Episode 009 – Payment Structure, Ohio HB 216 Changes, and the new CARA law
Today is a hodgepodge of info that has been rattling around in my head and I take the opportunity to let it fall out! I give my perspective as an attorney and FNP as to how and negotiate payment structure when you are the first APRN in a group or facility. I also provide my […]
Read MoreEpisode 008 – My Opinion on The Future of Health Insurance
Today is an opinion day! I give the basics of insurance, how it applies to health insurance, and my views on the Affordable Care Act. I also break out the old crystal ball and give my predictions of what is in store for all of us. If I challenge your views…I want to hear about […]
Read MoreEpisode 007 – Nursing Education Loan Repayment and Forgiveness
One of the most frequently ask questions I am seeing is about ways to get student loans paid by someone else. Well, today I cover the main Federal loan mitigation plans out there! Note, I do not get into the state level plans available, or negotiating with your employer directly, but those should also be […]
Read MoreEpisode 006 – Malpractice basics for everyone!
Today I discuss what tort liability means and give some basic legal definitions that will benefit any professional. What and when is a duty owed? What is a legal harm? What is the standard of care, who establishes it and how to know if you are safe as a professional? Well tune and have a listen! […]
Read MoreEpisode 005 – Basic Credentialing for the new NP
On this episode of the NP Dude, I touch on my credentialing experience and some basic information about obtaining your NPI, the CAQH application, and organizing your professional information to make the process easier. This is good primer for MSN students who are about to be done and will be entering the NP job market […]
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ASAM 24 Hour Buprenorphine Waiver Training!
I am currently taking the ASAM 24 hour waiver training required for buprenorphine and it has some really great information for opiates and opioids. Even if you are not involved in addiction medicine this is a great resource of what to look for and how opiate addiction is being treated. Plus, AANP has approved a […]
Read MoreEpisode 004 – Contracts, Contracts, Contracts!
On this episode of The NP Dude I give some basic information about what the main parts of the contract are and what some of the sticking points can be in negotiation. I spend some time on non-compete agreements and my opinions of them, as well as, how you can use different parts of the […]
Read MoreEpisode 003 – Facebook Q & A
Today I give advice and answer questions from Facebook regarding when to start your first job search, what is the functional difference between certification exams and why I chose AANP, as well as, whether acute care experience is beneficial during your MSN program or helps in getting that first job. I also have a story about […]
Read MoreEpisode 002 – Finding Clinical Sites
Today I spend a couple minutes to discuss my view on how to find a good clinical site and how I did it. Remember to chime in on Facebook, the comments below or email me at jeff@thenpdude.com!
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Episode 001 – Introduction
On this episode, I take a little time to introduce myself, give my background, and why I started The NP Dude podcast. Please leave comments, questions, and show topic ideas on my Facebook page or email me at jeff@thenpdude.com.
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