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GI Specialist Interview: H. pylori, GERD, Celiac, Constipation & When to Refer

What does a GI specialist wish primary care providers knew before sending a referral? In this episode, I’m joined by family nurse practitioner Paige Sosebee, who has wor

Interview with a Nephrologist: CKD, Dialysis & When to Refer

When should you refer a patient with CKD to nephrology—and what should you do before they get there? In this episode, I’m joined by nephrologist and medical educator Dr.

Structural Heart Disease in Primary Care: When to Suspect Valve Disease & When to Refer

Valvular heart disease often presents gradually— often slowly becoming more fatigued, less active, or more short of breath over time— making it easy for symptoms to be at

How to Use the PREVENT Risk Calculator

The PREVENT Risk Calculator is a newer cardiovascular risk assessment tool developed by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and American Heart Association (AHA). Des

New Hypertension Guidelines: Practical Updates with Dr. Jordy Cohen

Hypertension Guidelines Updates: Practical Pearls for Primary Care with Dr. Jordy CohenWhat actually changed in the newest hypertension guidelines—and what should nurse p

Microalbuminuria (2026 Updates): Lab Interpretation for Nurse Practitioners

Urine microalbumin is one of the earliest indicators of kidney damage, but the terminology—and the recommendations—have changed over the past several years. In this epis

Navigating IBS with Dr. Zach Spiritos

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common—and often frustrating—conditions seen in primary care. Patients may come in with chronic abdominal pain, diarrhea

Podcast Hiatus, Accreditation & We’re Hiring!

Hey! We’re taking a hiatus from the podcast while the team focuses on becoming an accredited organization for continuing education. We’re developing new courses to bridge

Navigating Confrontation at Work as an NP

This episode focuses on leadership and role transition questions, specifically addressing a scenario where a new nurse practitioner is struggling with confrontational con

Path to Overcoming Disillusionment in Healthcare with Rebecca Arnold

Rebecca Arnold, a holistic leadership coach, discusses the challenges of disillusionment and burnout in mission-driven professions like nursing and medicine. She emphasiz

How to Negotiate a Raise for Nurse Practitioners with Amanda Guarniere

In this conversation, Liz Rohr and Amanda Guarniere discuss negotiating a raise as a nurse practitioner. They emphasize the importance of collecting data about your job p

Unexpected Mentorship Questions from New NPs - Interview with Kara Pesola, NP

In this conversation, Liz Rohr and Kara Pesola discuss the challenges and common experiences of new nurse practitioners (NPs). They highlight the importance of support an

Advice for Creating New NP Mentorship Programs

In this episode, I share my experiences and insights on starting a mentorship program, drawing from my own journey as a nurse practitioner and founder of Real World NP. I

Advice for New Grads Interested in Urgent Care with Michelle Lew, NP

Michelle, a board-certified family nurse practitioner with experience in urgent care, shares her journey and insights into the field. She discusses the differences betwee

Assessing Chest Pain: New Red Flags & Risk Factors - Interview with Jennifer Carlquist, PA

In this conversation, Liz Rohr interviews Jennifer Carlquist, a physician assistant with extensive experience in cardiology, who discusses the assessment and management o

Treating Substance Use Disorder: Stimulants & How to get Addiction Histories - Interview with Shelby Pope

In this conversation, Liz Rohr and Shelby Pope discuss the importance of taking a comprehensive history of substance use, and how to assess and treat stimulant use disord

Treating Opiate Use Disorder in Primary Care - Interview with Shelby Pope, NP

In this episode, Liz Rohr interviews Shelby Pope, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, they discuss the stigma around addiction, the importance of supporting patients with opiate use disor

Bridging the Gap: Primary Care and Specialty Care Courses for Nurse Practitioners - Need Your Input!

We’re expanding our course catalog at Real World NP! This time, we’re collaborating with specialists, making courses tailored for primary care providers. Our goal is to p

Real World NP: Redefining Continuing Education for Nurse Practitioners

Welcome back to Season 3 of the Real World NP Podcast! This episode is an interview with yours truly - I want to share a bit of a “reset” with what’s going on with Real

Giving Yourself Permission, Season 2 Recap & What's Next

On this week’s episode I want to give you some permission if you feel like you need it— To be a whole human with needs, feelings, desires, and cares. To do what feels au