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Real Deal Nurse Practitioner Club

Oct 2, 2024

Have you heard the term "trauma-informed care" being used more frequently lately? In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, this approach to healthcare has gained significant attention as a way to better support patients who have experienced trauma.

 

Anna and I dive into the concept of trauma-informed care, exploring its...


Sep 18, 2024

In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of implicit bias: those unconscious judgments and assumptions we make about others based on characteristics like age, race, gender, and more. As healthcare providers, our implicit biases can have real consequences for our patients' experiences and outcomes.

 

We explore...


Sep 4, 2024

Have you ever wondered what causes chest pain in adolescents or how to handle frequent ear infections in under-vaccinated infants? In today's episode, Anna and I dive into some fascinating pediatric case studies that highlight important clinical concepts for nurse practitioners, discussing conditions like precordial...


Aug 21, 2024

Have you ever wondered how to tell the difference between dementia and delirium in older patients? In today's episode, Anna and I dive into two fascinating case studies that highlight the key clinical reasoning skills needed to properly diagnose and treat cognitive changes in the elderly.

 

Sharpen your clinical acumen...


Aug 7, 2024

As real-deal Nurse Practitioners, delivering bad news to patients is an inevitable part of the job that we must be prepared for. But how can we have these difficult conversations in a way that provides clarity and compassion to our patients?

 

Anna and I are here this week to share tips on how to prepare yourself before...