by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Apr 28, 2022 | Transition into Practice Tips & Resources
The first few weeks and months in practice as a nurse practitioner are the toughest. The stress and doubt you might feel is common, normal, and overcome-able! Here are 7 top tips for reducing overwhelm in practice as a new nurse practitioner. 1. Ask for mentorship...
by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Mar 25, 2022 | Career Advice, Transition into Practice Tips & Resources
When I was a new grad nurse practitioner, I wasn’t aware of many things transitioning into practice. One of the annoying things I wish I had known about was what documents and records I needed to be keeping for easy access for those who needed them. Instead, I...
by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Mar 11, 2022 | Career Advice, Transition into Practice Tips & Resources
When you begin your career as a nurse practitioner, or even several years in, you are likely eager to do your best, work your hardest, and give 110%. You might mull over difficult patient cases after leaving work for the day. You might even chart at home after hours...
by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Feb 11, 2022 | Transition into Practice Tips & Resources
Not all states in the U.S. require that nurse practitioners have a collaborating provider. In states that require collaborators, there are some things to know when entering a collaborative agreement and interacting with your collaborative provider. Schools don’t...
by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Jan 28, 2022 | Career Advice, Transition into Practice Tips & Resources
One of the hardest parts of completing school as a nurse practitioner student is the (often unexpected) difficulty with finding work upon graduation. You have completed a grueling program where you juggled keeping up with schoolwork, finding preceptors for clinicals,...
by Claire Ellerbrock, DNP, PMHNP | Jan 14, 2022 | Career Advice, Transition into Practice Tips & Resources
I wish I had been more aware of all the scholarship opportunities available to me when I was a nursing student and or a nurse practitioner (NP) student. I didn’t become aware of scholarship opportunities or apply until I was a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) student....