Nurse Becoming

123. Until Next Time - We're Taking a Break

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're taking a break - and here's why… Tune in for this short update-style episode where I'm opening up about why I made the decision to put the pod...

122. How Professional Organizations Can Help You Be Happier at Work with Natalie D'Itri

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Should you join a professional nursing organization? Natalie D'Itri from Careerwise Nurse tells all!   Find out where leadership, scholarship, and me...

121. Becoming a Nurse Podcaster with Dr. Sandra Pagenta

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After getting fired from her NP position, Dr. Sandra Pagenta decided to do something radically different from other nurses in the space.    She deci...

120. Outsourcing - Could it Help You Be Happier and Earn More?

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"How do you do it all?"  I get asked this question a lot, and over the years I've realized that what allows me to be the best in all areas of life is...

119. A Surprising Reason Why You Might Be Unhappy at Work

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

  So, you've got a good job. It pays well. Your role is exactly what you wanted. BUT you find yourself annoyed by certain things in the workplace tha...

118. Should NPs Start in Specialty Practice? With Dr. G the NP

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hot topic alert: should NPs be starting off in specialty practice?   Cardiology NP and Professor, Tranise Goodlow, aka Dr. G the NP is in the house t...

117. Finding Your Purpose in Nursing with Elisabeth Collins

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Why do you love being a nurse? What's your purpose? Existential questions that are especially tricky if you're feeling a little lost or stuck on what ...

116. Becoming a Dermatology NP with Susan Mayne

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Becoming a Dermatology Nurse Practitioner involves sifting through a lot of confusion & burning questions. Most NP's curious about dermatology are lef...

115. BEST OF: NP vs RN Schedules: The Good, Bad, and Ugly

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How are RN and Nurse Practitioner (NP) schedules similar? What are the biggest differences?  Depending on your specialty, workplace environments, emp...

114. BEST OF: New Grad Nurses AAA

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Advice that every new grad nurse needs to hear right now? Here's what I've learned: There is absolutely no shame in having hundreds of questions post-...

113. BEST OF: How to Find Clinical Sites That Lead to Dream Jobs with Shelby Pope

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What if you could find a great clinical rotation and turn it into a job offer?  If landing a job before you've even graduated sounds totally unrealis...

112. Nurse Alice Asks Amanda All About Job Searching

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The job search process now involves multi-level stages… Sorting through online job board sites, researching, figuring out what kind of career you wa...

111. Improving Charting & Time Management with Erica Dorn

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Erica D from The Burned-Out NP is back today to tackle all things charting & time management - the #1 nursing activity that leads to burnout, exhausti...

110. Salary Transparency: What You Need to Know

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Pay transparency in nursing is the practice of openly and proactively sharing information on compensation as a step forward towards pay equity.    B...

109. How to Find a NP Preceptor

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Preceptors for nurse practitioner students can be hard to find. Many NP programs rely on students to coordinate their own clinical rotations, which ca...

108. Anxiety as a Student and Nurse - Embracing Different Learning Styles with Sarah Michelle

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Anxiety is a prevalent mental health issue among nursing students. Yet, is any positive impact being made at the education level to help students mana...

107. Becoming a Sex-Positive Provider with Featherstone, NP

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sex-positive healthcare providers are those who understand & *embody* a well-educated approach to handling sensitive topics such as sexuality and sexu...

106. BEST OF: How to Answer: "Tell me about a time when..." in Interviews

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this special "Best Of'' episode, I'm bringing back answers to this top behavioral topic that you're likely to hear as a nurse practitioner: "Can yo...

105. Becoming a Travel NP with Ebony Thyme

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dreaming of traveling as an NP? Ebony Thyme is a Locum Tenen NP, aka Travel NP, who has built an amazing life for herself integrating her nursing care...

104. How to Answer "Tell Me About Yourself" in an Interview

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You don't get a second chance at a first impression. So the best way for knowing how to ANSWER: "Tell me about yourself" in a job interview is this…...

103. BEST OF: Becoming an Interview Pro with Dr. Ashlee Klevens Hayes

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With grad season here and more & more nurses applying for jobs - Today I'm bringing back a "Best Of" episode with Dr. Ashlee Hayes, PharmaD/MHA to wow...

102. How to Find an NP Job as a New Grad featuring Nurse Clara!

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You've studied for years to become a nurse practitioner, and now you're ready to start job hunting. Amazing! But to start the job search - let alone a...

101. Negotiation: A Four Step Process with Dr. Claire Ellerbrock

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have trouble asking for what you're worth? Heck, do you even *know* what you're worth? Negotiation is a hot topic, and in today's episode I'm j...

100. Becoming a TikTok Star with Nurse Jen Hamilton

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's our 100th Episode AND it's Nurses Week!!! And the best present ever is that TikTok star Jen Hamilton agreed to be interviewed on the podcast!   ...

