Nurse Practitioner Orientation

Setting yourself up for success definitely starts with ensuring you are going to work for a team who is invested in your education and onboarding. The most commonly asked question is "how long should orientation be?" Which is great, but it is surface level. Even the longest orientation period in the world may prove unfruitful if there are not systems in place to train you.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:27 Brand new NP challenges
4:02 Why they are all so different
4:40 The setting matters
5:28 Your experience level
6:04 Program structure
7:00 Time/Money factors
10:37 "The way we do things here"
11:00 Clinical training factors
17:29 The players matter
20:09 How long?
24:02 How will YOU know when you are ready?
24:50 My opinion on appropriate times for outpt/inpt consult/inpt broad service
27:55 The 2 questions you NEED to ask in your interview phase
30:07 outtakes
My favorite resources:
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The Ultimate H&P Cheatsheet: www.breenp.com/
(A copy of the 12 most common ICU problems with associated dot phrases to copy into your EMR with explanations for each problem. This is how you become efficient at note writing. It changed my life, literally started going home on time once I used these)
The ICU Book by Paul Marino amzn.to/3jbh2vn
(A must have. Easy to read, literally cover to cover. Also a life-long reference. Particularly helpful when the nurse calls you for tachycardia - simply flip to that page, it gives you actionable sequence of events with a little bit of pathophys)
The Ventilator Book amzn.to/2UvENE0
(A must have)
Essentials of Mechanical Ventilation amzn.to/3jiOXCi
(Deeper understanding, does a good job describing the mechanics and also I love how they break down waveforms)
Mometrix test bank for AGACNP review amzn.to/35XkUrO
Barkley Board review amzn.to/3xSCObb
(Get this before you start school and use it to study as you go along in your course - trust me it makes all the difference in the world when it comes to preparation post graduation)
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The opinions shared here are my own and may not reflect those of my employers. This is educational and does not constitute medical advise.

[@hyeeunjung4451]

it is very informative . thank you for sharing your tips. by the way i like ur pink sweater so pretty on you. Plus i like the last 30seconds video :)

[@BreeJuskowiak]

Lol, thanks for that feedback. I debated putting the bloopers in but there were soooo many with this particular shoot. Gotta add some fun. And thx for the compliment! All the best, Bree

[@TomokoAbe_]

On top of the training, you have to keep up with your CEUs for the ARNP and RN. And start planning recertification the moment you get certified.

[@BreeJuskowiak]

Well said!

[@bluefamily3937]

How do you keep track of them?

[@TomokoAbe_]

Getting used to their computer system is very stressful for any job RN or NP. Every company has their own set of protocols to follow. Other protocols are set in stone like Clozapine REM (I'm PMHNP). Charting notes tend to follow computer forms, and part of the assessment. New patients require a full interview admission, but follow up do not take much time, and perhaps adjustments to meds, looking at labs or adding some. Some companies like new grads simply because they are "fresh meat" so it is easier to learn it their way of doing things, and do not have to pay them as much. Experience means more money.

[@joycub]

Very informational!

[@BreeJuskowiak]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MrMidwife06911]

Hi all 👋👋👋