Hi, I’m Liz Rohr: family nurse practitioner, wife, parent, and founder of Real World NP, a continuing education company for new nurse practitioners in primary care.
I’m on a mission to equip and guide new nurse practitioners so they can feel confident and capable through comprehensive, concise, and hyper-relevant educational resources, without the fluff. We’re also here to provide an approachable, supportive community in order to bring about a new generation of healthcare providers who know that they can make an impact & inevitably disrupt the healthcare industry.
Each week you’ll hear a mix of clinical pearls and practice tips, guest interviews with specialists and allied health professionals, and guidance on navigating the role transition from RN to NP. Make sure you subscribe and leave a review so you won’t miss an episode. Plus, you’ll find links to all the episodes, plus extra goodies over at realworldnp.com/podcast.
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Hi, I’m Liz Rohr: family nurse practitioner, wife, parent, and founder of Real World NP, a continuing education company for new nurse practitioners in primary care.
I’m on a mission to equip and guide new nurse practitioners so they can feel confident and capable through comprehensive, concise, and hyper-relevant educational resources, without the fluff. We’re also here to provide an approachable, supportive community in order to bring about a new generation of healthcare providers who know that they can make an impact & inevitably disrupt the healthcare industry.
Each week you’ll hear a mix of clinical pearls and practice tips, guest interviews with specialists and allied health professionals, and guidance on navigating the role transition from RN to NP. Make sure you subscribe and leave a review so you won’t miss an episode. Plus, you’ll find links to all the episodes, plus extra goodies over at realworldnp.com/podcast.
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This episode focuses on leadership and role transition questions, specifically addressing a scenario where a new nurse practitioner is struggling with confrontational conversations with nursing staff. The host provides advice on how to navigate these situations using a framework called nonviolent communication. The framework involves expressing observations, feelings, needs, and requests in a clear and non-confrontational manner. The host also emphasizes the importance of building rapport and facilitating open communication within the team. Additional resources and episodes on leadership are recommended.
Key Takeaways:
-Leadership is a challenging skill to navigate, especially in the healthcare field where there is often a lack of training.
-Using the nonviolent communication framework can help facilitate difficult conversations by expressing observations, feelings, needs, and requests.
-Building rapport and open communication within the team is crucial for effective collaboration and patient care.
-Seeking support and additional resources on leadership can further enhance leadership skills and strategies.
For a full transcript and conversation chapters, visit the blog www.realworldnp.com/blog/confrontation
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