There are lots of good NP specialties out there! How did I choose Family Nurse Practitioner as my chosen path? In this video Iāll walk you through how I made my choice, and some of the proās and cons I weighed during my process. If you are debating Adult Gerontology NP, Pediatric NP, Family Nurse Practitioner, or Womenās Health Nurse practitioner, Iāll talk about all those in this video!
I EXPLAIN MY “NP BRAIN” SHEET
Welcome to the another week in my life as a Family Nurse Practitioner! This week I explain how I write my ānursing brainā when I go into the room to see patients. Iāll go over what notes I jot down before hand so I am prepared to see my Family Practice patients and how I organize the sheet so I can easily read the information for charting later, or when presenting to my collaborating physician. The vlog also contains my usual rundown of the week, which had high high and low lows. I also dive into my exciting new love for textbooks and reference tools. If you need some help with dermatology, make sure to check it out!
HOW I DISCUSS THE FLU SHOT WITH PATIENTS
Itās FLU SHOT season yet again! This video explains how I talk to my patients about the flu shot, and answers common patient questions I get regarding the flu shot. I go into how I respond to different common concerns regarding the flu shot, and how I like to educate patients so they can make the best informed decisions for their families! I have used these talking points as both a bedside nurse, nurse practitioner student, and a family nurse practitioner.
Links to helpful handouts about the flu shot
Healthcare Worker Information
Tips for Recommending the Flu Shot
WE HAVE AN “A” UPDATE
This week Avery had her 15 month check up, and we got an update on how she is doing! As many of you know, she was diagnosed with Failure to Thrive at a few months old, and its lead us down a challenging path involving developmental delays, speech delays, and so so many ābugsā. Iāll give you all the details in this weeks video! And explain what Iāve learned from the whole experience, and how it has changed me as a nurse and nurse practitioner. As usual, Iāll take you on my weekly shenanigans and work adventures. Thanks for following along!