99. Non-Compete Clauses - What You Need to Know

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What the heck is a non-compete clause…and should you agree to one?   Today, I'm breaking down some details about non-compete clauses so that you ca...

98. 1099 vs W2 Employment - What's the Difference?

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Read today's show notes for more info and links from today's episode: https://www.theresumerx.com/098 If you enjoyed this episode and would like to su...

97. Becoming a Viral Nursing Voice with Critical Care Casey

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nursing certifications - love them, or hate to study for them, getting certified in specialty areas is an advantageous way to propel your nursing care...

96. Cool Specialty Alert! Clinical Research with Jean Kelly, PA

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

  Ever thought about becoming a Physician Assistant? Curious about clinical research?    If you are the type of person who enjoys the research side...

95. How I Started, Grew, and Scaled The Résumé Rx

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Starting and scaling an online business was never a part of my "career path". So then how did one Facebook post lead me to accidentally start The Rés...

94. Time Management Tips for NPs

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The hidden reason why NPs struggle with being productive during their clinical day comes down to this famous quote, "Either you run the day, or the da...

93. Becoming Debt Free and Money Savvy with Audrey Kreke, DNP

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Becoming a debt free nurse with financial freedom & abundance means a lot to different people. Many of us have financial obligations, debt, and money ...

92. Ask THESE Questions After Your Next Interview

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Without fail, at the end of any job interview, you will definitely be asked, "Do you have any questions?" My advice: Please don't say, "No"! Instead…...

91. Celebrating the Women of Nurse Becoming

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In celebration of International Women's Day, I'm recapping 6 of the most impactful and popular women interview episodes so that you can go back, liste...

90. Becoming a Nurse in Media with Dr. Patrice Little

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ever secretly wanted to be seen & heard in the media? Nurse voices are needed!    Hear the incredible story of Dr. Patrice Little, Founder of NP Stu...

89. Virtual Interviews - 6 Tangible Tips for Success

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The rise of the virtual job interview, largely due to the pandemic, has changed the way we conduct our professional lives and the hiring process.Today...

88. [Best of Nurse Becoming] How to Be an Anti-Racist Nurse with Tiffany Gibson

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're re-airing one of our "Best of Nurse Becoming podcast" episodes in honor of Black History Month.   Join me as we dive into the persona...

87. How to Answer "What Are Your Weaknesses?" in an Interview

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How you should answer the dreaded interview question, "What are your weaknesses?" is tricky, but not difficult if you have the right script & framewor...

86. The Easiest Way to Get Mentorship as a New Grad

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Peer mentorship pairs together like-minded nurses and NPs and can lead to radically positive ripple effects. With so many nurses struggling with impos...

85. Becoming a Health Coach After Nursing with Heather Brittain

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is nursing a part of your life's purpose? Or are you being called to take the leap in a new direction?    Heather Brittain is an experienced registe...

84. How to Create a Portfolio Step-By-Step

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Creating a professional portfolio is an easy yet powerfully effective way to stand out in interviews as a competitive applicant!  Today I'm breaking ...

83. 5 Ways to Start Networking Virtually Today!

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Love it or hate it, if you're looking for a new job - the art of Virtual Networking is an essential practice for building your nursing career.   Hear...

82. NP Specialty Takeovers Podcast Series - NNP with Tammi Boswell

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Becoming a Neonatal NP is not for the faint of heart. Is neonatal medicine the right nursing specialty for you? Tammi Boswell, MSN, NNP gives us a de...

81. Want to Start or Grow a Side Business? Start Here!

28 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wanted to  start a side hustle? Tune in to hear all things business and entrepreneurship, including how to start your own business, good side hu...

80. Social Media Dos and Don'ts When You're Job Searching

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Employers are checking you out on social media, so how do you ensure that your social media presence helps you put your best foot forward?   Tune in ...

79. Another New Grad NP Roundtable!

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you making the transition from student graduate to new NP?    Hear the raw & real experiences of being a new grad NP, straight from four new nur...

78. NP Specialty Takeovers Series - Dermatology with Patricia Delgado

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dermatology - is it the right specialty for you? Discover what a day-in-the-life of a derm NP looks like from special guest, Patricia Delgado.   You'...

77. My Thoughts on Direct Entry NP Programs (You Might Be Surprised!)

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Considering completing a direct entry NP program over the traditional nursing school & RN experience pathway?     Today I'm discussing an unpopular...

76. The Interview Waiting Game: 3 Things To Do While You Wait to Hear Back

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Waiting to hear back after a job interview? Being stuck in waiting can be anxiety-inducing, and we've all been there. Here's what to do when you are w...

75. Get Your Charts Done On Time with Dr. Sarah Smith

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Want to get your charts done - without needing to take work home with you or charting on the weekend? The Charting Coach, Dr. Sarah Smith, is here to ...

