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Real World NP

109 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 21 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 426 ratings

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 can make an impact & inevitably disrupt the healthcare industry.


Each week you’ll hear a mix of clinical pearls and practice tips, guest interviews with specialists and allied health professionals, and guidance on navigating the role transition from RN to NP. Make sure you subscribe and leave a review so you won’t miss an episode. Plus, you’ll find links to all the episodes, plus extra goodies over at realworldnp.com/podcast.


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Episodes

Giving Yourself Permission, Season 2 Recap & What's Next

March 27, 2024 19:49 - 10 minutes - 9.96 MB

On this week’s episode I want to give you some permission if you feel like you need it— To be a whole human with needs, feelings, desires, and cares. To do what feels authentically right to you. We’re plopped into a healthcare system that is specifically NOT set up for humans to be humans, and is designed for us to operate like machines. And it takes a LOT of courage to stay true to ourselves and what we want and need when we’re also trying to stay safe— financially, emotionally, physical...

Investing In Your Future: Financial Planning for NPs

March 05, 2024 13:00 - 56 minutes - 130 MB

In this week's episode, I'm thrilled to share my conversation with Lauryn Williams, an extraordinary individual who has not only achieved greatness on the athletic track but also in the realm of financial planning. Lauryn's story is a powerful example of how discipline, dedication, and a willingness to learn can lead to success in multiple arenas of life. Her transition from an Olympic athlete to a certified financial planner is not just inspiring; it's a lesson in reinventing oneself and fi...

Empowering Equity: Transforming Clinical Spaces with Community Care

February 20, 2024 14:00 - 48 minutes - 111 MB

Welcome to our latest podcast episode, where I had the immense pleasure of sitting down with the incredible Dr. Omolara Uwemedimo.  Today's conversation is a testament to the power of resilience, innovation, and community in healthcare. Dr. Omolara shares her journey from being a pediatrician to founding two revolutionary organizations aimed at transforming healthcare for under-resourced communities. Through Strong Children Wellness and Melanin and Medicine, she is not just treating patien...

Navigating The Drama Triangle As An NP

February 06, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 138 MB

In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Brooke Nielsen to explore a topic that is both fascinating and incredibly relevant to our work as healthcare professionals—the Drama Triangle. We've all seen it, whether we recognized it at the time or not. Those moments when interactions with colleagues or patients suddenly feel like a scene straight out of a play, with clear roles of victim, rescuer, and persecutor taking shape. Brooke and I explored how these roles influence our wo...

Caretaker Fatigue: What Is The Root Cause?

January 23, 2024 13:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MB

In this episode, I explore a crucial topic shaping healthcare today - caretaker fatigue. Join me as I delve into an enlightening conversation with my dear friend and Executive Coach, Catherine Wood.  Cat shares invaluable insights about balancing work-life commitments and the importance of recognizing and meeting our personal needs for sustainable career longevity.  Even if you feel like you've heard all there is about burnout, I promise this conversation brings fresh perspectives and tang...

Are NP Careers Changing?

January 09, 2024 13:00 - 37 minutes - 51.2 MB

Are you a nurse practitioner feeling lost, uncertain, or unfulfilled in your career? This raw, honest, and needed conversation with Amanda Guarniere, the founder of Resume RX, explores: The career challenges NPs are facing Alternative career paths many NPs are considering Changing power dynamics between employers and employees How to think about career changes and honor YOURSELF in the process We dive into the growing concerns among NPs regarding stagnant wages, shifting power dynamics ...

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Roundtable: How Are We Doing After Covid?

December 12, 2023 13:58 - 1 hour - 83.2 MB

In this video, I sit down with two incredible NP colleagues and friends, Kara and Heather, for a candid conversation about the rollercoaster ride of being a nurse practitioner. We delved deep into our shared experiences, tackling everything from the highs of fulfilling our calling to the challenges that can sometimes leave our compassionate hearts feeling a bit weary. Burnout, boundary setting, and the beautiful power of teamwork — it's all on the table. 💖 Join us for a heart-to-heart chat...

