Nurse Becoming

Today's episode is a special bonus sneak peek inside The NP Society - my new membership community exclusively for NPs and NP students that helps you thrive beyond the clinical setting.

To learn more about the NP Society and to choose your membership level, head to:

https://www.thenpsociety.com

We all know that networking is good. And "who you know" is important.

But, do you know how to actually turn those surface level connections into mentors and friends?

The "Boomerang" Method I'm sharing with you today will help you develop meaningful connections so that you can turn a total stranger into a trusted mentor. Is that too bold a claim? You'll have to listen to find out!

Read today's show notes for more info and links from today's episode: https://www.theresumerx.com/045

Love it, hate it or tolerate it - Networking is a necessity in today's world. But if the thought of attending a virtual meet-up, coffee chat or conference sounds less than thrilling to you right now, fear not! This refreshing approach to networking, and all of the positive opportunities and mutual benefits that networking yields may just have you reconsider your next RSVP…

Read today's show notes for more info and links from today's episode: https://www.theresumerx.com/044

"I'm quitting my job as a nurse practitioner." Just kidding - I'm not. And neither is my guest, Dr. Vanessa Kasper. But, in this episode, she and I react to the viral video that's been shared from YouTube a bunch of times in the past few months.

Maybe you'll be surprised by our take...maybe not ;-)

Read today's show notes for more info and links from today's episode: https://www.theresumerx.com/043

You might need your own medical malpractice insurance if you are… Well, the list of perfect-fit nurses & NP's is quite long. Because as it turns out, the cost of having to defend yourself is a steep price, so our professional livelihood depends on medical malpractice insurance!

Evenlyn Bavier from Berxi joins me today to help ease your nerves, answer your insurance questions and to support you in protecting your financial freedom. Find out exactly who needs what kind of policy and how you can get ahead on having confidence in your coverage.

Read today's show notes for more info and links from today's episode: https://www.theresumerx.com/042

Should you get your DNP? Nowadays, many NP's are graduating with a doctoral program, but many others are wondering whether to take the DNP route or pursue their MSN.

Today I'm speaking with Dr. Veronica Sampayo on the differences, how the DNP can be leveraged to stand out to employers, and how her practice is different because she has her DNP.

Be sure to stay until the end to hear all of Veronica's great advice for DNP graduates!

Read today's show notes for more info and links from today's episode: https://www.theresumerx.com/041

How can you fit your professional life into your personal life, instead of the other way around? And why is it so scary to make this radical shift in lifestyle?

Today, I'm joined by NP, mother and business owner Dr. Latrina Walden to answer these hot questions. We covered a lot of ground in this episode - from becoming comfortable in the discomfort of change, to common skepticism in nursing, to what Latrina does specifically to actualize her "super powers" and full potential. (And how you can too!)

Read today's show notes for more info and links from today's episode: https://www.theresumerx.com/040

Consults - Love them or hate them, every NP has to do them. But what if you're feeling like how I was - sweaty, nervous and intimidated to call a consult with a physician? After years in ED, I've refined my approach to calling effective consults and today I'm sharing it with you!

You'll learn about the "mirror" story, dialogue frameworks, how to handle any push back from a physician and the 5 C's for fostering better professional rapport and communication with your peers.

Read today's show notes for more info and links from today's episode: https://www.theresumerx.com/039

Timing a pregnancy - or a career change - is never convenient. But both at the same time?

In today's episode of Ask Amanda Anything, I'm answering: "How do you navigate the job search and transition into a new nursing role while pregnant?" To help you feel organized and confident in this next life phase, I've broken the episode down into how to interview while expecting, transitioning to the NP role during pregnancy and navigating parental/ maternity leave in your current role.

Also, be sure to stay until the end to be the first to hear some EXCITING news...

Read today's show notes for more info and links from today's episode: https://www.theresumerx.com/038

Every day, nurses and nurse practitioners come upon workplace situations that involve legal challenges. Often, most NP's must make decisions without the help of an attorney. Complicated processes such as negotiating an employment contract or obtaining malpractice and tail insurance can leave a lot of NP's floundering.

Fortunately, in today's episode - I have the great pleasure of learning from @YourNurseLawyer, Irnise Williams. Irnise shares her incredible mission, answers your legal questions and shares her own list of questions that every provider should be asking their employer in order to properly protect themselves.

Read today's show notes for more info and links from today's episode: https://www.theresumerx.com/037