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Real World NP

Hi, I’m Liz Rohr: family nurse practitioner, wife, parent, and founder of Real World NP, a continuing education company for new nurse practitioners in primary care.I’m on a mission to equip and guide new nurse practitioners so they can feel confident and capable through comprehensive, concise, and hyper-relevant educational resources, without the fluff. We’re also here to provide an approachable, supportive community in order to bring about a new generation of healthcare providers who know that they

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16:29

Monkeypox Treatment for Nurse Practitioners - Part 2

Real World NP ·

2022/08/17

With the most recent global Monkeypox outbreak in May of this year, there’s been a lot of confusion among patients and providers about treatment options and vaccination.With about 7,000 cases in the United States as of this recording, luckily the treatment options are starting to become more available. As I mentioned in the first episode of this series, thus far the treatments and vaccines have been only available through the Strategic National Stockpile, a government supply created to prepare for

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16:18

Monkeypox Explained for Patients

Real World NP ·

2022/08/15

Monkeypox has been confusing and scary for a number of patients, especially on the heels of the Covid pandemic that we’re still facing. Even though we usually make videos for primary care providers, we decided to make this episode, especially for patients, to help clear up some confusion for them, as well as show clinicians an example of how we have these conversations with our patients.In this episode, we answer the questions:What is Monkeypox?What the symptoms are and how bad are they?Who is

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20:57

Monkeypox for Nurse Practitioners - Part 1

Real World NP ·

2022/08/10

**ERROR UPDATE** I mistakenly said that cotton swabs can be used but it's ONLY synthetic swabs for monkeypox testing!! Link for testing instructions here.Monkeypox has been confusing and scary for patients and providers alike, especially on the heels of the Covid pandemic that we’re still facing. The WHO named it a public health emergency and global outbreak, as has the CDC, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s as scary as it sounds.At the time of this episode, there have been about 7,000 cases in

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19:31

Pap Screening in Primary Care

Real World NP ·

2022/08/02

Paps. How can such a common primary care intervention cause so much confusion? How often to screen, how to understand any findings that are not black and white, how to advise your patient about next steps – you would not be the first NP to feel overwhelmed with abnormal pap results in your inbox.This week, we’ll take some of the mystery out of this challenging clinical topic, and help you understand the main points that will guide your treatment. We’ll talk about:✅ Current guidelines, and how they

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35:27

AANP President Interview

Real World NP ·

2022/07/26

Whether you are a brand-new NP or you have been practicing for a while, the AANP has likely done something that has made your job easier.But what does the AANP actually do and how does it work?In this special one-on-one interview with Stephen Ferrara, President-elect of the AANP, we got the opportunity to ask him questions from the Real World NP community.We talked about:✅ What AANP is (and what it isn’t)✅ How the NP educational system works✅ Key differences between medical and NP education and how

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19:28

Managing Depression In The Primary Care Setting

Real World NP ·

2022/07/19

Depression in the primary care setting – super common. With a shortage of mental health providers and increasing numbers of patients with symptoms, depression is becoming a leading primary care health concern. If you feel unsure or unprepared for these patient encounters, you are in the right place.This week, we’re taking some of the mystery out of working with patients with depression in the primary care setting. We’ll cover:✅ Red flags of depression assessment, and how to handle them when you find

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18:10

Treating Patients With Insomnia

Real World NP ·

2022/07/12

By the time the patient with insomnia makes it to primary care, they have probably been struggling with sleep for a while, and have probably tried some things on their own – without luck. And now they’re hoping YOU can fix it, preferably…tonight?Insomnia is a murky clinical topic; it’s not always as simple as not getting enough sleep. If you aren’t sure where to start with the patient with insomnia, let’s get you sure. This week, we’ll talk about:✅ Sleep hygiene – what it is and why it’s important

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15:12

Does it Get Better as a Nurse Practitioner?

Real World NP ·

2022/07/05

Let’s be real: the first few years of practice as an NP can be TOUGH. Not only do you have this vast amount of new clinical knowledge to put into practice, you’re also learning the ins and outs of how a clinic runs (for better or worse), and adjusting to being the place where the buck stops. Is it really surprising that you are wondering if it gets better?It’s a kind of taboo topic, even though it’s a common question that most NPs ask (if only to themselves). It’s also time to put a spotlight on

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20:25

Simple Hypercalcemia Workup (with Case Study): Lab...

Real World NP ·

2022/06/28

Labs interpretation for new nurse practitioners can be confusing, and most new grads don't feel well-prepared by what they learned in NP school.In this podcast episode, I break it down with a SUPER interesting case study from my first year as an NP, and make the approach super simple with 3 steps, including the top do-not-miss diagnoses.Join us for the Lab Interpretation Crash Course for Nurse Practitioners here.Read the full blog post._______________________________© 2022 Real World NP. For

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18:28

Managing Anxiety in Primary Care for New Nurse...