Cardiology In Primary Care With Midge Bowers

December 05, 2023 13:00 - 55 minutes - 75.8 MB

I am thrilled to introduce you to Midge Bowers. Not only is Midge a Clinical Professor and Director of the cardiovascular specialty at Duke University School of Nursing, she practices as a nurse practitioner in a Heart Failure Access Clinic. She’s an expert in cardiology, a seasoned healthcare educator, and shares so much incredible knowledge in this jam-packed episode. In this episode, we covered: The importance of looking beyond creatinine levels How to focus on practical aspects of e...

Navigating NP Burnout with Cait Donovan

November 30, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 82.8 MB

This week, I have an episode for you that I think is even MORE important than the clinical knowledge that I share — navigating NP burnout. Meet Cait Donovan, an International Keynote Speaker, host of “Fried – The Burnout Podcast,” author of the book "The Bouncebackability Factor", and an acupuncturist with a master’s degree in Chinese medicine. Her creative burnout recovery solutions have been featured on podcasts and online magazines such as “Forbes”, “NPR,” and “The New York Post.” We ch...

What Is Your Philosophy Of Practice As A Nurse Practitioner?

November 22, 2023 13:00 - 12 minutes - 17.9 MB

Whether you're a recent NP graduate or someone transitioning between specialties, this video will help ease that overwhelming feeling and help you discover your unique approach to practice. If you liked this post, also check out: Pillars of NP Practice Leukocytosis Case Study Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:22 - Purpose of the Episode 02:35 - Understanding Philosophies of Practice 04:23 - Evolution of Practice 08:21 - Navigating the Transition Read the blog post here. ________...

New Nurse Practitioner Pillars of Primary Care

November 14, 2023 13:00 - 11 minutes - 21.2 MB

If you’re a new NP grad making your way into practice, I think you’ll find today’s video super helpful. (And even if you’re not a new grad, it’s still worth the watch — both to understand what we’ve been through and to help us mentor students and new grads ourselves.) In this episode, I talk about the challenges new grads face — from sneaky imposter syndrome to the overwhelming clinical knowledge demands. It can feel like an absolute rollercoaster from one moment to the next. It wasn’t u...

The New Season Is Here

November 09, 2023 13:00 - 5 minutes - 11.1 MB

Welcome to our brand new podcast season! We're absolutely pumped to bring you a fresh wave of episodes that will be a game-changer for Nurse Practitioners (NPs) on their journey. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, we've got you covered. In this season, we're introducing some exciting changes behind the scenes to make your listening experience even more rewarding. Expect enhanced content, engaging interviews with healthcare experts, and an interactive community that fosters ...

Season Pause

May 10, 2023 15:13 - 1 minute - 14.9 MB

Hello there, we are actually going to be taking a season break on the Real World NP Podcast. But don’t worry, we’re coming back! We’re taking some time to do some regrouping, work on some things behind the scenes, and get ready for a whole new season of episodes for you. If you want to be involved with us, in the meantime, myself and the Real World NP team, I definitely recommend that you head over to the Real World NP email list. And you can join over at realworldnp.com/guide. What we’re...

Legal Questions from Nurse Practitioners Answered

April 25, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 68.3 MB

It’s hard not to worry about malpractice when you’re taking on new levels of responsibility as a new nurse practitioner. Irnise Williams is not only a health law lawyer, she now focuses on the education and legal work to help prevent malpractice cases in the first place. AAAAAND she’s a nurse herself! Still taking care of patients as a covid float nurse while also running her legal practice, she’s truly a unicorn. She and I sat down and discussed the questions nurse practitioners and stud...

New Nurse Practitioner: When You Don't Know the Answers

April 18, 2023 13:15 - 7 minutes - 6.44 MB

One of the biggest fears I hear from new nurse practitioners and students is not knowing the answers when you're in the room with a patient. In this video, I'll tell you the many reasons why this is actually okay (and why we should probably even celebrate it), and the simple strategies I use to handle it. Leave me a comment below, what is a strategy that you use to handle these situations? Or, what is one of the major insights you took away from this video? ----------------------- Timest...

Ortho in Primary Care: Hacks for New Nurse Practitioners

April 11, 2023 12:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MB

If you're feeling like you don't know enough, and still have to see patients with ortho complaints (especially in telemedicine) -- here are the "hacks" of primary care ortho management. You'll learn: The main 4 steps to managing almost all ortho complaints in primary care The top red flags overarching most ortho complaints How to triage ortho complaints When to send to ortho (and what to do first) If you liked this post, also check out: Diagnostic Approach To Back Pain Interview with...

Diagnosing and Managing Shoulder Pain in Primary Care

April 04, 2023 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MB

As a new nurse practitioner, I used to find shoulder pain pretty overwhelming. While you can *see* all the musculoskeletal structures and how they work together, there’s a lot more going on beneath the surface and dealing with orthopedics can require a real depth of knowledge.  But I’m going to help give you a jump start on that! In this week’s video, I’m taking a high-level view of diagnosing and managing shoulder pain for new nurse practitioners. We’ll talk about: Which history questions...

Atopic Dermatitis Treatment for New NPs | Pearls of Practice

March 28, 2023 11:56 - 19 minutes - 36.2 MB

Atopic dermatitis may not be the most glamorous topic in medicine, but you've got an enormous opportunity to change lives for the better in primary care. It can feel frustrating for both the patients and providers when they keep coming back without getting any better. I got to chat with a pediatric dermatologist and added a TON of clinical pearls to my arsenal of "real world" NP knowledge-- which I'm sharing with you in this week's video. You'll learn: What treatment ACTUALLY works, espe...

Managing COPD Exacerbation In Primary Care

March 21, 2023 12:00 - 22 minutes - 41.7 MB

Walking into an examination room and seeing a patient hunched over with labored breathing, audible wheezing, and an oxygen tank can be intimidating for any nurse practitioner. And if you’re a nurse practitioner in primary care, it is essential to understand the management of COPD exacerbations to provide the best care you can to patients. COPD exacerbation can look scary, but the management is fairly straightforward. So is the choice of whether or not to prescribe antibiotics (and which on...

Contraceptive Counseling For Primary Care NPs

March 14, 2023 14:09 - 9 minutes - 17.4 MB

Some people feel really uncomfortable talking about anything that has to do with reproductive health. Some of these people are patients, and some of them are healthcare professionals. Are you one of them? If you thought that you might be off the hook because you work in primary care - you’re not. It’s a part of taking care of the entire patient. When you know and understand your patients’ goals for family planning a lot of other pieces of the clinical picture can become more clear. Having ...

How To Diagnose and Treat Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

March 07, 2023 13:00 - 12 minutes - 16.9 MB

It’s easy to think the worst when your patient mentions abnormal bleeding. It can mean so many things! Context is everything for the patient with abnormal uterine bleeding. Their age, their history, when it started, how long it lasted, their other diagnoses, even their other medications. These are all factors to consider in the patient with abnormal uterine bleeding, and will point you in a starting direction for your assessment and help you to build your differential. Abnormal uterine blee...

Preventing Burnout As A New Nurse Practitioner: Interview with a Self-Care Strategist

February 28, 2023 13:00 - 31 minutes - 42.8 MB

Burnout is a hot topic in all aspects of healthcare. You might be thinking that it’s something that affects other people. You might think it’s something that impacts Nurse Practitioners who are more established in their careers. You might think it’s one of the last things that you need to think about as a new grad Nurse Practitioner. Until you start to experience symptoms of burnout.  This week, we are talking with Diana from Catalyst for Self Care. She’s a well-seasoned Nurse Practitioner ...

Interview with a Pulmonologist

February 14, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 104 MB

Have you ever wondered how best to manage your patients with pulmonary diagnoses? How much steroid use is too much for these patients? What happens after you refer your patients to pulmonology? How do we bridge the gap between primary care and pulmonology?   You gave us all the questions that you have for pulmonology – and we have answers. In this high yield interview, we will go over the answers to all of your questions and a lot more. We talk in depth with pulmonologist Dr. Daniel Seifer...

What To Do When You Have Bad News For Patients

February 07, 2023 13:00 - 20 minutes - 27.7 MB

Have you had to give a patient bad news? Did you feel prepared or scared? It is a necessary part of being a Nurse Practitioner, and it’s always going to be challenging, but it is better if you are prepared.   Not all bad news is created the same. In some cases, bad news is life changing information, but in other cases, it might be life limiting information. What we might consider serious news, like a new diagnosis of diabetes, might be catastrophic to the patient. Doing our best to underst...