74. Should You Take a Low Offer Out of Desperation?

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Should you take a lower paying nurse practitioner job? Maybe. But is it worth it for you? Here's how to figure out when you should (and shouldn't) acc...

73. NP Specialty Takeovers Series - Psychiatry with Tempesst Merricks

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you are deciding on which field to specialize in as a nurse practitioner, today's NP Specialty Takeover Series Episode may just inspire you to purs...

72. NP Fellowships: Pros and Cons

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Thinking about joining an NP fellowship or residency program? Is it a good option for NP students or new grad NPs?    Today I'm sharing the main pro...

71. Becoming a LGBTQ+ Ally with Shannon Whittington

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Read today's show notes for more info and links from today's episode: https://www.theresumerx.com/071

70. Benefit & Contract Details You Need to Know as a Nurse Practitioner

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are employment benefits just as important as salary? What benefits can you expect as a nurse practitioner? And which parts of your contract should you...

BONUS! 5 Signs You're Ready to Attend a Conference

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is a special bonus where we dive into the 5 signs you may be ready to attend a live conference. We're hosting our first-ever 2021 NP S...

69. NP Specialty Takeovers Podcast Series - Palliative Care with Janice Linton

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the first episode of the NP Specialty Takeover Series! Today's specialty guest features Janice Linton from the Advance Planning Learning In...

68. Amanda's Mom is here! Reflections on 43 years of nursing

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's special episode, meet my Mom, Jane LaManna, a nurse of 43 years!   We chatted about what surprised Jane most about being a nurse, how she ...

67. Burnout Round Table with Erica Dorn & Diana Page

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Job burnout is its own pandemic - and it's only getting worse. Today's Burnout Round Table features burnout experts and mentors Erica Dorn & Diana Pag...

66. Updates from Our New Grad NP Roundtable

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that Episode #32, New Grad NP Roundtable, is one of my top downloaded podcast episodes?   Yep, it's true! The episode featured three new...

65. How to Answer: "Tell me about a time when..." in interviews

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Interviewers these days LOVE to throw this behavioral question at hopeful NP job applicants, "Can you tell me about a time when…"    To ensure you...

64. Do Physicians Hate NPs? Feat. Jenna Lizewski, DNP

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you seen the online bullying and shameful attacks on the nurse practitioner profession lately?    NPs are getting some seriously bad publicity…...

63. How to Deal with Job Rejections

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dealing with rejection in your job search can really suck. And oftentimes, most people internalize this rejection and create a meaning out of it that ...

62. NP vs RN Schedules: The Good, Bad, and Ugly

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What kind of schedule can you expect to have as an NP vs RN? Different specialties, environments, employer preferences, and workplace hours of operati...

61. How the Nursing Method Can Help You Get a Job

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When you enter your job search, it can make you feel vulnerable. You are setting yourself up for a lot of rejection, and it can be hard not to take it...

60. Does the Perfect Job Exist?

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is the perfect job out there? What really stops us from being wildly happy in our careers? Today, I'm covering how to avoid "job search perfectionism"...

59. Things to Negotiate Other Than Salary

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes down to how to negotiate a job offer, salary is usually the first thing to come to mind. But there are lots of other benefits worth nego...

58. Two Job Offers...Now What?

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Got multiple job offers? When you've got two job offers on the line, you might find yourself asking, "Which one should I take?" and "How do I know I'v...

57. A Daily Schedule for Job Seekers

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When looking for a job feels like a job in itself, it's easy to see why people get discouraged and put it off. Today I'm sharing results-oriented act...

56. Job Search Tips for New NPs

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Job searching as a new graduate can be mega confusing. When should you start applying? When do you sit for Boards? What about your license? And obtain...

55. Becoming the Patient with Breast Cancer Survivor NP Courtney

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

From provider to patient, my guest today is Board Certified Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP and Breast Cancer Survivor, Dr. Courtney Shihabuddin.  ...

54. NP Roundtable - 10 Years Into Practice

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for another NP Roundtable episode! From post-graduate humble beginnings to landing "unicorn" jobs, to managing our personal and professional...

53. Do You Have to be Passionate About Your Job?

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have to be passionate about your job or about your career? Today I'm sharing a few of my revelations with you on the topic of passion, my own d...

52. Becoming a Parent & NP with Nurse Liz

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Take it one transition at a time". This is the lighthearted advice I received from Family NP and mother of two girls, Nurse Liz. But how does practic...

51. Becoming an Interview Pro with Dr. Ashlee Klevens Hayes

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ever been at a job interview and thought to yourself, "Is this hiring manager trying to trick me?" The good news is, probably not. But in any case you...

BONUS! Becoming a FQHC Provider with Dr. Meriah Ward

28 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode with Dr. Meriah Ward, we are talking all about Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) - what they are, where they are, and w...

