Episode 094 – Are New NPs That Bad and Ohio Opiate Prescription Update
Welcome back to the NP Dude podcast! This episode was delayed, unfortunately due to some technical difficulties. Please excuse some of the sound quality as I am working through some kinks but I promise future episodes will be better! On this episode I respond to a Facebook post complaining about the quality of new NPs. […]
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Episode 093 – My Take on the Salt Lake Incident
On this episode of the NP Dude podcast I give my take on the Salt Lake City debacle! Warning…there is strong language at times but not much worse than usual. I recorded this episode last Friday but due to being out of town and under the weather, I am just getting this out. I want […]
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Episode 092 – Scope of Practice Limitations and What is Holding Me Back From a DNP!
On this episode of the NP Dude Podcast I respond to a newly dubbed “Chronic Intractable”, Ian, who asks about limitations in scope of practice I have noticed, in particular what diagnostics are limited and how to know you are not in violation! I also discuss another Facebook thread that simply asks, “what is holding […]
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Episode 091 – Terminating Patients and Facebook Friends with Clients and Coworkers!
On this episode of the NP Dude podcast I discuss terminating patients and the potential pitfalls as I see them! I also answer a question about what to do regarding Facebook friend requests from patients and co-workers. Keep the questions and comments coming to me at Jeff@theNPDude.com or send me a PM on Facebook. Don’t […]
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Episode 090 – NPs with Felonies and My Overly Simplified CPT Code Review!
On this episode of the NP Dude podcast I touch on what the nurse should do if they have, or unfortunately obtain, a felony on their record…and yes NPs with felonies rhymes! I also give my down and dirty take on CPT codes in the primary care setting and is geared to toward the new NP […]
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Episode 089 – Physician Liability as Collaborator, More Exempt Status, Restrictive Covenants, and Calling DNPs Doctor!
I’m back at it and ready for more! On this episode of the NP Dude I cover a bunch of different topics. From contracts to DNPs being called doctors, and collaborative physician liability to exempt employee status, there’s a little for everyone! Don’t forget to like and share the show, as well as giving me […]
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Liberty Garden 4-Wheel Hose Reel
I have to say I must be getting old because I am absolutely in love with the Liberty Garden 4-Wheel Hose Reel! I just bought this a couple weeks ago and it is so much easier than those cheapies from the big box stores and was less money! Don’t forget you don’t need to buy […]
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Episode 088 – Job Seeking Advice for the New Grad and NP Facebook Groups Discussing Treatment Options!
On this episode of the NP Dude podcast, I give my opinion on how a new grad can evaluate job opportunities and find the one you can tolerate! Yup, I said tolerate…have a listen and you will see why. I also, react to several posts on the Facebook forums that say we should not be […]
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Episode 087 – Treating Alcohol with Ecstasy, DOJ Cracking Down on Pill Mills, and Should NP Students be in the Job Hunt!
On this episode of the NP Dude podcast I discuss a study about to start with a new treatment for alcoholism…yup, you guessed it, ecstasy! I voice my concerns as to why I am not so sure it will work but am open to see the results. I also review an article that shows the […]
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Episode 086 – More FNPs in Acute Care, an LLC for a research project?, and No News is News with “Repeal and Replace”!
Since recording this show yesterday we have already hit 1,100 likes on Facebook! