Simple Hypercalcemia Workup (with Case Study): Lab Interpretation for New Nurse Practitioners

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Published 2019-08-27
Labs interpretation for new nurse practitioners can be confusing, and most new grads don't feel well-prepared by what they learned in NP school.

In this video, I break it down with a SUPER interesting case study from my first year as an NP, and make the approach super simple with 3 steps, including the top do-not-miss diagnoses.
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All Comments (21)
  • @jillwagner485
    Thank you Liz, for making such awesome videos. I am a new grad NP and will start my new job at a FQHC in January. I am nervous and excited and your videos are excellent for the useful information and also your down to earth nature that makes us all feel like we're going to be okay!!
  • New grad here making my way through the first few months of NP practice! I came across this situation for the first time today and I just stared at the UpToDate algorithm about this topic for the last 45 minutes and got more and more confused, nervous, and overwhelmed. I came home hoping you'd have a video about this and sure enough--the topic made sense in less than 20 minutes. Thank you thank you!!
  • @kajnkween
    So needed this video and all of your other lab videos as I continue to connect the dots in my head and practice! thank you SO much for these!
  • I love this information! As a new NP I am learning a lot more with your videos. I too had a preceptor who allowed me to shadow and not even document so stumbling upon your videos is God sent! Thank you for all you do! God bless you always!
  • @debilag
    Thank you! Straight forward and will definitely help in practice.
  • @jenmacdonald2467
    You are such a wonderful resource! I learn so much from you and feel that I can provide safer care. I am so glad that I found your program. I use the Binder everyday!
  • @mirandacook9170
    Loved this! Thank you! Interested in your Coumadin algorithm too!
  • @Max-lg9nw
    Loved how you broke everything down. I’m about to start clinicals and these videos have been great to prep with
  • Liz, I commend you for starting this channel. This is much needed. I love your video and the use of the case study, definitely ties it in clinically. Continue with lab interpretations videos, i think all of us new grads really struggle with this. The algorithms are great!!!
  • @Lunal0v
    So helpful! I have one scheduled tomorrow so glad I found your video when I did! I now know what to do with the lab :P
  • @sarahnapier3393
    I just found you! I’m a student graduating in May 2021 and was looking for review and easy learning to listen to while driving. So I love this! I only wish you had this information as a print out too to put in my resource folder. But I’ll write it down... when I find the time! Thanks again.
  • @AggieAlice19
    I would love to see the Coumadin management algorithm you mentioned in the video!! 😄 great case study!
  • @queenaura1
    I love how easily you broke each step down and tied everything in. Loving your videos, thanks so much!
  • I really enjoyed this type of video - it really helped me to understand the thought process. (Starting ACNP in the fall)
  • @paulcreedon1375
    Great job Liz! Your explanations were very good and thorough. I really liked that you brought up the point of labs can be in "normal" or boderline high range, but still significant enough to move forward with further testing. Most new grads wouldn't key in on that.
  • thank you very much. so high calcium, confirm its high and if high draw intact pth. 90% of high calcium is hyperparathyroid and cancer.