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ChatGPT in health care: risks, benefits, and safer options

Erica Dorn, FNP
Tech
August 15, 2025

As technology becomes increasingly embedded in clinical workflows, many health care clinicians are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help lighten the charting load. One of the most buzzed-about tools is ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence chatbot that seems like it can do everything from planning your next vacation to California, analyzing the best applications for a job, to writing your History of Present Illness (HPI) for a diabetic patient.

Before …

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ChatGPT in health care: risks, benefits, and safer options

3 tips for using AI medical scribes to save time charting

Erica Dorn, FNP
Tech
July 2, 2025

If you’re a clinician who’s tired of staying late at the clinic, bringing charts home, or sacrificing your lunch just to catch up on documentation—you’re not alone.

Documentation burnout is one of the top contributors to job dissatisfaction and work-life imbalance for health care professionals today.

Fortunately, new tech tools are offering a way out. Enter AI medical scribes—artificial intelligence (AI) technology that can save you so much time charting!

AI medical scribes …

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3 tips for using AI medical scribes to save time charting

I almost left health care: my nurse practitioner burnout story

Erica Dorn, FNP
Conditions
April 3, 2025

My journey in nursing has led me to experiences and insights I will carry with me for the rest of my life.

I declared nursing as my major because I was passionate about making a difference in patients’ lives. I envisioned sitting by patients’ bedsides, holding their hands, and providing comfort in their moments of need. I dreamed of showing up every day to make a meaningful impact.

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I almost left health care: my nurse practitioner burnout story

How to combat charting overload

Erica Dorn, FNP
Tech
December 20, 2024

Charting: It’s a word that can make even the most seasoned clinician’s shoulders tense.

In my journey as the nurse practitioner charting coach, I’ve uncovered the shared struggles clinicians face with charting overload, which is why I now teach nurse practitioners actionable strategies to regain control of the charting process and restore their work-life balance. This article will dive into the impact of charting overload on clinicians and practical steps you …

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How to combat charting overload

AI medical scribes: Boosting efficiency or risking over-reliance?

Erica Dorn, FNP
Tech
October 29, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming health care at extremely rapid rates. In this ever-evolving world of health care technology, clinicians should be searching for ways to optimize their workflow, improve patient care, and maintain a healthy work-life balance. One of the most talked-about innovations lately is the AI medical scribe.

But many nurse practitioners, physicians, physician associates, and other health care providers are wondering: should clinicians actually use an AI medical …

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AI medical scribes: Boosting efficiency or risking over-reliance?

Charting efficiency secrets [PODCAST]

Erica Dorn, FNP & The Podcast by KevinMD
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April 13, 2024
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Join nurse practitioner Erica Dorn as we delve into practical strategies to enhance charting efficiency. From leveraging smart phrases and templates to setting boundaries with patients, Erica shares valuable tips to streamline the …

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Charting efficiency secrets [PODCAST]

Save time with these 4 charting tips

Erica Dorn, FNP
Conditions
December 2, 2023

If you ask nurse practitioners how they spend most of their time at work, their answer will be “charting!”

Not only do nurse practitioners (NPs) assess, diagnose, and treat patients, but they also have to document the findings. On top of that, nurse practitioners also have to analyze diagnostic data, review past medical documentation, and address the never-ending patient messages.

With so much to do in a day, it can feel impossible …

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Save time with these 4 charting tips

Rising nurse practitioner burnout: charting and work-life balance

Erica Dorn, FNP
Conditions
November 4, 2023

Nurse practitioner (NP) burnout is at an all-time high. Many nurse practitioners (and health care providers in general) are struggling right now, feeling mentally, physically, and emotionally exhausted. Many are contemplating leaving health care altogether. The factors contributing to nurse practitioner burnout are multifactorial, stemming from various personal and work-related causes. However, for APRNs, there is a leading cause of burnout.

Signs and symptoms of nurse practitioner burnout:

Before we delve into …

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Rising nurse practitioner burnout: charting and work-life balance

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