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It will likely come as no surprise that your daily schedule and how you organize your life’s activities can be a BIG determining factor to overall life satisfaction. And while being an NP is a great profession with plenty of advantages in comparison to registered...
Since I work so closely with job seekers, I get a behind-the-scenes look at the real struggles that most of them have. One difficulty that comes up so frequently are the BIG emotions surrounding the job search - both the process and the outcome. It’s perfectly...
Does the Perfect Job exist? My answer? Yes… and no… and yes… I think we can get caught up in the search for the perfect job, to the point where we don't appreciate or see the positive opportunities that can come with jobs that we wouldn’t define as “perfect”. And I...
You may already know the value of negotiating your salary before accepting a job offer. You’ve seen the internet quotables like, “know your worth, then add tax”. However, there are benefits OTHER than salary that are also worth negotiating that can help to increase...
Receiving multiple job offers at the same time is an exciting circumstance when you’re searching for an NP position, But it can bring up challenging questions like, “Which one should I take?” and “How do I make the right choice?” First of all, take a deep breath and...
Looking for a new job as a nurse practitioner can feel like a full time job in itself. Job searching can require a heavy amount of effort, time and focus, so it’s easy to see why some people might put it off. What I see most people do when they’re seeking a new role...
Where are all my brand new NP’s at? Let me start by saying this: It’s NOT your fault! There really IS a lot of confusion when it comes to job searching as a new graduate. And not many clear and consistent guidance available. (Believe me, I’ve checked.) So today, I’m...
Today I have the great honor of sharing one of my favorite conversations with you - an interview I did with Dr. Courtney Shihabuddin. Dr. Courtney is a Board Certified Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner based in Columbus, OH. Not only does she have...
Today’s episode is special. Why? It’s another NP Roundtable episode, 10 Years Into Practice! ✨ Meet my classmates, Stephanie, Ellie and Teresa. We graduated 10 years ago from Yale School of Nursing (#ElderNPs) and have become close friends ever since. All of us...
It’s a little absurd to me, in retrospect, how when we’re in high school we are pressured to choose our career path. If you ask me, that’s a colossal decision to put on the shoulders of a 17 year old! When it comes to choosing your career, one of the most common...
I have a confession to make… Sometimes I wish there was an “off” switch to being a full-time working parent. Working parenthood is a perpetual cycle of putting out fires, crossing off endless to-do’s and doing your best to keep younger humans alive. My friend, Nurse...
How much of a difference could being an Interview Pro make for you? Let’s find out. Try this visualization with me: Imagine walking into that employer’s office (or clicking “Join With Video” on Zoom since most of us are interviewing remotely these days) and realizing...
Dr. Meriah Ward is making their THIRD appearance on the Nurse Becoming podcast this week to talk all about Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). In this episode, we discuss: What FQHCs are How they differ from more corporate or traditional workplaces Why you...
As we near the end of Mental Health Awareness Month, I lovingly want to encourage all of us to make some time to check in on our own mental health. That’s why I’m introducing two DNP-educated nurse entrepreneurs who have a lot of wisdom to share on this vital topic....
A little while back, I received an email from a new-grad NP named Shelby Pope that caught my attention. Shelby shared a great story about how she not only landed her dream clinical rotation, she was also able to transform that rotation into a JOB OFFER that was held...
If reading the words Board Exam make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up, read on. Board exam anxiety is a common topic of concern, but is seldom talked about. If you’re a new graduate NP who has not yet taken your Boards, OR if you’re a student eventually...
On today’s podcast episode, we’re talking about a heavy, more emotionally-charged topic: workplace harassment. I know this topic may be a bit out of the ordinary from what you’d normally hear from me, but this is an important conversation I’ve been wanting to have...
Let’s talk about mentorship! Mentoring is a powerful personal and career development move for anyone who has their sights set on achieving (or exceeding) their life’s aspirations. A good mentorship is part “secret weapon”, part growth experience in which both of you...
Welcome to Networking Secrets Part 2! If you missed last week's episode, I definitely recommend going back and giving that a listen. → Listen to Ep. 44: Networking Secrets Pt. 1 Here Today’s focus is all about HOW to network, and specifically how to deepen the...
Love it, hate it or tolerate it, networking is an activity that can profoundly impact our personal lives and careers. Networking is also a muscle that gets stronger and becomes more effective the more you engage it. ? What comes to mind when you think of the word,...