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Episode 8: From First Day to Legacy: Lessons in NP Leadership Across the Journey (Taped Live at the MICNP 2025 Conference!)
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TAPED LIVE FROM THE MICNP 2025 CONFERENCE IN SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN!
In this episode of the MICNP podcast, hosts Rachel Hetzner and Jen McConnell engage with guests Lisa Golker, Ilana San Souci, and Louis Davis to discuss their experiences as nurse practitioners. They share insights on early career lessons, the importance of mentorship, navigating imposter syndrome, and the evolving role of nurse practitioners in healthcare. The conversation emphasizes advocacy, leadership, and the unique contributions of NPs in various settings, highlighting the need for confidence and continuous professional growth.
Takeaways
- Create your own job if the one you want isn't available.
- Trust your gut; you're more capable than you think.
- Nurses are held in high regard outside of healthcare.
- Independence is a significant change when transitioning to NP.
- Imposter syndrome is common among new NPs.
- Know your limitations, but trust what you know.
- Nurse practitioners need to be involved in health policy.
- Show up with confidence in every interaction.
- There are no limits to what you can do as an NP.
- Advocacy and professional growth are essential for NPs.
Theme music
- Keyboard, Bass: Clementine Kanfom
- Guitar: Tyler McDonald
- Drums: Andrew Padfield
- Mixed, Mastered: Andrew Padfield
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Chapters
1. Introduction to the MICNP Podcast and Guests (00:00:00)
2. Lessons from Early Career Experiences (00:03:28)
3. Transitioning from RN to NP: Challenges and Surprises (00:06:04)
4. The Importance of Mentorship in Nursing (00:07:54)
5. Reflections on First Days as Nurse Practitioners (00:10:43)
6. Advocacy and Professional Leadership in Nursing (00:13:03)
7. Defining Legacy in Nursing Careers (00:14:56)
8. The Evolving Role of Nurse Practitioners (00:17:32)
9. Leadership Without Formal Titles (00:18:37)
10. Personal Growth and Leadership Development (00:20:53)
11. Final Thoughts and Advice for Nurse Practitioners (00:24:23)
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