Category Archives: Dr E

As a new nurse practitioner, you may be taken aback by the sudden juggling act of patient care, charting, collaboration, and self-care—all packed into tightly scheduled days. This is where time management becomes your greatest asset. Learning how to manage your time effectively isn’t just about productivity—it’s about reducing stress, avoiding burnout, and delivering high-qualityContinue reading “Beat the Burnout: 10 Time Management Tactics for New Nurse Practitioners”

When Your Child Can’t Say What’s Wrong: Pediatric Functional Medicine & The Mold-Autism Connection As a primary care provider and a nurse practitioner, I’ve sat with hundreds of parents who know in their gut something isn’t right. Their child is struggling—behaviorally, developmentally, emotionally—but every specialist, every lab, every scan says the same thing: “Everything looksContinue reading “Pediatric Functional Medicine Is Rewriting the Story of ADHD, Autism, and Anxiety”

In today’s fast-paced healthcare environment, one phrase keeps showing up in both headlines and hospital hallways: provider burnout. It’s a growing crisis that’s affecting physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals across the board. Long hours, increased administrative tasks, and a never-ending demand for documentation are pushing even the most passionate providers to the brink.Continue reading “Provider Burnout Starts With PAPERWORK: Why Documentation May Be the Real Problem”

We don’t have a healthcare system. We have a sick care system. That’s the hard truth I’ve learned again and again as a provider—and it was front and center in my recent conversation with Dr. Tania Elliott on the Medical Disruptors podcast. Dr. Elliott is a board-certified internist and allergist who’s spent her career pushingContinue reading “Patient-Centered Care Means Looking at the Whole Picture—Not Just the Symptoms”

As a nurse practitioner student on the brink of entering the workforce, you’ve likely heard the phrase “interdisciplinary teams” thrown around in clinicals and class discussions. But what does it really look like in practice? And how do you, as a new NP, build strong, respectful relationships with physicians and other team members from dayContinue reading “4 Tips to Build Strong Interdisciplinary Teams as a Nurse Practitioner”

We’ve been told a dangerous lie. That Alzheimer’s is genetic.That memory loss is just part of aging.That once cognitive decline begins, it’s game over. But the truth is, Alzheimer’s is not just about age—it’s about your environment, your metabolism, your inflammation, and your toxic load. And yes, there’s something you can do about it. InContinue reading “7 Tips to AVOID Cognitive Decline”

It starts with a sniffle. Then a sneeze. Maybe your eyes start watering, or your throat feels scratchy. If this happens every spring—or fall, or even summer—you’re not alone. Seasonal allergies affect millions of people every year, turning beautiful weather into a battle against nature. But while these allergies are common, they’re often misunderstood, mismanaged,Continue reading “Are Seasonal Allergies Wearing You Down? They Don’t Have To.”

Dr. E on the News: Why Nutrition is the Missing Piece in Mental Health, Sleep, and Chronic Inflammation You may have caught me on the news recently talking about something that doesn’t get nearly enough airtime: nutrition as medicine. The segment was short, but the implications are huge. We’re dealing with more than just busyContinue reading “Why Nutrition Should Be Your First Prescription (Not Your Last Resort)”

You’ve put in the hours, passed the exams, and earned the title—now it’s time to step into practice as a Nurse Practitioner. While clinical knowledge is your foundation, there’s another skill set that can make or break your workflow, patient experience, and bottom line: insurance and billing. Think of insurance and billing as part ofContinue reading “Master Your Insurance and Billing: A Guide for New Nurse Practitioners”

Red light therapy is gaining attention for its ability to support healing, reduce inflammation, and promote better energy at the cellular level. It’s a gentle, non-invasive treatment that aligns with many benefits. Whether you’re managing chronic pain, working on skin health, or looking to support your body’s recovery after exercise, red light therapy is worthContinue reading “5 Reasons to Add Red Light Therapy to Your Routine”

In this week’s episode of Medical Disruptors, I had the incredible honor of speaking with Dr. Jill Carnahan—a true disruptor in every sense of the word. Jill didn’t just become a disruptor after years in the system—she walked into medical school already asking hard questions. And when her own health fell apart, she doubled downContinue reading “You’re Being Exposed to Toxins Every Day—But You Can Take Control”

In healthcare, patient trust isn’t just a bonus—it’s everything. When someone walks into your office, they bring more than just symptoms. They bring anxiety, past traumas, and maybe even a lifetime of being dismissed or unheard. To care for patients fully, we have to build something deeper than clinical knowledge. We have to build trust.Continue reading “7 Powerful Ways to Build Lasting Patient Trust”

When new nurse practitioners (NPs) step onto the floor for the first time, the rush of responsibility can be overwhelming. From mastering clinical skills to managing time under pressure, there’s a lot to learn fast. But one of the most critical elements that often goes overlooked in traditional training is understanding the Social Determinants ofContinue reading “5 Ways SDOH Will Make You a Better Nurse Practitioner”

In the past few decades, childhood vaccinations have been heralded as one of the greatest achievements in public health. Diseases that once killed or maimed children—like polio, measles, and whooping cough—have been drastically reduced or nearly eliminated in many parts of the world thanks to widespread immunization programs. And yet, child vaccination rates are declining.Continue reading “Dropping Vaccination Rates: Is It a Trust Issue?”