Episode 141 – My Commentary on the Ohio APRN Committee Meeting and Status of the ACCNP!
On this episode of the NP Dude podcast I respond to the recent Ohio BON APRN committee meeting and give a slightly dated update on the state if the ACCNP! For more information on the ACCNP, check out the new website ACCNP.org! Keep questions coming to jeff@theNPDude.com, give a rating on Facebook and iTunes, and support […]
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Episode 140 – Lapses in Malpractice, How a Non-compete Effects Your New Job, and Considerations for Starting a New Practice!
On this episode of the NP Dude podcast I present the perfect storm in a malpractice policy situation, discuss how a non-compete can effect tour new contract, and try to outline some of the concerns a new provider should consider if wanting to start their own practice. Keep questions and comments coming to jeff@theNPDude.com and […]
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Episode 139 – Disclosure of Psychiatric Conditions on your License Application, New Grad Negotiations, and a Proposed Ohio FPA Bill!
On this episode of the NP Dude podcast I answer a listener’s questions about whether you need to report mental health diagnoses (I add in expunged criminal records) on your license applications. For the new grads I cover some of the new grad contract negotiations to be aware of to maximize your situation! Last, Ohio […]
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Episode 138 – Consensus Model Breakdown!
On this episode of the NP Dude podcast I do an in-depth review of the 2008 Consensus Model, its goals, how it was developed, and my thoughts on whether it has achieved the stated goals ten years after publication. This is by far the longest show I’ve done but it is an important one as […]
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Episode 137 – Defamatory Online Ratings and NP Liability with Therapy Pets!
On this episode of the NP Dude podcast I respond to a listener’s situation regarding false online ratings and how they approached it! I also reply with the liability as I see it for NPs that write orders for therapy pets. Keep questions and comments coming to me at Jeff@theNPDude.com and don’t forget to like […]
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Episode 136 – Effective Termination, the Mythical Employment Record, and Trying to Leave an Oppressive Employer!
On this episode of the NP Dude podcast I respond to a legal client’s hypothetical situation where they are ineffectively terminated and then gives their termination of the contract. I also give my perspective on how to handle overly oppressive employers when you’ve had enough of their shannigans. Keep on sharing the show and giving […]
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Episode 135 – New Grad NP Insurance Plans and CNPC Update
On this episode of the NP Dude podcast I respond to a question about a new grad malpractice insurance policy from CM&F. I also give more updates on the CNPC group and call all APRNs to send their email to the CCNE to let them know we are watching. Send comments to Jeff@theNPDude.com and don’t […]
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Episode 134 – Billing, Credentialing and Vacation Questions From New Grads and Personal Responsibility!
On this episode of the NP Dude podcast it’s another hodgepodge show of new grad questions about credentialing, billing practices, and when to discuss planned vacations during negotiation. I also spend some time giving my perspective on personal responsibility as a nurse, NP student, and life in general. Keep sending comments and questions to me […]
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Episode 133 – The AACN and a Review of Their “Re-envisioning” of Clinical Education!
On this episode of the NP Dude podcast I give some of my perspectives on who the AACN is and review their white paper to gain insight into where they see the future of clinical education. Keep comments coming to me, jeff@theNPDude.com or send me a PM on Facebook. Don’t forget to like and share, […]
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Episode 132 – New Grads in Specialty, Patients Requesting to See Physicians, and Fighting Unenforceable Contracts!
On this episode of the NP Dude podcast I answer questions regarding my take on new NPs in specialties and what I think about patients frequently requesting to see the collaborative physician. I also break down what the argument is if your contract is found to be unenforceable. Share the show and keep giving ratings on […]
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