So what is this program, anyways?

To my fellow primary care nurse practitioners- this is for you. 

My name is Allison Sowders, CNP and the founder/CEO of The Nurse Practitioner Mentorship. This is a program specifically for new nurse practitioners that are working in the primary care setting. It can be helpful for the urgent care setting, but mainly focuses on the needs of primary care providers. Essentially, I want to be the person I needed 5 years ago when I first began practicing medicine as an NP.  In my opinion, our education is lacking. I work in an office with family practice residents. They complete 3 years of training in my office with preceptors and they are doing the exact same job as me. No wonder we feel lost in the beginning- we need more training! I was lucky enough to spend a year in their program as an “NP fellow” and that knowledge base is what I’ve used to compose this mentorship program. I want to share the love with any NP who needs it. 

Mission: After 3 months, you will feel more confident as a nurse practitioner and feel supported along the way. 

My background 

I started my nursing career working as an RN in an emergency department for about 4 years. I graduated with my MSN at the University of Cincinnati in 2019. A few months later, I started working for a family practice as a new NP and I am still employed there today. The first year of practice as a new grad was A LOT. It felt like a culture shock- going from RN in the hospital setting to NP in the primary care office setting. It was all the things- stressful, exciting, overwhelming, and even isolating at times. I just now feel confident in practice and I have been doing this for nearly 5 years now. And guess what- I still have so much to learn. 

Personally, I am a wife and mom to 3 little ones. I get how work-life balance can be so challenging, especially when you’re learning a new position. I’d love to make your transition easier and take some stress off your shoulders. 

Take your next step 

Start out on the right foot. Set up a call with me. Email me. Ask questions. I'm excited to soon.