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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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If you're taking the AANP, you'll know it is notorious for longer, information-filled questions. You might not know where to start or how to cut out the fluff, but Anna is providing some example questions today and walking you through them so you can fly through these questions on your exam.

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The Holiday season is a time when we all want to be at home with our family and friends as much as possible. Saving time here doesn't mean rushing through your patients to get home but rather optimizing your time so you don't end up burning yourself out. You want to be your best self for those around you at work and your most present self when you're with your loved ones, so Anna is here to share her top time-saving hacks for new Nurse Practitioners.

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Anna is taking over the podcast to discuss the green and red flags of job offers. There are many wonderful opportunities for you out there as a Nurse Practitioner, and most of them are great. But it always helps to know what to look out for so you can advocate for yourself before you sign any contract, and this episode is going to be your guide.

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We're sitting down with Josie Tate, the founder of Clincepts, to discuss the mindset shifts that empower Nurse Practitioners. Clincepts is an online supportive resource with a mission to help Nurse Practitioners who are transitioning from RN to NP get happily hired. Part of Josie's work includes coaching Nurse Practitioners to show them they can thrive both in and out of the workplace, and she's here to shed some light on what it means to shift into a mindset that empowers you to have the life and career you want.

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Discover how to shift your mindset when you feel like you don't know enough and my favorite strategies you can implement so you can be successful not only during your exams but in your future as a real-deal Nurse Practitioner.

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While your nurse practitioner journey may be a little more difficult when you become pregnant or have a baby, achieving this goal and dream is so worthwhile. In this episode, I'm sharing some solid tips and tricks to help you make the transition to becoming a parent and a real-deal nurse practitioner simultaneously as easy as possible. I'm sharing how to look after yourself and your baby while juggling preparing for your exams, and my biggest piece of advice for any of you currently in this position.

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