113 episodes

The Real Deal Nurse Practitioner Club is the most inclusive exclusive hangout for nurse practitioners and aspiring nurse practitioners.

Join your host Sarah Michelle MSN, APRN, FNP-C, FNP-BC, and co-host, Anna, as they and their guests dive deep into what you need to know before taking your exam, passing your exam, and becoming a real deal nurse practitioner!

Each week they’ll cover topics such as how to pass your nurse practitioner exam the first time, overcoming test anxiety, writing your resume, negotiating contracts and honing your actual craft as a new nurse practitioner. If you are ready to become the confident clinician you know you were meant to be, then this is the podcast for you.

To find out more info about Sarah Michelle NP Reviews visit us at www.npreviews.com

Real Deal Nurse Practitioner Club Sarah Michelle and Anna

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.9 • 304 Ratings

The Real Deal Nurse Practitioner Club is the most inclusive exclusive hangout for nurse practitioners and aspiring nurse practitioners.

Join your host Sarah Michelle MSN, APRN, FNP-C, FNP-BC, and co-host, Anna, as they and their guests dive deep into what you need to know before taking your exam, passing your exam, and becoming a real deal nurse practitioner!

Each week they’ll cover topics such as how to pass your nurse practitioner exam the first time, overcoming test anxiety, writing your resume, negotiating contracts and honing your actual craft as a new nurse practitioner. If you are ready to become the confident clinician you know you were meant to be, then this is the podcast for you.

To find out more info about Sarah Michelle NP Reviews visit us at www.npreviews.com

    111: How NPHub Is Saving Healthcare with Founder, Krish Chopra

    111: How NPHub Is Saving Healthcare with Founder, Krish Chopra

    This week, Anna is speaking with the founder and CEO of NPHub, Krish Chopra. They are the best in the industry when it comes to finding Nurse Practitioner clinical placements, and they have a quality control process in place that prioritizes the well-being of both students and preceptors. That's why we’ve launched a partnership with them. Learn how NPHub ensures both students and preceptors get the best experience possible, and how a collaboration between our platforms is going to help so many real-deal Nurse Practitioners graduate with confidence.
     
    Get full show notes and more information here: https://blog.npreviews.com/nphub-krish-chopra/

    • 24 min
    110: 3 Steps for Better Diagnostic Reasoning

    110: 3 Steps for Better Diagnostic Reasoning

    Diagnostic reasoning is an essential skill for Real Deal Nurse Practitioners. A misdiagnosis can lead to unnecessary treatments, delayed treatment, and ultimately cause undue harm and stress to our patients. A major part of our role as NPs is diagnosing conditions, so we need to ensure our diagnoses are accurate.
     
    Tune in this week for a vital overview of diagnostic reasoning. We’re providing you with key terms you need to understand regarding diagnosing your patients as a Nurse Practitioner, showing you how to avoid errors in diagnostic reasoning, and you’ll learn the three core steps of the diagnostic reasoning process.
     
    Get full show notes and more information here: https://blog.npreviews.com/better-diagnostic-reasoning/

    • 15 min
    109: How to Conquer NCLEX Anxiety and Pass on Your First Try

    109: How to Conquer NCLEX Anxiety and Pass on Your First Try

    If you’re currently a future real-deal Registered Nurse, this is a must-listen episode. After studying, going through courses, clinical work, and approaching graduation, prepping for the NCLEX can often feel like you’re starting right back at the beginning. That’s why feeling supported throughout your journey is essential, and we’re here to share how we can help.
     
    Anna and I share the tweaks and changes that have been implemented in the NCLEX, why we believe anxiety reduction and stress management must be top priorities, and what we offer in terms of helping students prep for and pass the NCLEX on their first try.
     
    Get full show notes and more information here: https://blog.npreviews.com/nclex-anxiety/

    • 15 min
    Start Here: Become a Confident Real Deal Nurse Practitioner

    Start Here: Become a Confident Real Deal Nurse Practitioner

    I'm Sarah Michelle, a host of the Real Deal Nurse Practitioner Club and I'm on a mission to get more nurse practitioners licensed and practicing in the field than ever before.
    We created this podcast for students and new nurse practitioners who have struggled with the pressure and the anxiety, preparing for their board exams and then entering into the workforce as a brand new real deal nurse practitioner.
    If this sounds like you, you're absolutely in the right place.
    Each week, my co-host, Anna, and I will discuss tips and strategies on how to pass that nurse practitioner exam as well as how to handle that transition into real clinical practice and so much more. If you are ready to become the confident real deal nurse practitioner that your future patients need you to be, then this is the show for you.
    Be sure to hit that subscribe button so you never miss an episode.
    And remember too, you're never alone in this journey because you have me and Anna right here beside you and we are here to help.

    • 1 min
    108: Heart Month: Congenital Heart Disease & Being a Heart Mom

    108: Heart Month: Congenital Heart Disease & Being a Heart Mom

    For those of you who aren’t familiar, my daughter Meadow was born with a severe congenital heart defect last year. Being an advocate for congenital heart disease feels like the most special and important thing I can do as a Heart Mom, and sharing more about this is exactly what I felt called to do this Heart Month.
     
    I share some statistics on congenital heart disease that may shock you, and why I’m so invested in giving Heart Babies the very best chance we possibly can. Hear what my daughter’s life will look like living with a congenital heart defect, and a poem I wrote about my experience as a Heart Mom.
     
    Get full show notes and more information here: https://blog.npreviews.com/heart-month-congenital-disease-mom/
     

    • 15 min
    107: Global Nursing: How Nurse Practitioners Can Make a Positive Impact

    107: Global Nursing: How Nurse Practitioners Can Make a Positive Impact

    There are many unique and amazing opportunities out there for Nurse Practitioners when it comes to global health. The great news is that because global health is a top priority, there are several resources available for exploration. Anna and I are here this week to guide you through the ins and outs of your global health journey.
     
    Hear how Nurse Practitioners can fill the gap in global health initiatives, important considerations to keep in mind, and why NPs in all specialties can play an essential role in improving health worldwide.
     
    Get full show notes and more information here: https://blog.npreviews.com/global-nursing-positive-impact/

    • 12 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
304 Ratings

304 Ratings

Allisonhg19 ,

START HERE!!

I could not have passed boards without SM! I love how she breaks things down to simple terms, gets right to the point, and is down to earth! You must listen to this if you’re thinking about being a NP, are in NP school, or are a new NP! 🩺

ErikaFred ,

The best

Love everything Sarah Michelle does. Thanks for what you do! Love study group is amazing.

AbidingNP ,

Thank you for sharing your story and gifts!

Sarah Michelle- Thank you for sharing your story about nursing school and how you overcame anxiety, self doubt, and less-than-helpful discouragement from a nursing instructor. I think that those who persevere and grow through challenges that life brings have super special gifts to share in encouraging others because of it.

I too was told I should drop out of nursing school and consider a different career path as a 19-year-old girl. I had some major health challenges and the physician who told me this made me feel like the physical health issues that I was facing defined me and deemed me unfit to be a nurse. I’m grateful that through God and my supportive community I persevered.

I am victorious in finishing my BSN, working as a RN for 7 years, finishing my MSN FNP degree, passing the ANCC board exam, and will soon be starting a FNP position at a primary care clinic. My physical health has also improved dramatically. Instead of my health challenges over the years being a hinderance in my nursing career, they have been a strength providing unique empathy and experience to share with my patients while caring, diagnosing, and supporting them.

I am so appreciative of the supportive new nurse practitioner community that Sarah Michelle creates!

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