Real Deal Nurse Practitioner Club
Episodes
76: Job Offers: Green and Red Flags
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Anna is taking over the podcast to discuss the green and red flags of job offers. There are many wonderful opportunities for you out there as a Nurse ...
75: The Mindset Shifts that Empower Nurse Practitioners with Josie Tate
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're sitting down with Josie Tate, the founder of Clincepts, to discuss the mindset shifts that empower Nurse Practitioners. Clincepts is an online s...
74: Feeling Like You Don't Know Enough
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how to shift your mindset when you feel like you don't know enough and my favorite strategies you can implement so you can be successful not ...
73: Studying While Pregnant [NP STUDENT]
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
While your nurse practitioner journey may be a little more difficult when you become pregnant or have a baby, achieving this goal and dream is so wort...
72: ANCC Update [NP STUDENT]
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in this week to fully understand what's going on with the new ANCC exam update. Everything I'm sharing in this episode is from ANCC themselves, s...
71: Greatest Hits #5: Level Up Your Résumé with Dr. Veronica Sampayo [NEW NP]
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Veronica Sampayo, also known as Dr. V, is the résumé polishing and interviewing guru for Nurse Practitioners and the founder of The Clinician Li...
70: Greatest Hits #4: Final Year Tips [NP STUDENT]
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are going to be plenty of days where pursuing your career as a Nurse Practitioner feels like too much, but don't worry because I'm helping you n...
69: Greatest Hits #3: Contract Negotiations with DNP Molly B. [NEW NP]
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Molly Bradshaw shares everything you need to know to set yourself up to negotiate as a new Nurse Practitioner. She's laying out her step-by-step p...
68: Greatest Hits #2: Don't Give Up: The Journey to Becoming a Stress-Free Nurse Practitioner
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this Greatest Hits episode, we're taking it all the way back to the very beginning of this podcast. I created this resource for both students and b...
67: Greatest Hits #1: AANP vs ANCC: Which Exam Should I Take? [NP STUDENT]
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the first of the Greatest Hits series, I'm getting you on solid footing to make the best personal decision for you when it comes to choosing betwee...
66. Pursuing a Career as a Traveling Nurse Practitioner with Alisa, The Traveling NP
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One area of nursing that many people are interested in is being a traveling nurse. I feel like we hear about this opportunity all the time in the nu...
65. Land Your Dream Job as a Nurse Practitioner with Amanda G, NP
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode I talk to Amanda G, the brains and expertise behind the ResumeRx and the NP Society. She is a mom of three and a Yale-trained ER ...
64: The Next Evolution of Sarah Michelle NP Reviews
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I'm coming to you a little bit off of our routine podcast schedule here because I have some really big news that I wanted to share with all the guys ...
63: Do You Need Your DNP? with Elisabeth Collins DNP, APRN-NP
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 int...
62: Changing the Practice Landscape for NPs with Stephen Ferrara, DNP
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I am talking with special guest Stephen Ferrara together with previous guest Anna. Stephen is a practicing family nurse practition...
61: Reforming Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy with Becky Allen, PT
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
60: Untangling Cardiology & EKG's with Ease with Tranise Goodlow
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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, w...
59: Practice Questions 2.0 [NP STUDENT]
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
58: Applying vs Memorizing [NP STUDENT]
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I show you the difference between applying and memorizing material, and why mastering the skill of utilizing the material you've learned is so importa...
57: Navigating the Financial Transition from Registered Nurse to Nurse Practitioner with Katelyn Magnuson
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
56: Acute Care Insights and Finding Your Calling as a Nurse Practitioner with Briana Juskowiak
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
55: Taking Your Nurse Practitioner Exam After a Long Break [NP STUDENT]
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 test...
54: ADHD with Tyler Dorsey
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 A...
53: Managing Mental Fatigue on Exam Day [NP STUDENT]
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 menta...
52: Question Bank Preview - 3 Practice Questions [NP STUDENT]
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ou...
