Changing Specialties With Adam Smith, Trauma Turned Vascular Surgery Nurse Practitioner

Beyond the usual questions I ask of all Nurse Practitioners who come on the show, Adam offers great insight into why, when, and how to change specialties. He was a great trauma nurse practitioner and is transitioning beautifully into the world of vascular surgery. He shares a glimpse into his role as an NP with the team and how he obtained his RNFA. My favorite resources: If you need to purchase any of these products I am greatly appreciative if you use my links which offer a small commission and cost you nothing additional. Thank you for supporting my channel The Ultimate H&P Cheatsheet: https://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 https://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 https://amzn.to/2UvENE0 (A must have) Essentials of Mechanical Ventilation https://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 https://amzn.to/35XkUrO Barkley Board review https://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) The Resume Rx: https://breenp--theresumerx.thrivecar... -use code Save20 for 20% off -Y’all. Creating a professional resume guided by an NP is one of the best investments you can make for your future. She has stellar templates and the cost includes some fabulous resources. For more guided/detailed help take a look at her Weekend Resume DIY bundle. https://breenp--theresumerx.thrivecar... If you want to learn more about interview strategies via digital courses or book a mock interview please check out my website: breenp.com The opinions shared here are my own and may not reflect those of my employers. This is educational and does not constitute medical advise.