Episode 7: Choosing the Right Nurse Practitioner Specialty for You
In today's episode I discuss the various nurse practitioner specialties you can choose from and the pros and cons of each. We discuss adults, gerontology, acute care, pediatrics, family, and even psyc...
20 Helmi 202037min
Episode 6: Vaccines - Debunking Myths and Current Practice Guidelines
In today's episode me and my "anti-vaxxer mom" stand in (Chase) debunk myths about vaccines, discuss the two different subsets of vaccines (live or inactivated) and fill you in on current CDC guidelin...
13 Helmi 202054min
Episode 5: Getting Involved in Nursing School Organizations and Assembly Bill 890 with Christina DeJesus, RN, BSN
Today I am joined by my very first special guest, Christina De Jesus, RN, BSN and current FNP student at USC! Christina and I discuss our experience at our first CANP meeting, why we believe getting i...
6 Helmi 202054min
Episode 4: So You're Thinking of Going to Nursing School
In today's episode I discuss the difference between the LPN/LVN, RN, and BSN nurse and how scope or practice varies amongst the differing variations. I then dive into the best way to identify which nu...
30 Tammi 202036min
Episode 3: My NCLEX Nightmare
In today's episode I discuss my experience with the NCLEX board exam. After failing the exam over, and over, and over again, I was feeling disheartened, exhausted, and quite frankly embarrassed. Liste...
23 Tammi 202043min
Episode 2: The Role of the Nurse Practitioner - Not a Mid-level Provider
In today's episode I discuss the role of the Nurse Practitioner and where we fit in the healthcare team. I pull excerpts from the American Association of Nurse Practitioners on the scope of practice o...
16 Tammi 202020min
Episode 1: My Nursing Journey
In this first episode I talk about my journey through nursing, from the very beginning to where I am now. I discuss why I decided on nursing, my struggles with taking and passing the NCLEX board exam ...
9 Tammi 202043min
