The DPC NP
The DPC NP Podcast is a biweekly audio program that offers valuable insights and firsthand experiences pertaining to the management of a Direct Primary Care clinic owned by nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Esteemed guests will articulate and elucidate their individual journeys in navigating the complexities inherent in establishing and operating a Direct Primary Care practice.
Episodes
19 episodes
From Pandemic Graduate to Direct Care Pioneer: Kathleen Trocki's Entrepreneurial Journey in Healthcare
Discover how Kathleen Trocki turned her passion for patient care into a thriving direct primary care practice in Bradenton, Florida. With a wealth of experience from working in cardiac and intensive care units, Kathleen faced the unique challen...
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Episode 18
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37:24
Breaking Free from Corporate Medicine: Krystle Dillon’s Journey to Direct Primary Care and Holistic Wellness
What if you could transform your professional life and find a deeper sense of fulfillment? In this episode, Krystle Dillon, a nurse practitioner from Olivia, Minnesota, shares her awe-inspiring journey from a young certified nursing assistant t...
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Episode 17
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54:05
Overcoming Adversity: Lisa Magary’s Rise in Direct Primary Care
What happens when a seasoned respiratory therapist transitions into a successful nurse practitioner and then takes the leap into entrepreneurship? Join us as Lisa Magary, DNP, ARNP, CPNP, FNP-BC shares her compelling journey, detailing how she ...
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Episode 16
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37:20
From Hospital Floors to Direct Primary Care Success: Tori Prendergast’s Inspiring Journey
Ever wondered how a nurse transitions from hospital work to running a thriving direct primary care practice? Join us as we chat with Tori Prendergast, a family nurse practitioner from Northern Indiana, who shares her remarkable journey from bei...
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Episode 15
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41:09
From Burnout to Breakthrough: Helen Tackitt’s Journey to a thriving Direct Primary Care Practice
Can burnout lead to something profoundly positive? Join us as we sit down with Helen Tackitt, a remarkable nurse practitioner from Mebane, North Carolina, who proves it can. Helen’s journey from the high-pressure world of inpatient nursing to s...
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Episode 14
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59:51
Matthew Simone’s Mission: Building Trust and Community in Direct Primary Care
Ever wondered what it takes to pivot from psychology to becoming a leading nurse practitioner? Join us as we chat with Matthew Simone from Homesteady Health, who shares his compelling journey from working in a psychiatric ICU in San Diego to pi...
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Episode 13
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47:56
From Managed Care to Independent Practice: Jennifer Parker’s Journey to Direct Primary Care Entrepreneurship
How can a nurse practitioner transition from a career in managed care to becoming a successful entrepreneur? Join us as Jennifer Parker, a dedicated NP from Newport Ritchie, Florida, shares her compelling story. Starting as an LPN and navigatin...
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Episode 12
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37:41
Transforming Patient Care: Brian Fretwell’s Journey from Emergency Medicine to Direct Primary Care Innovation
Imagine stepping into the world of medicine not just to heal, but to transform the very fabric of healthcare. That's the story Brian Fretwell, Physician Assistant and founder of Direct Primary Care Associates, shares with us - a tale of shiftin...
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Episode 11
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48:04
Redefining Patient Care: Alesha Logan's Journey to a Compassionate Direct Primary Care Practice
Have you ever wondered what it takes to break free from traditional healthcare and pioneer a clinic centered around true patient care? Join us as Alesha Logan, DNP takes us through her transformation from a critical care nurse to a trailblazer ...
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Episode 10
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42:57
Pioneering Direct Primary Care: Kelly Botta's Journey of Resilience and Innovation in Family Medicine
When you're at the crossroads of your career, sometimes the road less traveled leads to the most fulfilling destinations. Kelly Botta, a Physician Assistant with a fire for change, invites us into her world where she transformed her professiona...
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Episode 9
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42:21
Charting a New Course in Healthcare: Mandy DeMeritt's Leap from Corporate Medicine to Direct Primary Care Pioneer
When Mandy DeMeritt, a spirited family nurse practitioner, decided to pivot from corporate medicine to launching her own direct primary care clinic, she carved a path through the healthcare wilderness that demanded resilience, innovation, and a...
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Episode 8
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38:36
Revolutionizing Healthcare: Michael Menchaca's Shift to Direct Primary Care and the Path to Patient-Provider Harmony
Embarking on a healthcare revolution, Michael Menchaca joined me to unravel his inspiring transformation from the conventional grind of fee-for-service to the liberating world of direct primary care with the establishment of Amenity DPC. Imagin...
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Episode 7
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41:20
Empowering Independent Providers: A Dynamic Dialogue with Shane Grindle, DNP
Shane Grindle, DNP is a dynamic entrepreneur, renowned for co-founding Aquarian Clinic, a pioneering DPC clinic established in 2022. As the visionary behind Shane Grindle Consulting, he empowers fellow advanced practice providers to realize the...
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Episode 6
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29:49
Mastering the Art of Multitasking: An inspiring journey with Penni Vachon, APRN
In this captivating episode, I am delighted to be joined by the dynamic Penni Vachon, APRN, who effortlessly juggles home life with four distinctive businesses, alongside a thriving Facebook page. Her ability to navigate this diverse landscape ...
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Episode 5
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28:17
Integrating passion: Elevating Women's Health in Solo DPC Practice with Jodi Segel, MS, APRN, FNP-C
Join us in this enlightening episode as we delve into the journey of Jodi Segel, a dedicated family nurse practitioner for 17 years. Discover how her fervor for women's health and integrative medicine has shaped her practice at Southern Direct ...
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Episode 4
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36:39
Unveiling Excellence: Monica McKitterick, FNP-C's Evolution from Solo Practitioner to Leading Multiple Clinics and Providers
Embark on a captivating episode as I engage in a conversation with Monica McKitterick, FNP-C, the proprietor of the flourishing Impact Family Wellness in Cedar Park, TX. Monica unfolds her remarkable transition from a solo practitioner to overs...
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Episode 3
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39:39
Transitioning from ER to DPC ownership with Chelsea Thomas, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
In this compelling episode of The DPC NP, I had the pleasure of delving into the transformative journey of Chelsea Thomas, MSN, APRN, FNP-C. Having initially thrived as a nurse practitioner in the fast-paced environment of an ER, she courageous...
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Episode 2
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32:46