NP Launchpad
In this podcast, a dynamic trio of Fitzgerald Health's NP faculty members show you what works and what doesn’t in clinical settings and beyond. From logistical subjects like licensure, salary negotiation, and documentation to emotional topics like self-doubt and burnout, our hosts guide you through the complexities of practice.
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Episodes
9 episodes
EP 9: Your First Clinic Day Playbook—Set the Tone for Success
This episode of NP Launchpad focuses on how to successfully navigate your first day in clinical practice and set the tone for your career. The hosts share practical strategies like pre-visit planning, mastering electronic health records, and us...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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49:31
EP 8: Malpractice Insurance Demystified
In Episode 8 of NP Launchpad, Christopher moderates a practical, no-jargon conversation with Vanessa and Jason to demystify malpractice insurance—especially the real differences between occurrence and claims-made coverage. They break down tail ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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43:50
EP 7: Offer & Negotiation — Salary, RVUs, PTO, Non-Competes
In Episode 7 of NP Launchpad, Christopher, Vanessa, and Jason break down how nurse practitioners can confidently evaluate offers and negotiate contracts without apology—sharing friendly, experience-based tips (not legal advice) that have worked...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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57:36
EP 6: Finding Your Flow—Clinic Workflows & Templates
Struggling with charting overload, inbox chaos, and never-ending clinic days? In Episode 6 of the NP Launchpad Podcast, Vanessa leads a high-impact conversation on optimizing clinic workflow, building smarter EHR templates, and creating a susta...
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39:07
EP 5: Practice Setting Considerations—Making Informed Decisions & Securing Employment
How do I find the right practice setting for me as an NP? In this episode, our hosts dive into the best strategies for picking your “niche” in the medical field—touting the benefits of shadowing in diverse clinical environments. We compare and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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41:20
EP 4: Making It Count—Your First 90 Days on the Job
How can I make a good impression during my first 90 days as an NP? In this episode, our hosts give tips and tricks for pivoting to a new specialty or position, and fostering positive relationships with clinic leadership. By taking it day by day...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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54:00
EP 3: Credentialing & Privileging 101
NP credentialing, decoded. Establish yourself in the nurse practitioner field by streamlining administrative processes, collecting stellar recommendation letters, and keeping a squeaky clean background. Here, we discuss best practices for privi...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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42:34
EP 2: Licensure to Liftoff — Boards, State License, NPI, DEA
Obtaining and maintaining NP licensure has never been easier, thanks to our NP Launchpad hosts! In this episode of our podcast, we cover how to acquire and organize the most important documents to propel your career, and secret strategies you c...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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44:52
EP 1: Why Did I Become an NP? — Meet Your Crew
In the inaugural episode of NP Launchpad, hosts Jason Gleason, Christopher Gleason, and Vanessa Pomarico get new nurse practitioners fired up and ready to enter the clinic with confidence. Learn how to develop your personal mission statement, s...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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58:50