50. Becoming Innovative Nurse Entrepreneurs with Lavender Co-Founders Pritma and Brighid

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Therapy and psychiatry isn't always easy to find. Enter: Lavender.    Founded by passionate NP duo, Brighid Gannon & Pritma Dhillon-Chattha, we disc...

49. How to Find Clinical Sites that Lead to Dream Jobs with Shelby Pope

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

  Recently I got a great email from a new grad NP named Shelby Pope, who successfully landed her dream clinical rotation AND transformed that rotatio...

48. Overcoming Board Exam Anxiety with Sarah Michelle, NP

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Board exam anxiety is a common topic of concern, but is seldom talked about.    Knowing the clinical content is only half of the work involved in pr...

47. Fighting Workplace Harassment with McKinley, CEO of Anita

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Harassment disguised as compliments… How do you deal with consistent "compliments" that are uncomfortable and unwarranted?    1 in 4 people you kn...

46. 3 Types of Mentors and How to Find One

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mentoring is a powerful personal and career development move for anyone who has their sights set on achieving (or exceeding) their life's aspirations....

BONUS! The NP Society Sneak Peek

23 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is a special bonus sneak peek inside The NP Society - my new membership community exclusively for NPs and NP students that helps you t...

45. Networking Secrets Part 2 - How to Deepen Relationships

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We all know that networking is good. And "who you know" is important.  But, do you know how to actually turn those surface level connections into men...

44. Networking Secrets Part 1: Who, What, Why

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Love it, hate it or tolerate it - Networking is a necessity in today's world. But if the thought of attending a virtual meet-up, coffee chat or confer...

43. Dr. Vanessa Kasper & I React to a Viral NP Video

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"I'm quitting my job as a nurse practitioner." Just kidding - I'm not. And neither is my guest, Dr. Vanessa Kasper. But, in this episode, she and I re...

42. Demystifying Medical Malpractice Insurance with Berxi

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You might need your own medical malpractice insurance if you are… Well, the list of perfect-fit nurses & NP's is quite long. Because as it turns out...

41. All About the DNP with Dr. Veronica Sampayo

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Should you get your DNP? Nowadays, many NP's are graduating with a doctoral program, but many others are wondering whether to take the DNP route or pu...

40. Doing Things Scared with Dr. Latrina Walden

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

  How can you fit your professional life into your personal life, instead of the other way around? And why is it so scary to make this radical shift ...

39. How to Call a Consult

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Consults - Love them or hate them, every NP has to do them. But what if you're feeling like how I was - sweaty, nervous and intimidated to call a cons...

38. Navigating the Job Search While Pregnant [Ask Amanda Anything]

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Timing a pregnancy - or a career change - is never convenient. But both at the same time?    In today's episode of Ask Amanda Anything, I'm answerin...

37. Your Nurse Lawyer Answers Your Legal Questions with Irnise Williams

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Every day, nurses and nurse practitioners come upon workplace situations that involve legal challenges. Often, most NP's must make decisions without t...

36. Behind the Scenes in the ED

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Think you've got a pretty good impression of what to expect working in the Emergency Department? Maybe think again…    After six years as an NP in...

35. Stress in Medicine with Dr. Nina Ahuja

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When COVID-19 related stresses and uncertainties hit, burn out became the new black.   For a long time, the reality of pre-existing stress in health...

34. I Hate My NP Job...Now What? With Liz Rohr from Real World NP

02 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, I talked about how to avoid feeling dissatisfied with your job, and in today's episode, Liz Rohr from Real World NP and I are going to take...

33. How to Avoid Hating Your NP Job

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we talk about something that is unfortunately inevitable for some of us — being unhappy with your job. But what if there were wa...

32. New Grad NP Roundtable

19 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I am joined by the wonderful Liz Rohr of Real World NP, along with three new graduates. Together, we tackle some of your questions...

31. Becoming an Indispensable NP with Ananya Datta

12 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For many of us, 2020 was the year that pushed us (quite forcefully) out of our comfort zones. In addition to the tremendous impact of COVID, 2020 was ...

30. 3 Surprising Places to Find a NP Job

05 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we're kicking off the new year with an episode just for my nurse practitioners. This episode is going to be a bit more practical f...

29. See ya, 2020!

29 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's time to say goodbye (more like good riddance!) to 2020 and usher in 2021. Regardless of how you felt about 2020, I want you to feel permission to...

28. How to Be a Better Interviewer with Improv Actor Sean Sullivan

22 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode gets a little silly. Sean Sullivan, improv actor, invites us to peek into his bag of tricks and learn how to improve our interview ski...

27. Bad Decisions with Katie Duke

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I talk with Katie Duke, a Board Certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in New York City and host of the Bad Decisions podcast. Ka...