You've seen high WBC counts as a nurse, but what about leukocytosis that's only 13 or 15? And it's chronic? And what about peripheral smears? How do you know if it's urgent? In this episode we are going to talk about this super interesting case study to give you the step by step approach to interpreting these labs, and teach you how to manage a high WBC count safely and confidently. Together, we will cover:<ul><li>Knowing when to order what labs</li><li>Three main components of working up a high WBC</li><li>The differential and the peripheral smear </li><li>Absolute lymphocyte count </li><li>The Flow Cytometry Test</li></ul> Read the <a href="https://www.realworldnp.com/blog?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=social&utm_term=6&utm_content=realworldnp&utm_campaign=high-wbc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">blog post here.</a> <a href="https://www.realworldnp.com/labs" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Check out the Lab Interpretation Crash Course for Nurse Practitioners</a> <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

You've seen high WBC counts as a nurse, but what about leukocytosis that's only 13 or 15? And it's chronic? And what about peripheral smears? How do you know if it's urgent? In this episode we are going to talk about this super interesting case study to give you the step by step approach to interpreting these labs, and teach you how to manage a high WBC count safely and confidently. Together, we will cover:Knowing when to order what labsThree main components of working up a high WBCThe differential and the peripheral smear Absolute lymphocyte count The Flow Cytometry Test Read the blog post here. Check out the Lab Interpretation Crash Course for Nurse Practitioners Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You've seen high WBC counts as a nurse, but what about leukocytosis that's only 13 or 15? And it's chronic? And what about peripheral smears? How do you know if it's urgent? In this episode we are going to talk about this super interesting case study to give you the step by step approach to interpreting these labs, and teach you how to manage a high WBC count safely and confidently. Together, we will cover:<ul><li>Knowing when to order what labs</li><li>Three main components of working up a high WBC</li><li>The differential and the peripheral smear&nbsp;</li><li>Absolute lymphocyte count&nbsp;</li><li>The Flow Cytometry Test</li></ul> Read the <a href="https://www.realworldnp.com/blog?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_term=6&amp;utm_content=realworldnp&amp;utm_campaign=high-wbc" rel="noopener noreferrer">blog post here.</a> <a href="https://www.realworldnp.com/labs" rel="noopener noreferrer">Check out the Lab Interpretation Crash Course for Nurse Practitioners</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Leukocytosis Case Study: Lab Interpretation for Nurse Practitioners

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 &amp; 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 <a href="realworldnp.com/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">realworldnp.com/podcast</a>. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 &amp; 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 <a href="realworldnp.com/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">realworldnp.com/podcast</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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