133: Navigating the Challenges of Working in a Retail Clinic as a New NP with Kaitlyn D
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Release Date: 02/19/2025
157: The Primary Care Screening Guidelines You Must Know to Pass Your NP Boards
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When you're preparing for NP boards, screening guidelines can seem a little dry, but these recommendations show up consistently on exams and form the foundation of primary care practice. In this episode, Courtney and I run through an overview of the adult screening recommendations you'll need to know for primary care NP boards, leaning heavily on USPSTF recommendations. Discover how to think through screening questions without getting lost in the nitty gritty detail. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: Follow us on Instagram: ...
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Tips for Sick Season [NP Confidence Corner]
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It's winter, which means full-blown sick season is here. In this minisode, Kaitlyn and Courtney break down three simple ways to distinguish between bacterial and viral infections and teach how to explain your clinical reasoning to patients in a way that helps them feel heard. Follow us on Instagram:
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156: Hypertension Guidelines for NP Boards: What Matters for the Exam vs Practice
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Hypertension is one of the most heavily tested topics on NP board exams, but recent guideline updates can make it hard to know what you actually need to focus on. In this episode, I walk you through how to think about hypertension guidelines when you’re preparing for boards, including what’s still being tested and what’s changing in real-world practice. Learn how to study with clarity and avoid confusion around guideline updates. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: Follow us on Instagram:
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Holiday Study Hacks for NP Exam Prep [NP Confidence Corner]
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Studying during the holidays can feel overwhelming. In this minisode, I share practical study hacks to help you stay consistent without burning out, including how to use micro-study sessions and create a realistic study schedule. Follow us on Instagram:
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155: Rest, Reset, and Refocus: A Holiday Mindset for Nurse Practitioners
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As the holidays arrive, it can feel hard to slow down when NP school, board prep, or work is still weighing on your mind. In this short episode, I share why rest isn't just okay during the holidays; it's actually part of the process. And as we look ahead to a new year, this episode invites you to reset your mindset and refocus on what really matters. You’ll walk away encouraged to set realistic goals - and reconnect with why you started this journey in the first place. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: Follow us on...
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Your FAQs Over Practice Questions [NP Confidence Corner]
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When you’re gearing up for your board exam, practice questions are one of the most powerful tools you can use - but only if you’re using them the right way. In this minisode, Courtney and I answer common questions about practice questions, like how many to do each day and what scores you should be aiming for in practice exams. Follow us on Instagram:
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154: Difficult Diagnoses: A Case Study in Critical Thinking with Courtney H
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When you're stepping into clinical practice, difficult diagnoses can show up in subtle ways that require you to slow down and think critically. In this episode, our Senior Nurse Practitioner Content Editor Courtney and I walk through a real case study that looks straightforward at first, but reveals how important it is to connect the right clues and avoid assumptions when symptoms don’t follow the textbook. This episode will help you refine your critical thinking, expand your differential diagnosis, and build the confidence to trust your judgment when things aren’t as simple as...
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Top Tip to Acing Skin Exam Questions [NP Confidence Corner]
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For your board exam, dermatology questions often come down to recognizing the right buzzword. In today’s minisode, Courtney walks through the high-yield skin findings you must be able to identify on sight so you can quickly differentiate similar conditions on test day. Follow us on Instagram:
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153: NP Exam Pharmacology Lightning Session with Courtney H
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When you're preparing for your NP certification exam, pharmacology questions can feel overwhelming with all the drug names, interactions, and clinical scenarios to remember. In this episode, our content guru Courtney and I tackle this challenge head-on with a rapid-fire pharmacology Q&A session that mirrors the fast-paced nature of the actual exam. The format gives you a chance to quiz yourself alongside Courtney, building confidence through repetition of key concepts. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: Follow us on Instagram:
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3 Boxed Warnings to Know for Boards [NP Confidence Corner]
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Medication warnings save lives, but which ones will actually show up on your certification exam? Today, Courtney and I review three critical boxed warnings that are heavily tested on nurse practitioner board exams. By understanding these three boxed warnings, you'll be prepared to recognize the red flags on your exam and in practice. Follow us on Instagram:
info_outlineI sit down with my good friend and colleague Kaitlyn to discuss her unique experience as a new NP in this fast-paced setting. Kaitlyn shares her journey from working in the ICU to transitioning into a retail health clinic, where she treated a wide variety of conditions and learned to navigate the challenges of working independently.
Discover the ins and outs of working in a retail health clinic, including the most common conditions treated, the benefits and challenges of this setting, and Kaitlyn's top tips for success as a new NP. Whether you're a new grad considering your options or an experienced NP looking to explore a different setting, this episode is packed with valuable insights and relatable stories.
Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://blog.npreviews.com/retail-clinic-new-np-kaitlyn-d/