4NPs Podcast

In Episode 1 of the 4NPs Podcast, our four Nurse Practitioner hosts — Christina, Colleen, Alicia and Oneida — provide some knowledge on what being an NP actually means, share the resources they used to pick which board exam to take, and give insight into some of the best board exam study tools out there.

RESOURCES:

Judge-Ellis, T. (T., & Wilson, T. R. (2017). Time and NP Practice: Naming, Claiming, and Explaining the Role of Nurse Practitioners. The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 13(9), 583–589. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2017.06.024

https://campaignforaction.org/resource/types-advanced-practice-registered-nurses/

AANP: https://www.aanp.org/all-about-nps/what-is-an-np/

ANCC https://www.nursingworld.org/

Fitzgerald https://www.fhea.com/index.aspx

Liek: https://npreview.com/

Barkley: https://www.npcourses.com/

Board Vitals: https://www.boardvitals.com/

BSN vs ADN: https://nightingale.edu/blog/adn-vs-bsn-differences/

ANCC - Free test questions: https://www.nursingworld.org/certification/our-certifications/study-aids-ce/sample-test-questions/stq-fnp/

Brian Wallace PA-C podcast: https://www.physicianassistantexamreview.com/

NY BSN in 10 LAW: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2015/s2145/amendment/original

This is part two of a 2-part episode loaded with pearls: The 4NPs interview Maureen and Jess about NP education, the decision to return to school, things to consider when choosing a school, potential and opportunities with this education and licensing and challenges in NP education.

In Episode 26 of the 4NPs Podcast, we talk to Donna Cardillo — The Inspiration Nurse — about embracing change in nursing, finding a nursing community to thrive in, and the endless opportunities open to nurses willing to take them.

SHOW NOTES:

Website: https://donnacardillo.com/ Follow Donna on all social media Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/donnacardillo Blog: https://donnacardillo.com/blog/ Podcast: https://donnacardillo.com/tag/podcast/

Upcoming Retreat: Empowered Nurse, Enlighted PracticeTM Canyon Ranch Resort & Spa September 15-18, 2022 – Lenox, MA https://donnacardillo.com/events/

Books - Donna has a 4 book special on her website - https://donnacardillo.com/shop/save-15-on-donnas-4-book-special/

A Daybook for Beginning Nurses Donna Cardillo, RN, MA Falling Together: How to Find Balance, Joy, and Meaningful Change When Your Life Seems to be Falling Apart Paperback – April 5, 2016 The ULTIMATE Career Guide for Nurses: Practical Advice for Thriving at Every Stage of Your Career by CSP Donna Wilk Cardillo, RN, MA | Aug 30, 2018 Your First Year As a Nurse, Second Edition: Making the Transition from Total Novice to Successful Professional Part of: Your First Year (5 Books) | by Donna Cardillo | Nov 9, 2019

A life altering book that Donna recommends The Power of Full Engagement: Managing Energy, Not Time, Is the Key to High Performance and Personal Renewal Paperback – Illustrated, January 1, 2003 by Jim Loehr (Author), Tony Schwartz (Author) The Book of Awakening by Mark Nepo.

Other mentions:

https://www.ccrnreview.com/faculty/laura-gasparis-vonfrolio-rn-phd

In Episode 22 of the 4NPs Podcast we talk to Lauren Knobeloch, emergency medicine NP and creator of NPsOfInsta - a place where NPs can network and encourange one another.

Lauren has also recently published a book: "Pocket Passed: Nurse Practitioner," a book small enough to fit in your pocket that contains 1500 questions and answers NP students are sure to be asked during clinical rotations, and on the AANP/AANC Board Exams. She wrote it for NP students and new grad NPs, but it has proved to be a valuable resource for experienced NPs as well!

We also spoke to Lauren about her journey through nursing, the importance of nurses supporting eachother, and how she has been an amazing advocate for her daughter. Listen now to learn more!

Lauren's Book: https://pocketpimped.com/collections/pocket-passed/products/pocket-passed-nurse-practitioner

NPsOfInsta: https://www.instagram.com/npsofinsta/

More information about Pediatric Unilateral Coronal Synostosis: https://www.childrens.com/specialties-services/conditions/unilateral-coronal-synostosis

In Episode 9 of the 4NPs Podcast, we welcome Amber Tresca — IBD expert, medical writer, public speaker, patient advocate, and host of the About IBD podcast — to share her story as an Ulcerative Colitis patient, and provide us, as nurses and providers, insights on what to look for, what to listen for, standard course of care and how to best support and advocate for patients with IBD.