Nurse Becoming

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 the ED - I'm hoping to bring a bit of clarity on what to expect working in this unique environment, because let me tell you - it's nothing like what they show on tv!

In this episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes of a typical day in the ED.

I'll be honest, we're diving in deep on the reality of the ED, whether or not new graduates should work in the ED, what certifications to hold, what do NPs actually do in the ED and a lot more.

I also share a surprising story about what happened one Friday night in Triage that I'll never forget… So what are you waiting for? Let's dive in!

Read today's show notes for more info and links from today's episode:

https://www.theresumerx.com/036

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 healthcare went largely unspoken. Nurse leaders and physicians suffered in silence. That's when Dr. Nina Ahuja decided to speak up.

Today, I am joined by Nina as she challenges this culture of silence and shares her innovative framework for lowering stress in any situation. We also discuss the gap in leadership education, vulnerability with patients, and how healthcare providers can create an ideal support network when they need it most.

Read today's show notes for more info and links from today's episode: https://www.theresumerx.com/035

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 what, for some of us, is more than an unfortunate hypothetical just a bit further. So, it's official — you hate your job. Now what?

Read today's show notes for more info and links from today's episode: https://www.theresumerx.com/034

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 ways we could avoid this all together just by thinking a little creatively and being mindful? I've got good news for you, but you have to listen to find out what I mean!

Read today's show notes for more info and links from today's episode: https://www.theresumerx.com/033

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 about what to expect as a new grad and how to find a job, roundtable-style!

Read today's show notes for more info and links from today's episode: https://www.theresumerx.com/032

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 also the first year that I didn't work full-time as a nurse practitioner. I've talked before about the guilt I felt in sort of stepping back as a provider in what, at the time, felt like the height of the pandemic, but in today's episode, I want to talk about this shift that I think a lot of us experienced in 2020.

Today, I talk to a fellow NP and entrepreneur, Ananya Datta, about leaning into change, developing your niche as a provider, and about ultimately becoming indispensable as a nurse practitioner.

Read today's show notes for more info and links from today's episode: https://www.theresumerx.com/031

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 for those of you who are beginning to think about the job search.

Read today's show notes for more info and links from today's episode: https://www.theresumerx.com/030

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 feel all the feelings at the same time.

Today's episode isn't about goal setting or choosing a word of the year, but rather an opportunity to reflect on what it is you actually want from your life.

Does it have to be a new year for you to craft the life you want?

For today's full show notes and links mentioned today, head to the episode web page: https://www.theresumerx.com/029

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 skills. Spoiler alert: the secret isn't all in saying the right thing — it's about listening.

Read today's show notes for more info and links from today's episode: https://www.theresumerx.com/028

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. Katie is known for her candid conversations on both struggles and successes, and in this episode of Nurse Becoming, she and I talk about social media, vulnerability, and how we can create space for ourselves even when we struggle with feeling worthy of that space.

Read today's show notes for more info and links from today's episode: https://www.theresumerx.com/027