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

After decades since true concrete changes were made to the GINA asthma guidelines, we’ve seen two major changes in a span of just a few years which has resulted in a shakeup in the world of asthma. Whether you’re studying for your exam or actually entering into practice, listen in this week to hear a full rundown of the GINA asthma guideline updates and the main takeaway you need to know.

Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.stressfreenp.com/82

February is the month we celebrate and bring awareness to all the beautiful babies out there with congenital heart defects. My baby, Meadow, was born with a congenital heart defect called Tetralogy of Fallot, and I felt called to talk about not only Meadow’s story, but what it’s been like as a heart mom and a Nurse Practitioner. In this episode, I’m sharing how I’ve navigated these two roles, where I’ve found synergy in both, and where I’ve had to separate being Meadow’s mom and a Nurse Practitioner.

Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.stressfreenp.com/81

Discover everything you need to know to go into 2023 with a great study plan. You’ll hear the revamped features in our course and how the material in there will set you up for success, and answers to some of the most common questions about time spent studying, study schedules, and how many practice questions to get in before you test.

Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.stressfreenp.com/80

Hear what happens if you fail both AANP and ANCC and Anna’s top tips for what you can do in this situation. Even though it can be hard to remember, it’s not the end of your journey if you fail one or both exams, and Anna is sharing her expertise on how to navigate this uncertainty and showing you why you can and will pass. 

Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.stressfreenp.com/79