51: A Day in the Life of a Women's Health NP with Rachel Ward
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
50: The Truth About Other People's Exam Day Advice [NP STUDENT]
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
49: My Lessons From 2021
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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, follow...
48: Studying When Sick [NP STUDENT]
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 wh...
47: How to Get Your Holiday Study Back on Track [NP STUDENT]
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 you...
46: The New NP's Guide to Billing and Coding with Erica Dorn
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in this week to discover the secrets when it comes to billing and coding. We're sharing the most common areas that new nurse practitioners strugg...
45: Meet Mr. Sarah Michelle
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
44: Am I Ready to Test? [NP STUDENT]
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 on...
43: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
42: 5 Signs You're Leading to Study Burnout [NP STUDENT]
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
41: The Job Interview Process [NP STUDENT]
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
40: How to Overcome Exam Failure [NP STUDENT]
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 liste...
39: Practice Questions [NP STUDENT]
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
38: Social Media Do's and Don'ts
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
37: Time Management Hacks with Diana Page
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Diana lays out why you might not be effectively using your time right now, and the time management hacks she uses to step out of procrastination and o...
36: Setting Up Your Study Calendar [NP STUDENT]
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in this week as I give you NP students some love by showing you how to create a study calendar that you'll commit to. How you study is ultimate...
35: Choosing the Right Board Prep for YOU! [NP STUDENT]
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the best way for you to approach your board exams, so you can get your license and become a real-deal NP. Both of my programs provide all the...
34: Shifting Negative Self-Talk [NP STUDENT]
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I lay out some negative self-talk statements I've been seeing lately and offer some clear, concise, and kind messages to replace them with. Just takin...
33: My Preparation for Boards [NP STUDENT]
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in this week for an honest perspective of my experience preparing for my board exams. I'm sharing the tools I used that helped, the ones that did...
32: Managing Anxiety as a New NP [NEW NP]
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how to manage your anxiety as you start your journey as a fully qualified NP. I'm sharing why there is no shame in asking questions and looki...
31: When You Don't Like Your First NP Job [NEW NP]
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in today as I walk you through 3 questions to ask yourself if you aren't currently loving your job. The transition from RN to NP inevitably bring...
30: Becoming a Stress-Free Nurse Practitioner: My Journey of Growth
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this replay of the first-ever episode of the podcast, I'm sharing my ultimate hope and vision for this podcast and why you are capable of being an ...
29: Clinical Sites [NP STUDENT]
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in this week as I share my top tips for those of you in clinical sites, especially if you have to secure them yourself. We're talking about how...
28: A Day in the Life of a Nursing Educator with NP Courtney
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Courtney shares how she has navigated her role as a nursing educator with young kids and a diagnosis and recovery of breast cancer, all while adapting...
27: Prioritizing What Brings You Joy with Heather Brittain
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in this week if you, too, feel misaligned on your career path. Heather is sharing the turning point that led to her quitting her job in PICU, her...
26: Starting Your Own Business with Corie May
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Corie May shares her best tips and a wealth of knowledge about being an entrepreneur. There is such a steep learning curve we have to navigate when we...
25: Nurse Practitioner FAQ: Life as a New NP
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join me this week as I highlight some of the biggest questions I see most frequently about life as a new NP. I'm sharing my best tips and resources to...
24: Student FAQ: Board Prep
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If board prep is burning you out and leaving you extremely anxious, tune in this week! My goal today is to demystify the process and give you my take ...
23: Combatting Imposter Syndrome with Erica Dorn
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you're currently drowning in imposter syndrome, you're in the right place. Erica is showing us how imposter syndrome often shows up, the triggers t...
22: A Day in the Life of a Psych NP with Tempesst
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tempesst takes us through a day in her life and walks us through her journey of becoming a psych NP. She's sharing why this role appealed to her, some...
21: Avoid These 3 Exam Day Mishaps [NP STUDENT]
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let this short and sweet episode be your guide for exam day. The exam prep experience is often so much more stressful and anxiety-inducing than it nee...
