Making the Shift: From RN to NP

They say hindsight is 20:20, and we can only learn some things by experiencing them. But what if you could avoid a bad situation by learning from someone else's experience? In this episode, family nurse practitioner Kirsten Berggren shares her experience in her nightmare first Nurse Practitioner job and what she took from that experience as she looked for future employment. Kirsten shares practical tips for NPs looking for their first job. She also gives hope to anyone facing one of the biggest fears of any NP: the dreaded malpractice lawsuit! Access your free NP Clinical Resource Guide by clicking here. Explore even more education from Hippo Education to make your transition from RN to NP as smooth as possible by clicking here.

New Nurse Practitioners do not escape the feelings of self-doubt, otherwise known as imposter syndrome. In this episode, family nurse practitioner Morgan Hasting describes her first year in practice as a family medicine NP. Morgan shares how imposter syndrome impacted her mental health and how she used self-care to fight back against negative thoughts. Morgan's self-care journey has led her to change her nutrition, exercise, and stress management habits and even opened up a passion for functional medicine. If you're struggling with imposter syndrome in your new job, this is a can't-miss episode! Access your free NP Clinical Resource Guide by clicking here. Explore even more education from Hippo Education to make your transition from RN to NP as smooth as possible by clicking here.

Most Nurse Practitioner students have their graduation date circled on their calendars from the beginning of NP school. Finishing school and beginning the career they have sacrificed so much time, energy, maybe tears, and money for is very exciting. Many factors determine where to take your first NP job: pay, schedule, benefits, onboarding, and culture. Jack Thurman, AGACNP, shares in this episode the factors he weighed when taking his first job as a trauma nurse practitioner. He shares practical tips for NPs to consider when interviewing for jobs. Access your free NP Clinical Resource Guide by clicking here. Explore even more education from Hippo Education to make your transition from RN to NP as smooth as possible by clicking here.

One day, you're working as a Registered Nurse; the next, you come to work in the same unit as a Nurse Practitioner. How will your nursing colleague react to your new role? Will you still be tempted to function as an RN? Emergency department NP Tegan Macmanaman shares how she transitioned from RN to NP in the same ED where she worked as an RN. She shares a realistic picture of the positives and negatives of making the shift in the same unit. Access your free NP Clinical Resource Guide by clicking here. Explore even more education from Hippo Education to make your transition from RN to NP as smooth as possible by clicking here.

Post-grad residencies are becoming more popular for Nurse Practitioner graduates as more and more residencies are popping up nationwide. What is it like to transition from RN to NP in a residency program? Will it feel like you're just continuing as a student? Will it help the transition go a little smoother? In this episode, recent residency grad and family nurse practitioner Anna Hughes talks about her experience in a family medicine APRN residency program and how it impacted her future jobs. Access your free NP Clinical Resource Guide by clicking here. Explore even more education from Hippo Education to make your transition from RN to NP as smooth as possible by clicking here.

Most Nurse Practitioners are educated in a broad scope of practice and enter their first jobs in generalist settings like family medicine or primary care. However, several NPs choose to start their careers in specialty clinics where they must have a more in-depth knowledge of a system or service line. This transition from a generalist education to a specialty career seems daunting! Rachel Berry, a family NP who started her career in cardiology, shares in this episode what it was like to make that transition. She shares what she did while in school to set her up for success in her first job and how she battles imposter syndrome. Rachel gives practical tips and encouragement for anyone looking to start their first NP job in a specialty setting. Access your free NP Clinical Resource Guide by clicking here. Explore even more education from Hippo Education to make your transition from RN to NP as smooth as possible by clicking here.  

Hippo's Making the Shift: From RN to NP provides an inside look into the real experiences, feelings, and relevant topics related to transitioning into being an NP. Full episodes coming soon!