In Episode 16 of the 4NPs Podcast, we talk to Beverly Lang — MScN, RN, ANP-BC, FAANP, Executive Director for the Nurse Practitioner Association of Maryland (NPAM) and much more — about the importance of 'socialization' as an RN looking to become an NP, the many benefits of getting involved with your state's nursing association, current roadblocks the profession is facing and what organizations like hers are doing to push through them.

Notes:

You can reach Beverly at [email protected]

Mailing Office:

5372 Iron Pen Place

Columbia, MD 21044

443-367-0277 (Office) 410-404-1747 (Mobile)

Nurse Practitioner Association of Maryland (npamonline.org)

NPAM Email: [email protected]

Beverly is on Linkedin linkedin.com/in/beverly-lang-178a6082

Dental Sleep Solutions of Maryland, LLC - www.4abettersleep.com

In Episode 15 of the 4NPs Podcast, we talk to Dr. Elaine Suderio-Tirone — DNP, FNP, pediatric hospitalist, college professor, preceptor, mentor to all 4 NPs and so much more — about how she finds the time to follow her many pursuits, the importance of humility in healthcare, and the value of understanding the "why" of everything you learn.

Dr. Elaine Suderio-Tirone

New York Aesthetics Consulting and Training

845-242-5514

New York Aesthetics Training.org

Courses offered:

Basic Anatomy and Basic Botox

Basic Fillers

Combo Basic Botox and Fillers

Advanced Injections

In Episode 14 of the 4NPs Podcast, we talk to Wendy Wright — adult and family nurse practitioner, owner of two nurse practitioner owned and operated clinics and founder of the NH Chamber of Entrepreneurial Nurse Practitioners — about saying yes to new opportunities, the importance of finding a role you love, and "knowing what you know, and using your resources."

https://www.4healtheducation.com

Wendy Wright, DNP, on Diagnosing and Treating Dizziness and Vertigo | Primary Care (consultant360.com)

Faculty – Fitzgerald Health Education Associates (fhea.com)

Concord Nurse Practitioners - Wright & Associates Family Healthcare, PLLC (wrightfhc.com)

This is part two of a 2-part episode loaded with pearls: The 4NPs interview Maureen and Jess about NP education, the decision to return to school, things to consider when choosing a school, potential and opportunities with this education and licensing and challenges in NP education.

This is part one of a 2-part episode loaded with pearls: The 4NPs interview Maureen and Jess about NP education, the decision to return to school, things to consider when choosing a school, potential and opportunities with this education and licensing and challenges in NP education.

In Episode 11 of the 4NPs Podcast, the NPs discuss imposter syndrome — what it is, their experience with it and some of the tools you can use to move through it.

Notes:

How you can use impostor syndrome to your benefit | Mike Cannon-Brookes - YouTube

New Nurse Practitioner Transition | YOU'RE NOT ALONE - YouTube

Nurse Imposter Syndrome: Feeling Inadequate, Stupid, or Fake - YouTube

What is imposter syndrome and how can you combat it? - Elizabeth Cox - YouTube

The Surprising Solution to the Imposter Syndrome | Lou Solomon | TEDxCharlotte - YouTube

In Episode 10 of the 4NPs Podcast, we talk to Trish McPartland — a Nurse Practitioner who works in a busy GI practice — about precepting, contract negotiations, and "incident to" billing.

In Episode 9 of the 4NPs Podcast, we welcome Amber Tresca — IBD expert, medical writer, public speaker, patient advocate, and host of the About IBD podcast — to share her story as an Ulcerative Colitis patient, and provide us, as nurses and providers, insights on what to look for, what to listen for, standard course of care and how to best support and advocate for patients with IBD.

In Episode 8 of the 4NPs Podcast, our four Nurse Practitioner hosts — Christina, Colleen, Alicia and Oneida — discuss the importance of striving for a healthy work/life balance as you pursue your nursing journey.