Nutritional Counseling for Diabetes Patients - What You Need to Know

January 31, 2023 13:00 - 54 minutes - 74.7 MB

Diabetes might be one of the most challenging chronic conditions to manage. It definitely requires a lot of partnership between provider and patient; you may find yourself spending more time with your diabetic patient than any other group of patients in your practice. We talked with Nurse Practitioner and Registered Dietitian, Meghan Kavanaugh, about her work with diabetic patients. The interview was such a hit that we brought her back again to answer all of your questions about the nutriti...

Ask A Cardiology Nurse Practitioner

January 24, 2023 13:00 - 50 minutes - 42.5 MB

As a nurse practitioner in primary care, there are SO many things I’ve wanted to ask a cardiology nurse practitioner. This week, I had the lovely pleasure of interviewing Scott Pasquale, FNP and cardiology nurse practitioner, with questions from the RWNP community.  In this episode, we covered: What cardiologists wish primary care providers knew A breakdown of common cardiovascular tests, how to explain them to patients, and how to choose between each one! Review of how to order holter m...

Starting Insulin In Type 2 Diabetes

January 17, 2023 13:00 - 12 minutes - 16.9 MB

Feeling comfortable with treating type 2 diabetes can be overwhelming as a new grad Nurse Practitioner – and even as a seasoned Nurse Practitioner, especially if you don’t have a lot of diabetic patients in your practice. Some patients will be able to improve their diabetes and get their A1C down with lifestyle changes alone; others will need to add oral medication; others will need to add insulin to get optimal control of their diabetes. When the time comes to have a conversation with your...

Preoperative Assessment for New Nurse Practitioners

January 10, 2023 13:00 - 18 minutes - 25.4 MB

What does it mean to “clear” a patient for surgery? Every patient needs to have a visit with a healthcare provider before their surgery in order to assess their health and verify that it is relatively safe to proceed with surgery. When they end up on your schedule, it’s up to you whether or not they will get the go ahead (no pressure). If you are wondering how, as someone who has not been trained to perform surgeries, you are supposed to understand a patient’s ability to tolerate a surgery o...

How To Know When To Change Jobs As A Nurse Practitioner

January 03, 2023 13:00 - 9 minutes - 13.7 MB

The thought of your Nurse Practitioner job not being the right fit can be scary. You’ve invested a lot of time, money, and energy – not to mention all the things that you have sacrificed – to get to this point, and now?   You may have spent a lot of time imagining what it would look like to be working as an NP, and this isn’t it. Whether you are working with a collaborator or on your own, whether you are in primary care or a specialty, whether you have your own panel of patients or not – s...

Diagnosing Wrist Pain for New Nurse Practitioners

December 27, 2022 13:00 - 10 minutes - 14.7 MB

Wrist pain is a SUPER common chief complaint in primary care. Most of the time, luckily, it’s chronic wrist pain that’s from overuse (versus the more acute, dangerous differential diagnoses with injuries), but it’s still a lot to work through as a new nurse practitioner. In this week’s episode, I’m covering the overview approach to diagnosing wrist pain in primary care for new nurse practitioners: ✅ What first triage questions to ask ✅ Red flags to watch out for ✅ History questions, phys...

The Right (and Wrong) Way to Ask Questions as a New Nurse Practitioner

December 20, 2022 13:00 - 7 minutes - 10.4 MB

When you're a new nurse practitioner, you need to make thousands of decisions a day. (Which usually translates to thousands of questions). I made mistakes as a new grad, and luckily for me, I had a very patient colleague who was there to help guide me. In this video, I'll share: Some of my mistakes (I'm a little embarrassed) Three easy steps to make sure you ask questions the right way (so you get the answers you're looking for and build and maintain your colleague relationships) Leave...

Syphilis Laboratory Diagnosis for New Nurse Practitioners

December 13, 2022 13:00 - 13 minutes - 18.6 MB

Syphilis lab interpretation can be confusing, and it’s a BIG topic, but in this episode, I review the most common scenario that I see in primary care. I cover treponemal and non-treponemal tests, how to interpret them most specifically in the context of slightly abnormal, asymptomatic patients (the most common scenario in primary care), as well as the treatment and follow up, and when to refer to a specialist. How to cold call a specialist (you can do it!!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...