20: Job Hunt: Know Your Worth
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I share 2 common traps of the job hunt that I see so many new grads falling into, and why examining your mindset and being able to articulate your wor...
19: Navigating Toxic Work Environments with Diana Page
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Diana and I dive into a topic that we feel is very pertinent, no matter where you are on your NP journey. Without having the right tools, trying to na...
18: 5 Ways to Kickstart Your Board Prep Process
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I give you the lowdown on how to harness that exam day confidence you so deeply want but that might feel out of reach right now. I'm sharing how I've ...
17: The Power of Coaching with Lauren Stackpole [NEW NP]
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If coaching is something you've thought of as "fluffy" or "frou-frou," I invite you to think again and tune in this week with an open mind. Lauren is ...
16: Board Exam Prep: Live Study Groups with Sarah P. [NP STUDENT]
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I quiz Sarah on the student perspective of our live study groups. If you don't feel confident right now, or you desperately need support, Sarah is sho...
15: Find, Land, and Love Your Dream Job with Amanda from The Résumé Rx
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda sheds her infinite expertise and wisdom on all things résumé and interview prep. She's sharing her top tips for up-leveling your résumé, an...
14: Board Exam Prep: Managing Life's Curveballs with Anna Miller [NP STUDENT]
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I quiz Anna on what her life was looking like pre-boards and how she structured her calendar with massive life changes looming ahead. I know her insig...
13: Overcoming Job Rejections with Dr. V [NEW NP]
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week as Dr. V shares her top advice on how to handle job rejections and how to best set yourself up for success. Dealing with rejections ...
12: Exam Day Anxiety [NP STUDENT]
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To those of you who might be experiencing exam day anxiety right now, I want you to know that I see you, I feel you, and I was you not too long ago. I...
11: All Things Legal with The Nurse Lawyer, Irnise Williams [NEW NP and NP STUDENT]
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week as Irnise generously shares her time answering questions on all things legal. Topics such as malpractice insurance, ways to prevent ...
10: The Life of a Medical Aesthetician with Kerri [NEW NP]
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For those of you in my community who have told me you're interested in aesthetics, this is your opportunity to get a firsthand glimpse into the life o...
9: AANP vs ANCC: Which Exam Should I Take? [NP STUDENT]
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join me this week as I give you my top tips on how to decide which exam is the best for you. There's a lot to consider here, but I'm busting the rumor...
8: 1 Year as a Nurse Practitioner with Cassandra [NEW NP]
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in this week as Cassandra shares her experience of settling into her role as NP and the obstacles she had to overcome to cultivate confidence in ...
7: 6 Months as a Nurse Practitioner with Michelle V. [NEW NP]
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join in on our conversation this week to discover what the first six months of being an NP have looked like for Michelle. Getting an insight into the ...
6: Day 1 as a Nurse Practitioner with Gina [NEW NP]
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in this week as I quiz Gina on her experience diving into her new job and discover what helped her be confident stepping into this role. She's ...
5: Final Year Tips [NP STUDENT]
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in this week as I share 3 solid ways for you to maintain your sanity in the final year of nurse practitioner school. These quick tips brought me ...
4: Contract Negotiations with DNP Molly B. [NEW NP]
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in this week to gain valuable tips and recommendations from Dr. Bradshaw about your position to negotiate as a new nurse practitioner and what ...
3: Picking Yourself Back Up with Jennifer K. [NP STUDENT]
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week to get a peek into what Jennifer's nursing journey looks like and how she picked herself back up after failing her exams twice to fi...
2: Level Up Your Résumé with Dr. Veronica Sampayo [NEW NP]
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you want the lowdown on what will put you ahead of the other applicants and how to level up your résumé, listen in this week. Dr. V is sharing he...
1: Don't Give Up: The Journey to Becoming a Stress-Free Nurse Practitioner
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join me on the podcast this week as I share my journey through nursing school, and how I help my clients navigate this incredibly challenging time for...