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 and mentorship for new grads and address the imposter syndrome many NPs experience. They also discuss the common questions and concerns that new NPs have, such as managing complex conditions and navigating controlled substances. The conversation emphasizes the need for new NPs to trust their judgment, seek guidance when needed, and prioritize patient safety. In this conversation, Liz Rohr and Kara Pesola discuss the challenges and considerations in primary care practice. They touch on topics such as bias in medication management, the importance of safety assessments, and the need for patient-centered care. They also highlight the significance of long-term patient-provider relationships and the stages of change in healthcare decision-making. The conversation emphasizes the importance of meeting patients where they are and supporting their well-being.
Takeaways
- New nurse practitioners often experience imposter syndrome and may feel unprepared for the challenges of practice.
- Support and mentorship are crucial for new grads to navigate the transition to practice.
- Common questions and concerns for new NPs include managing complex conditions and navigating controlled substances.
- It is crucial for new NPs to trust their judgment, seek guidance when needed, and prioritize patient safety. Bias exists in medication management, and it is essential to address it in primary care practice.
- Safety assessments and goals of care conversations are crucial in patient-centered care.
- Long-term patient-provider relationships are valuable in managing chronic conditions.
- Understanding the stages of change can help guide healthcare decision-making.
- Meeting patients where they are and supporting their well-being is essential in primary care.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Role of a Director of Clinical Training
01:16 The Challenges and Intangibles of Being a New NP
03:35 Common Questions and Concerns of New NPs
05:27 The Complexity of Primary Care
08:49 Managing Complex Conditions as a New NP
11:05 Addressing Concerns about Controlled Substances
21:34 The Importance of Safety Assessments and Goals of Care Conversations
22:27 The Value of Long-Term Patient-Provider Relationships
23:05 Understanding the Stages of Change in Healthcare Decision-Making
24:59 Meeting Patients Where They Are: Supporting Well-Being in Primary Care
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