How To Choose Which Oral Contraceptive Pill for New Nurse Practitioners

December 06, 2022 13:00 - 8 minutes - 12.2 MB

When it comes to choosing which oral contraceptive pill to prescribe, there are SO many options. How do you know which one is the right one? As a new nurse practitioner, you’ll usually get different recommendations from different providers. In this video I’ll be covering: The first step to prescribing that’s easy to forget What criteria to consider when choosing The two main routes to follow (and how to know which one to go down) Plus, check out the resources I reference in this video t...

When to use antibiotics Persistent Cough Case Study for New Nurse Practitioners

November 29, 2022 13:00 - 18 minutes - 25.2 MB

It's 2 p.m., the medical assistant comes to your office and lets you know your next patient is ready, and they're here because they "need antibiotics"... ... But do they? Or don't they? They've "had a cold" or "a nasty cough" for over three weeks now. ... they've "tried everything," and "got an antibiotic last time." Are you seeing this every day now, too? 'Tis the season.  This week's case study is all about that sticky situation-- ✔️ Productive cough for over 3 weeks ("subacute") ✔️...

Treating Anticoagulated Patients

November 15, 2022 13:00 - 11 minutes - 22 MB

So many things in primary care are deceptively complex. There may be a few genuinely simple things that we treat, but so many things that come into our exam rooms are complex and sometimes downright confusing.   Anticoagulated patients are one of those situations. While the concept itself is pretty simple – medication that thins the blood so that they don’t get clots, got it – the reality of managing an anticoagulated patient is something else. In primary care, we are often either inheriti...

Determining The Cause Of Microscopic Hematuria

November 08, 2022 13:00 - 10 minutes - 15.1 MB

It’s not unusual to be taken by surprise when you see microscopic hematuria on urine dip results. The patients who end up with this as part of their presentation are often asymptomatic, and may even be giving you a urine sample for another reason – which can make chasing down the cause even more of a mystery.   If you don’t know where to start when it comes to determining the cause of microscopic hematuria, you’re not alone. In this video, we will cover a high-level approach to investigati...

Talking About Disability Rights - An Interview with Andrea Dalzell, Disability Rights Influencer

November 01, 2022 12:00 - 45 minutes - 82.8 MB

Getting comfortable talking with patients or other healthcare professionals about disabilities can be challenging. It’s not something that is typically covered in school, and if you don’t have personal experience with the subject, you may find yourself floundering trying to find the right thing to say – or to avoid saying the wrong thing. And when you don’t feel comfortable, how can you expect your patient to feel comfortable?   We asked our Real World NP community their questions for work...

Discussing Sexual Health With Your Patients - An Interview With A Sexual Health Educator

October 25, 2022 12:00 - 44 minutes - 81.5 MB

Awkward conversations are common in healthcare settings. Learning how to actually have these conversations (or start these conversations, or navigate these conversations)…that’s much more rare. Discussing sexual health doesn’t have to be challenging for patients or providers; with some preparation and some practice, it can become as second nature as any other discussion you have in the exam room.   Making assumptions, or avoiding the topic altogether, can create missed opportunities and se...

What I Wish I Asked At My Job Interview As A Nurse Practitioner

October 18, 2022 12:00 - 14 minutes - 27 MB

You know that moment in the job interview when they ask if you have any questions? Have you ever been totally stumped? Not fun. Even worse is when you get home afterward and think of all the questions that you wish you asked.   If you are on the job hunt, or about to be, we have the questions to ask that will give you lots of information about the job and the workplace, and really help you to understand whether it is the right fit for you.   This week, we have some secret strategies to s...

Understanding New Grad Nurse Practitioner Job Offers

October 11, 2022 12:00 - 15 minutes - 28.7 MB

You knew some things would be different when you decided to become a Nurse Practitioner. You would need more education; you’d have a whole host of new job-related responsibilities; you would probably even have different work hours. But did you expect the job search process would also be drastically different as an NP? This week, we’ll talk about some of the differences between RN and NP job searches, how to navigate the differences, and find the job (and job offer) that is best for you. · ...

