyn gives us the lowdown on saving, investing, and setting up your finances. She's guiding us through the foundational pieces that can make all the difference moving forward, and sharing her advice on some of the most common obstacles we face in personal finance and making a higher income.     Get full show notes and more information here:  http://www.stressfreenp.com/57

Hear from acute care nurse practitioner Briana Juskowiak as she shares her insights into why you might go down the acute care track. We're discussing how to make sure you have job offers lined up for after you've taken your boards, and how Briana broke into the nurse entrepreneur space, just by doing what she loves.     Get full show notes and more information here:  http://www.stressfreenp.com/56

Today, I'm speaking directly to those would-be nurse practitioners who graduated but never tested, and those who failed and have been putting off testing again. After some time away, you need some strategies to get back into the testing mindset and wrap your head around the fact that you already have the knowledge base to be a real deal nurse practitioner.     Get full show notes and more informat...

Tyler shares her wisdom on managing ADHD during NP school, exams, and everywhere else in your life. She's identifying some of the biggest signals of ADHD, how anxiety and ADHD can often get mixed up, and her practical strategies for setting yourself up for success.   Get full show notes and more information here:  http://www.stressfreenp.com/54

There are between 150 and 175 questions on your exam, depending on which exam you take, so tune in this week to discover how to prepare yourself mentally so you can concentrate and give your best answers from the very first question to the last. I'm sharing what mental fatigue looks like in an exam, and how to make sure it doesn't hurt your chances of passing your exam.   Get full show notes and m...

In the spirit of our Question Bank release here recently, I'm spending this episode picking apart some of the actual practice questions included in our new resource. I know none of you want any big surprises on exam day, and this is exactly what will help you feel confident when the day comes.   Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.stressfreenp.com/52

Listen in as Rachel gives us a look into a typical day in the life of a women's health NP. She's sharing some of the biggest misconceptions about what this role entails, how she manages her time like a whiz and her best advice for anyone interested in women's health.   Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.stressfreenp.com/51

So much anxiety comes from hearing other people's opinions about an exam or how you should study. So, tune in this week to discover why this happens, and how you can move forward without falling into the trap of getting overwhelmed by other people's experiences and opinions.   Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.stressfreenp.com/50

Discover the thoughts that kept coming up for me throughout 2021, my experience of growing a business while also becoming stress-free as an NP, following my gut when making decisions, and the importance of having faith in yourself and leaning into joy in 2022.   Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.stressfreenp.com/49

Join me this week as I share some tips I've picked up along the way that help boost my spirits when I'm feeling sick. I know having to take it slow when you'd ideally like to be studying can be anxiety-inducing, but I'm encouraging you to borrow some of my thoughts to help you along as you're on the mend.    Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.stressfreenp.com/48

Discover how to get back on track if you've lost your studying groove over the festive season. I'm sharing how to get clear on your feelings about your prep, how to organize your priorities and my practical tips for mapping out your holiday plans without feeling like you're slacking.   Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.stressfreenp.com/47

My husband quizzes me on all things nursing, why I'm so passionate about helping all of you, and what's currently in the works. We're discussing what sparked my love of educating, why my personal story and challenges are not unique, and where I would love to take my business in the near future.   Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.stressfreenp.com/45

I'm your cheerleader this week, so tune in this week for the validation you need so you can go take that test and finally get this thing behind you once and for all. I'm sharing how to look at the prep you've already done, and how to know you're ready beyond all doubt.   Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.stressfreenp.com/44

In the spirit of Thanksgiving week, I'm bringing you a slightly different podcast episode and I'm reflecting on how much my life has changed from this time last November compared with right now. I'm giving you an insider perspective into my world of business, and sharing some of the ways my team is so incredible.   Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.stressfreenp.com/43

Study burnout is very real, and it is definitely something I experienced myself. But it doesn't have to be part of your process. You need to recognize it is happening or about to happen so you can regain your power and take time for a break and mental reset, and I'm showing you how this week.   Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.stressfreenp.com/42

I'm giving you my top tips and recommendations for how to be best prepared for a job interview. I'm sharing the types of questions that will likely be asked, where new NPs often get caught out in the interview process, and how you can begin practicing your interview skills right now.    Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.stressfreenp.com/41

Tune in this week to discover how to deal with failing your board exams. Even if you haven't experienced this yourself, I still encourage you to listen because it will give you some insight into the key factors that influence whether you pass your exam, so you can avoid them when exam day arrives.   Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.stressfreenp.com/40

I share my take on why practice questions need to be a key element in your board preparation. I'm giving you my answers on the most common questions I get about practice questions, and how you can use them to do more than just memorize material to ensure your exam success.   Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.stressfreenp.com/39

My goal this week is to protect your reputation as an NP and to protect the profession as well. So to give you a guide on how to be cautious on social media, I'm offering my top pointers to help you be mindful of what you're putting out into the world.   Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.stressfreenp.com/38