The first year as a Nurse Practitioner can feel overwhelming, isolating, and nothing like what school prepared you for. In this episode, Sandra discusses openly the biggest challenges new NPs face—from confidence and decision-making to documentation, expectations, and burnout—and what actually helps during the transition from NP student to provider. If you’re a new nurse practitioner or preparing to start your first NP job, this episode will give you clarity, reassurance, and a realistic roadmap forward.

Absolutely—let’s switch angles so it doesn’t feel repetitive and hits a different emotional + practical nerve. This one leans into career protection, confidence, and long-term success, not just “new NP overwhelm.”

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⁠⁠LaSara⁠⁠

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In today’s episode, we’re breaking down what your first 90 days as a brand-new NP will really look like, even if it means fighting for an office space. From documentation and coding surprises to the emotional shift of becoming a provider, this episode gives you the roadmap you never got in school. If you want to feel confident and prepared before day one, check out my new course designed specifically for new NPs entering the workforce.

Sponsors:

⁠Goby Meds⁠; SUCCESSNPS to get $50 off.

⁠LaSara⁠

Explore our eBooks, designed specifically for NP students navigating the clinical setting.⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.etsy.com/shop/SuccessNP⁠⁠

Follow us on Instagram:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@thesuccesnp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Go to our website⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.successnps.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

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⁠⁠The Case Presentation Guide | Success NP Academy

In this conversation, Reygan Tawney discusses her journey in nursing education, particularly the decision to pursue a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) over a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). She reflects on the pressures within the nursing field that influenced her choice and expresses regret for not fully understanding the implications of her decision.

Sponsors:

Goby Meds

LaSara

Check out our eBooks designed specifically for NP students navigating the clinical setting!⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.etsy.com/shop/SuccessNP⁠

Follow us on Instagram:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@thesuccesnp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Go to our website⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.successnps.com⁠⁠⁠

Enroll in our FREE course:

⁠The Case Presentation Guide | Success NP Academy