Managing Diabetes, Hypertension & CKD Course Q&A: Bonus Podcast Episode

October 06, 2022 09:49 - 38 minutes - 29.6 MB

In this Livestream, I share about our newest course Managing Diabetes, Hypertension & CKD over at https://www.realworldnp.com/courses. After lab interpretation, the three main topics that new NPs struggle with managing are DM, HTN & CKD-- so I decided to review the 100+ page guidelines cover to cover, do a deep dive on all the meds, cold-call specialists with my questions and report back with all the info I wish I could have had as a new NP. It's got 10.35 hours of continuing education (in...

Your Urology Questions - Answered!

October 04, 2022 12:00 - 52 minutes - 96 MB

How much did you learn about urology in school? If your answer was “not a whole lot,” welcome. Most Nurse Practitioner programs do not cover urology concerns in great depth, which can contribute to a real lack of clarity once you start practicing. You may double or triple your knowledge of common urology concerns today.     This week, we talk with Dr. Joseph Acquaye, who answers all of the questions that you submitted about urology. In this interview, we talk about:   When to refer your ...

Time Management Tips: An Interview With The World's Most Productive Nurse Practitioner

September 27, 2022 12:13 - 58 minutes - 107 MB

Ever find yourself at work until all hours finishing your charting – or, even worse, taking charting home with you? Wondering how you might possibly get a handle on all of this stuff before you drown? You are most definitely not alone; time management challenges are super common (especially in primary care) for new grads, seasoned NPs, and almost everyone in a patient-facing position.   This week, we talk with Jessica Reeves, a Nurse Practitioner with a knack for time management (and autho...

Ask A Diabetic Educator Nurse Practitioner

September 20, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 151 MB

Why can’t diabetes management be like we learned in school? That was complicated enough. Now you’re on your own, and there are so many questions with your patients to manage diabetes. Symptoms that don’t necessarily follow a straight line. All of the elements of managing diabetes that are beyond your control – patient’s motivation, cost of medications, how realistic a plan may be, how long until they can be seen by the specialist that you referred them to –it gets more complex by the minute...

Heart Failure Management In Primary Care

September 13, 2022 12:00 - 22 minutes - 42 MB

Heart failure is, without a doubt, one of the more complex topics that you will encounter in primary care. Two types, four stages, four classes, evolving guidelines for treatment, and a host of medications – it’s a lot to wrap your head around. Especially in a 15-minute visit. Let’s talk about the core concepts of heart failure and increase your confidence. We’ll cover: ✅ The two types of heart failure, and how the different types impact the approach to treatment ✅ Diagnostics – which labs...

Treating Patients With Symptoms Of Recurrent UTI

September 06, 2022 12:00 - 16 minutes - 29.5 MB

For patients and providers, few things are more frustrating than recurrent UTIs. This week, let’s talk about recurrent UTIs and how to get real results for your patients. Gender - and how to approach all patients in an inclusive way The difference between recurrent and relapsing UTI Evidence-based versus anecdotal risk factors Labs to order, what to look for (and how to look) Strategies for management Adding to the tools in your toolkit will lead to strategies for success, which will ...

Managing Chronic Cough In Adults

August 30, 2022 12:00 - 15 minutes - 27.5 MB

You have a patient who has been coughing for weeks, maybe even a couple of months. You’ve already ruled out COVID; where do you turn next? This week, let’s talk about chronic cough – what it is, how it differs from acute cough, when to refer the patient, and more: ✅ Common causes – things like GERD, asthma, allergies ✅ The special history questions to ask and how they will help with your differentials ✅ What to watch for in the physical exam ✅ Labs and other tests to order ✅ Red flags ...

Managing Lower Limb Numbness In Primary Care

August 23, 2022 12:00 - 16 minutes - 30.2 MB

What could be causing your patient’s lower limb numbness? And more importantly – how do you figure it out? This week, we’ll talk about some strategies to help narrow down the cause of your patient’s symptoms, share some clinical pearls, some assessment techniques that can point you in the right direction (FAST), and more: ✅ The most essential history questions to ask ✅ Special questions just for lower limb numbness ✅ A quick assessment that will rule in or rule out a variety of causes ✅...

Monkeypox Treatment for Nurse Practitioners - Part 2

August 17, 2022 11:00 - 16 minutes - 30.3 MB

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 pre...

Monkeypox Explained for Patients

August 15, 2022 12:00 - 16 minutes - 29.9 MB

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 the...