Doctor Nurse Podcast: The NP Career Resource

#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

#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 bigge

#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

#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 Sc

#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 Sc

#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 i

#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 ser

#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 i

#135: The Role of Technology in Clinical Decision Making for Nurse Practitioners

In this episode, Dr. Sandra Pagenta, DNP APRN interviews Dr. Anne Meneghetti, an MD and physician executive at Epocrates, discussing her journey in medicine and the impac

#134: Exploring the Good and Bad in Nursing

In this episode, Dr. Pagenta interviews Tina Vasant, a registered nurse and host of the podcast Good Nurse, Bad Nurse. They discuss the evolution of nursing, the impact o

#133: 🚨 Rapid Response Secrets Every Nurse & NP Must Hear

Show Notes:  When emergencies strike, the difference between chaos and confidence often comes down to leadership at the bedside. In this episode, a veteran rapid respons

#132: Nursing Career Growth: From ICU Nurse to CRNA with Chrissy & Anna

Chrissy and Anna join Sandra & Jackie to share their very different paths to becoming CRNAs and how they built Confident Care Academy to support ICU nurses and future CRN

#131: NP Case Study: Post-Travel Fever & a Tricky Differential Diagnosis

At Success NP, we create digital clinical guides to help NPs in clinical practice. This week, we want to help you sharpen your clinical skills with an interesting case wh

#130: From ICU to Side Hustle Queen: How One Acute Care NP Launched a Hormone & Weight Loss Clinic Without Quitting Her Job

Ever wondered how a full-time acute care NP launched her own hormone and weight loss clinic without quitting her W2 job or taking out a loan? In this episode, we sit down

#129: The Pediatric Respiratory Case Every NP Should Know

You know those cases where things just don’t add up? In this episode, we break down a pediatric respiratory case that started out like routine asthma, but something didn’

#128: How to Turn NP Frustration into a Million-Dollar Business with Justin Allan

Sandra brings back the one and only Justin Allan to talk nurse practitioner burnout, business-building, and breaking free from the traditional NP path. If you’re ready to

#127: When Postpartum Pain Doesn’t Add Up: A Case Every NP Should Hear

This isn’t your average postpartum checkup. In today’s episode, nurse practitioners and NP students will follow a puzzling case that challenges even the most seasoned OB-

#126: What Nurse Practitioners Need to Know About Starting a Direct Primary Care Practice

💡 Nurse practitioner Lauren Lewis shares how she built a successful direct primary care clinic, no insurance, no burnout, just better care 💼✨. Learn how to launch your ow

#125: How This Nurse Practitioner Ditched the Clinic and Landed a Dream Job in Marketing

In this episode, Nurse Practitioner Sierra-Dee Rusinski shares how she left pediatric nursing to become a legal marketing executive, while still finishing her NP degree.

#124: Beyond the Bedside: Nurse Practitioners in Biotech & Clinical Research

Tired of bedside burnout? Discover how Nurse Practitioner Ankita Shah transitioned from pediatric oncology to biotech and clinical research, using her NP skills in powerf