Episode 061 – Physician Perception of NPs and AANP’s Press Release on the AHCA!
On today’s episode of the NP Dude podcast, I talk about an experience I had last weekend and give what I feel the physician perception is toward NPs. I also compare the AANP’s statement about the proposed AHCA and that of the ANA, that I previously discussed, and I am proud of the stance our […]
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Episode 060 – My Take on Bridging Opiates and What the Heck is Imposter Phenomenon?
Today on the NP Dude podcast, I give my take on how I plan on handling the patient unfortunate to find themselves between pain management specialists. I also respond to a post on Facebook that mentioned the Imposter Phenomenon, what it means, and whether it is helpful for the new NP! Keep telling your friends […]
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Episode 059 – Contract Requiring Tail Coverage and the Latest on Trumpcare!
Today on the NP Dude podcast I try to clear up more tail coverage confusion that’s jammed into a funky contract issue. Also, today the US Congress passed the new American Healthcare Act (AHCA), aka Trumpcare, and I give my view on what I think is really going on! Chime in and give me your thoughts! […]
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Episode 058 – NPs Fighting Each Other and Unilateral Contract Addendums by Your Employer!
On this episode of the NP Dude podcast, I discuss how I have been somewhat disheartened by seeing different disciplines of NPs fighting over scope of practice. I also respond to a Facebook post about what I would do if my employer wanted to unilaterally change my contract by addendum, and not for the better! […]
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Episode 057 – More Non-Competes, NPI Number, and General Advice for the New Grad!
On today’s episode of the NP Dude podcast I give more info about non-compete agreements and how they may be interpreted. I also double back on what the NPI number is for and why it may not be a big deal to use your home address when filling out the application. I also give my […]
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Episode 056 – Refilling Other Providers’ Prescriptions and My Take on the ANA!
On this episode of the NP Dude podcast I answer an email and give my take on refilling prescriptions of other providers in my practice and give recommendations on how we handle it. I also answer a question from a listener who consistently feeds me questions, show ideas, and issues affecting NPs. In particular, he […]
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Episode 055 – The New Surgeon General and What I Found Valuable in a Preceptor!
In case you have been living under a rock, we now have a Nurse as the new U.S. Surgeon General! On this episode of the NP Dude podcast I give my take on what this may mean for us. For those practicing NPs that are, or want to be, preceptors, I also give what I find most […]
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Episode 054 – Giving Your Cell Number to Patients, Ohio Pharm Hours, and More!
I am trying my best to stay on top of publishing my shows, so…here is today’s episode of the NP Dude podcast! I give my take on handing out my cell phone number to patients, provide a quick update for those Ohio NPs that need their pharm hours, and mention what the Ohio Board of […]
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Episode 053 – Dandelion Wine, Why You Want Your Own Insurance Policy, and Critical Analysis of Information!
I hope everyone had a great weekend and had a chance to unwind. After getting caught up on stuff I finally got the chance to make a couple different batches of dandelion wine! With recharged batteries, I started the day with purpose. So, today on the NP Dude podcast I respond to a listener asking […]
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Episode 052 – My Take on NPs Not Wanting Full Practice Authority and Can You Moonlight as An NP!
I am still digging out from this week’s backlog of episodes I recorded while driving to the office. This episode of the NP Dude podcast was from today and I give my opinion on those NP’s that do not want full practice authority. You might be surprised by my take! I also respond to a […]
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