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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

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.    Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.stressfreenp.com/78

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.    Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.stressfreenp.com/77

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.   Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.stressfreenp.com/76

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.   Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.stressfreenp.com/75

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.    Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.stressfreenp.com/74

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.   Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.stressfreenp.com/73

Tune in this week to fully understand what’s going on with the new ANCC exam update. Everything I’m sharing in this episode is from ANCC themselves, so I’m unpacking and analyzing the new ANCC exam outline, what’s different, and I’m sharing why I think these updates are actually a great change.   Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.stressfreenp.com/72

Dr. Veronica Sampayo, also known as Dr. V, is the résumé polishing and interviewing guru for Nurse Practitioners and the founder of The Clinician Life. Having been on the other side of the interviewing process, she knows a thing or two about what employers are looking for and the red flags to avoid as the interviewee, and she’s here in this greatest hits episode to share the ins and outs of acing the interview process so you can land your first Nurse Practitioner job.    Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.stressfreenp.com/71

There are going to be plenty of days where pursuing your career as a Nurse Practitioner feels like too much, but don’t worry because I’m helping you navigate it all in this Greatest Hits episode. I’m sharing three ways to support yourself in your final year of Nurse Practitioner school, what my life looked like in your position right now, and how to take care of yourself adequately.   Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.stressfreenp.com/70

Dr. Molly Bradshaw shares everything you need to know to set yourself up to negotiate as a new Nurse Practitioner. She’s laying out her step-by-step process for landing a job opportunity, the questions you should be asking in the negotiation process, and some very important red flags to look out for in a potential job.   Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.stressfreenp.com/69