Doctor Nurse Podcast: The NP Career Resource

Dr. Sandra Pagenta, DNP, APRN
  • 4.6 (59)
  • Courses

The Doctor Nurse Podcast with Sandra Pagenta, DNP helps new and experienced nurse practitioners navigate every stage of their careers. From landing your first NP job and building clinical confidence to career growth, entrepreneurship, leadership, and nontraditional opportunities, Sandra shares practical advice and real conversations with NPs and industry experts. Whether you're just starting out or ready for your next chapter, discover what's possible with your NP career.

  1. Jan 26

    #143: How to Build Confidence Without Years of Experience as a Nurse Practitioner

    Confidence doesn’t magically appear with time — especially for Nurse Practitioners early in their careers. In this episode, we break down how NPs can build real clinical confidence without years of experience. You’ll learn why confidence isn’t about knowing everything, how to trust your clinical thinking, and practical ways to reduce self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and anxiety in practice. In this episode, we cover: Why experience alone doesn’t create confidenceWhat clinical confidence actually looks likeHow to build confidence without memorizationStay Tuned for next week to hear about: The role of systems in building confidenceHow new and early-career NPs can grow fasterWhether you’re a new grad NP, NP student, or early-career Nurse Practitioner, this episode will help you feel more grounded, capable, and confident in your role. 🎧 Share this episode with a fellow NP who needs reassurance today. Sponsors: ⁠Goby Meds⁠; SUCCESSNPS to get $50 off. ⁠LaSara⁠ Explore our eBooks, designed specifically for NP students navigating the clinical setting.⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@doctornursesandra Go to our website:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.doctornursesandra.com

  2. Jan 12

    #142: The Complete NP Playbook Course: What School Didn’t Teach You (and How to Be Prepared)

    The first year as a Nurse Practitioner can feel overwhelming, isolating, and nothing like what school prepared you for. In this episode, Sandra discusses openly the biggest challenges new NPs face—from confidence and decision-making to documentation, expectations, and burnout—and what actually helps during the transition from NP student to provider. If you’re a new nurse practitioner or preparing to start your first NP job, this episode will give you clarity, reassurance, and a realistic roadmap forward. Absolutely—let’s switch angles so it doesn’t feel repetitive and hits a different emotional + practical nerve. This one leans into career protection, confidence, and long-term success, not just “new NP overwhelm.” 💥 Special for our podcast listeners:The first 50 NPs who enroll in the Success NP Academy will receive $100 off the course. Enroll to get our FREE course:   ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Case Presentation Guide | Success NP Academy⁠⁠ Sponsors: ⁠⁠Goby Meds⁠⁠; SUCCESSNPS to get $50 off. ⁠⁠LaSara⁠⁠ Explore our eBooks, designed specifically for NP students navigating the clinical setting.⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.etsy.com/shop/SuccessNP⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thesuccesnp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Go to our website⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.successnps.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  3. 12/29/2025

    #141: The First 90 Days as a New NP: What No One Told You

    In today’s episode, we’re breaking down what your first 90 days as a brand-new NP will really look like, even if it means fighting for an office space. From documentation and coding surprises to the emotional shift of becoming a provider, this episode gives you the roadmap you never got in school. If you want to feel confident and prepared before day one, check out my new course designed specifically for new NPs entering the workforce. Sponsors: ⁠Goby Meds⁠; SUCCESSNPS to get $50 off. ⁠LaSara⁠ Explore our eBooks, designed specifically for NP students navigating the clinical setting.⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.etsy.com/shop/SuccessNP⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@thesuccesnp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Go to our website⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.successnps.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Enroll in our FREE course:   ⁠⁠The Case Presentation Guide | Success NP Academy

  4. 12/15/2025

    #140: Navigating Nursing Education: DNP vs. MSN Part 2

    In this conversation, Reygan Tawney discusses her journey in nursing education, particularly the decision to pursue a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) over a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). She reflects on the pressures within the nursing field that influenced her choice and expresses regret for not fully understanding the implications of her decision. Sponsors: Goby Meds LaSara Check out our eBooks designed specifically for NP students navigating the clinical setting!⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.etsy.com/shop/SuccessNP⁠ Follow us on Instagram:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@thesuccesnp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Go to our website⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.successnps.com⁠⁠⁠ Enroll in our FREE course:   ⁠The Case Presentation Guide | Success NP Academy

