Episode 071 – Is a DEA License Needed, Prescription Blank Requirements, and Healthgrades Ratings!
On this episode of the NP Dude podcast I give my opinion on whether a DEA license is (or more appropriately should be) needed for practice as an NP. I also give my take on some prescription blank requirements and how some states may be more strict! Last, I respond to a student’s question about […]
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Episode 070 – More Exempt Employee Status, The NP Dude Podcast, and My Down and Dirty Antibiotic Go To’s!
On this episode of the NP Dude podcast I respond to a Facebook thread dealing with an employment law issue. Specifically, what the heck are we as NPs? Hourly non-exempt employees or salaried exempt professionals? I have covered this topic before but return to it to fill in some more gaps on the situation when […]
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Episode 069 – Medicare Limitations, More Hormone Replacement, and Application of Preemption!
On today’s episode of the NP Dude podcast I try to answer a student’s question regarding limitations set forth on NPs by Medicare and why I think they occur. I also give an update as to the bioidentical hormone question from several shows ago that clarifies some of the issues as an Ohio NP prescribing […]
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Episode 068 – Employment Contract in At-Will State and My Take on getting a DNP!
On today’s episode of the NP Dude podcast I answer more contract questions and rehash the impact of being a contract employee in a at-will employment state, as well as, more termination of contracts! I also discuss and give my take on getting a DNP and what I would look at to see if it […]
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Episode 067 – The HHS Director, CARA, and You!
Today on this episode of the NP Dude I contemplate recent comments from the new HHS Director, Tom Price, how this may be a signal for the new culture from the HHS in implementing rules such as CARA, and how this may or may not impact you as a provider. Have a listen and tell […]
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Episode 066 – My Response to a Med Student and What are Bioidentical Hormones!
I recorded the episode of the NP Dude several days ago and am finally getting a chance to publish it. I respond to some good questions from a medical student and try to give my perspective as an NP. I also give my take on bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and some hurdles you may have […]
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Episode 065 – Assistant Physicians and The Pitfalls of Moving to a Cash Fee Business!
Sorry for a delay in posting this week, it has been crazy busy! On this episode of the NP Dude podcast I give my thoughts on this (possibly) new category of healthcare provider…The Assistant Physician! I also spend a couple minutes giving my thoughts on what to watch out for if you want to add […]
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Episode 064 – Can You Do Telehealth as a Nurse Practitioner!
Happy Mother’s Day! Today is a quick episode to respond to a Facebook question specific to Ohio but I explain my process for researching whether we can perform telehealth or telemedicine. Give it a listen even if you’re not in Ohio because I explain some of the possible pitfalls that can arise as a Nurse […]
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Episode 063 – Becoming a Partner in a Practice and My Thoughts on NP Externship Programs!
Today on this episode of the NP Dude podcast, I respond to a listener’s comment about whether it is legal to become a partner in a physician owned practice. I also give what info I would want to know before I would consider buying into a practice. I also give my opinion on NP externship […]
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Episode 062 – Contract Bonus Structure and Suboxone in Family Practice!
On this episode of the NP Dude podcast I give my take and respond to a listener’s question about contract “bonus” structures. Yes, the quotes are there for a reason and you’ll have to listen to know why! I also give my opinion on whether a family practice is an appropriate setting for prescribing buprenorphine, […]
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