Real World NP ·

2022/06/21

Managing anxiety in primary care is super common, but especially now during the pandemic quarantine.In this podcast, you'll learn:✅ When it's anxiety... and when it's not✅ How to assess symptoms, history and the best tools to make it faster and easier✅ The step-by-step to manage anxiety, and what to do if it's not working.There's SO much I could say about anxiety and mental health, let me know what questions you have or topics you want to hear more about.Grab your cheat sheet here:

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7:57

Diagnosing Migraine in Primary Care

Real World NP ·

2022/06/14

Your friend, your aunt, your patient in your primary care office - everyone seems to be talking about migraines. But is it a headache or is it a migraine? How do you know the difference?As a new grad, it’s not unusual to feel like you have been thrown into the deep end when patients present with a migraine or a headache. It’s not a super black and white topic, and patients sometimes have a hard time describing their symptoms, which adds to the challenge.This week, we’ll talk about what makes a

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12:49

Diagnosing Headache in Primary Care: Red Flags

Real World NP ·

2022/06/07

Patients who come into primary care for a headache are often worried that it’s something very serious - and it’s your job to know whether it is or not. Many headaches are nothing overly serious, but as a new grad, it can be hard to know just how concerned to be and what to do with your concern.Let’s build your confidence and demystify some of the grey areas of headaches. In this video, we’ll cover:✅ A simple tool that you can use to guide your visit, assessment, and plan✅ Specific headache red

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37:46

LGBTQIA+ Competency for Healthcare Providers:...

Real World NP ·

2022/05/31

LGBTQIA+ cultural competency helps not only our patients to feel safer, seen, and supported, but it also improves health outcomes. Many providers aren’t sure what that competency looks like, or even where to start. It’s more than the correct pronouns and language – but how much more?In this week’s episode, we talk with Terra Anderson, who uses they/them pronouns, is a somatic therapist, and LGBTQIA+ educator about how providers can improve their competency when working with LGBTQIA+ patients.✅ What

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12:34

Workup for Syncope in Primary Care

Real World NP ·

2022/05/24

If even thinking about a patient with syncope makes you feel a little lightheaded yourself, you are in the right place.Your patient passed out, so their family insisted that they see their PCP. Now they’re in your exam room, and you need a roadmap to see what happened, what is going on, and how we got here.Let’s talk about how to approach the visit for the patient with syncope in primary care, why you will want to work backward to assess them, the four main categories of syncope, and more.✅ Things

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18:32

How to Give Feedback to Your Medical Assistant

Real World NP ·

2022/05/17

Have you found yourself needing to give feedback to your MA or support staff – with no idea where to start? You are not alone. As an NP, your role is unique; you’re not the boss, yet you are expected to give some level of guidance and leadership. And when what a staff member is doing isn’t working, that message usually needs to come from you.Let’s talk about how to give feedback to your MA or support staff in a way that is constructive, positive, and won’t leave either of you feeling like you want

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17:02

Decreased Appetite in Children

Real World NP ·

2022/05/10

Context is key for the pediatric patient with decreased appetite. Getting a sense of what is normal for the patient and their overall health goes a long way in deciding how to approach the visit.This week, let’s talk about where to start when you see these patients, and how to get the context that is so essential for these visits.✅ What to know about the patient before you even walk into the exam room✅ When to ask broad questions, when to ask targeted questions – and why✅ Which body systems you must

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12:25

Well Child Check Hacks for Nurse Practitioners

Real World NP ·

2022/05/03

Well child visits can be very intimidating for new Nurse Practitioners, even if you love working with children. There are so many questions to ask, so many developmental elements to consider – it’s easy to feel a lot of pressure not to miss anything in these visits.This week, let’s talk about ways to come into these visits with tools to make it easier for you and to set your mind at ease.✅ Top things to know for well child visits✅ My favorite resources for pedi milestones✅ How to plan your well

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13:36

Diagnostic Approach to Fatigue in Primary Care

Real World NP ·

2022/04/26

Fatigue is a tricky clinical topic that can seem overwhelming in a primary care visit – sometimes even for the seasoned NP. Having a game plan can help with the stress of these visits and increase your confidence when you see these patients.In this week’s episode, let’s talk about what you need to know to be prepared for the patient with fatigue.✅ Strategies to approaching diagnosis✅ How to get the history you need✅ The body systems you MUST assess✅ Chronic causes to rule in/out✅ Top questions to

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10:33

Pancreatitis Diagnosis for New Nurse Practitioners

Real World NP ·

2022/04/19

Epigastric pain as a chief complaint happens ALL the time in primary care. And we all order labs to help rule out pancreatitis, but most clinicians feel uncomfortable with diagnosing pancreatitis in primary care. Even though it’s not that common, it’s certainly a red flag diagnosis to watch out for.In this episode I cover:✅ The main causes of pancreatitis✅ What labs to order and what to look out for✅ The criteria for diagnosing pancreatitis✅ The next steps to take when you suspect itRead the blog

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9:22

Diagnosing Abdominal Pain for New Nurse Practitioners

Real World NP ·

2022/04/12

Some chief complaints are more stressful than others. Abdominal pain is CERTAINLY one of them, especially for new nurse practitioners.In this episode, I give my top systematic hacks for diagnosing abdominal pain in the primary care setting to make sure you’re not missing anything and are providing safe care.Read the blog post here.------Download the FREE Ultimate Resource Guide for NP_______________________________© 2022 Real World NP. For educational and informational purposes only, see

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