  5. 12/01/2025

    #139: Navigating Nursing Education: DNP vs. MSN Part 1

    In this conversation, Reygan Tawney discusses her journey in nursing education, particularly the decision to pursue a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) over a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). She reflects on the pressures within the nursing field that influenced her choice and expresses regret for not fully understanding the implications of her decision. Check out our eBooks designed specifically for NP students navigating the clinical setting!⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.etsy.com/shop/SuccessNP Follow us on Instagram:⁠ ⁠⁠@thesuccesnp⁠⁠⁠⁠ Go to our website⁠ ⁠⁠www.successnps.com⁠⁠ Enroll in our FREE course:   The Case Presentation Guide | Success NP Academy

  6. 11/17/2025

    #138: Navigating the Vaccine Debate with Dr. Joel Warsh

    In this episode, Dr. Joel Warsh, a board-certified pediatrician, discusses the complexities surrounding vaccines, informed consent, and the role of healthcare providers in addressing parental concerns. He emphasizes the importance of open dialogue, ongoing research, and the need for healthcare professionals, especially nurse practitioners, to educate themselves and their patients about vaccines. The conversation highlights the significance of understanding both the benefits and risks associated withœ vaccines, as well as the broader issues affecting children's health, such as nutrition and environmental toxins. Dr. Joel Warsh IG: https://www.instagram.com/drjoelgator/ Book: https://a.co/d/2Lds3ce Check out our eBooks designed specifically for NP students navigating the clinical setting!⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/SuccessNPebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram:⁠ ⁠⁠@thesuccesnp⁠⁠⁠⁠ Go to our website⁠ ⁠⁠www.successnps.com⁠⁠ Enroll in our FREE course:   The Case Presentation Guide | Success NP Academy

  7. 11/03/2025

    #137: Nurses Bridging the Gap in Foot Care Services

    In this conversation, Sandra Pagenta interviews Heather Wilson, a former bedside nurse turned entrepreneur, who discusses her journey in identifying gaps in foot care services for seniors and how she created successful businesses to address these needs. Heather emphasizes the importance of patient connection, the role of nurse practitioners in foot care, and shares clinical pearls for assessing foot health. She also reflects on the true definition of success, which transcends financial metrics and focuses on personal fulfillment and the ability to care for others. Heather’s Links:  www.footandnailinstitute.com www.everydaydivinity.com https://tiktok.com/@fnifootcarenurse https://www.facebook.com/footandnailinstitute https://www.instagram.com/footandnailinstitute.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/footcarenurse https://www.instagram.com/everydaydivinity.com Check out Epocrates: https://www.epocrates.com/ CODE: SUCCESS Check out our eBooks designed specifically for NP students navigating the clinical setting!⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/SuccessNPebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram:⁠ ⁠⁠@thesuccesnp⁠⁠⁠⁠ Go to our website⁠ ⁠⁠www.successnps.com⁠⁠ Enroll in our FREE course:   The Case Presentation Guide | Success NP Academy

  8. 10/23/2025

    #136: Conquering Burnout in Nursing with Olivia Gargioni, RN BSN

    In this engaging conversation, Sandra Pagenta speaks with Olivia Gargioni, an RN turned holistic health practitioner, about the challenges of burnout in nursing and the importance of self-care. Olivia shares her journey from feeling overwhelmed in her nursing career to discovering a passion for holistic health. They discuss the pressures within the nursing culture to constantly level up and the need for nurses to prioritize their well-being. The conversation emphasizes the significance of creativity, community, and self-reflection in cultivating a fulfilling career in healthcare. TDC Group Live Webinar Link: https://registration.socio.events/e/apcrisk Olivia's Social: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nurse_liv_gargioni/ Tik tok -https://www.tiktok.com/@nurse_liv_gargioni?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Check out Epocrates: https://www.epocrates.com/ CODE: SUCCESS Check out our eBooks designed specifically for NP students navigating the clinical setting!⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/SuccessNPebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/thesuccessnp/ Go to our website⁠ ⁠⁠www.successnps.com⁠⁠

See All (150)

4.6
out of 5
59 Ratings

About

The Doctor Nurse Podcast with Sandra Pagenta, DNP helps new and experienced nurse practitioners navigate every stage of their careers. From landing your first NP job and building clinical confidence to career growth, entrepreneurship, leadership, and nontraditional opportunities, Sandra shares practical advice and real conversations with NPs and industry experts. Whether you're just starting out or ready for your next chapter, discover what's possible with your NP career.

Information