One question that we receive all the time in our community and on every platform with which we engage with our students is, "What should I be doing and when?" This question tends to come up no matter what phase of the Nurse Practitioner journey someone is in.

Anna and I highlight all the ways we can support you, no matter where you are on your Nurse Practitioner journey. Hear why what you should be doing and when will look different for each individual person, how our resources can help, and how to find what's applicable to you right now.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://blog.npreviews.com/what-should-doing-when-with-anna/

Anna and I have just returned from this year's AANP National Conference in New Orleans, and we can't wait to share our thoughts on it. Whether you work remotely or in a clinic setting, being able to network is an opportunity you never want to miss, and this conference provided a great avenue to connect with genuine NPs, students, and faculty.

We're sharing the key takeaways from our time there, what we would do differently next year, and our top tips. We hope to see you in Nashville for next year's conference!

Get full show notes and more information here: https://blog.npreviews.com/2023-aanp-conference-highlights/

Anna joins me again to discuss everything we wish we had known before starting Nurse Practitioner school.

We look back on our paths to becoming NPs and shed light on some of the biggest lessons we have learned from pursuing Nurse Practitioner school. If you currently feel lost, you are definitely not alone, and we hope our insights help you feel confident as you embark on your own NP journey.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://blog.npreviews.com/nurse-practitioner-school-anna

One of my favorite instructors, Anna, joins me in sharing our experience in our clinical sites. From preceptors not knowing our names to not knowing what to bring, we reflect on the joys and intimidating moments of starting out.

We discuss all we wished we had known before we started our clinicals. We share common practices, our experiences, and our mistakes. Remember, this is a journey that will inevitably have ups and downs. Listen in to get tips, tricks, and a bit of compassion as you enter this next chapter of being a Nurse Practitioner.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://blog.npreviews.com/tips-navigating-clinicals-anna/

I'm excited to introduce you to my favorite honorary Nurse Practitioner, Becca Pike. Becca is the owner of a seven-figure service-based business and the founder of Hell Yes Coaching, a thriving online business coaching company that has generated multiple six-figures.

Listen in this week to get a sneak peek into the world of business coaching. Becca is sharing how she infiltrated the Nurse Practitioner community, her favorite things about coaching, and I'm also offering how business coaching has not only transformed my business but my entire life.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://blog.blueprintprep.com/npreviews/business-coaching-becca-pike/

I'm back this week with the one and only Anna! As we're in graduation season right now, we're here to have a conversation about some of the things we wish we had known before we graduated Nurse Practitioner school.

We offer some of the things we wish we had known about boards before graduating, our insights on why perfecting your exam isn't necessary, the importance of networking, and our top advice for anyone who might be looking for their first Nurse Practitioner job.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://blog.blueprintprep.com/npreviews/graduating-nurse-practitioner/

In the name of being at the forefront of all that is new in the Nurse Practitioner world, I am retiring our older episode on the differences between AANP and ANCC. We are cataloging that and giving you a fresh look at what the updates entail, and I'm touching on some of the most common questions I get from students.

Whether you're deciding which exam to take, looking for a good resource to use as a reference, or just interested in hearing the exam updates, I hope this episode helps you feel confident showing up as a real-deal Nurse Practitioner.

Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.stressfreenp.com/86

I'm bringing on my right-hand woman Anna to the show. Anna is one of my best instructors and if you've been a long-time listener, you'll already be very familiar with her. We're here to share our unpopular opinions about studying, which I think will be an interesting conversation to wrap your head around as you prepare for boards.

Anna and I share the popular opinions about studying for our Nurse Practitioner exams that didn't work for us, and what actually changed the game. We're offering our top tips for studying in an intentional, effective, and meaningful way, and the key things that will leave you feeling prepared and confident.

Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.stressfreenp.com/85

As Nurse Practitioners, we know how large of a role we play in the healthcare setting, but advocating for ourselves and our profession is a vital part of continuing to grow in our role.

Discover the history of NP advocacy and some of the changes Nurse Practitioners want to see in the industry. I'm sharing what advocacy involves for Nurse Practitioners and the work we still have to do in continuing to grow and evolve the profession of nursing as a whole.

Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.stressfreenp.com/84

We're casting some light on the grey areas of pap smears so you're prepared for any related questions that might come up on your Nurse Practitioner journey.

I'm discussing the history of paps, why it's unusual that two out of three authoritative bodies have changed their guidelines while the third has remained the same, and I'm sharing some important best practices around pap tests.

Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.stressfreenp.com/83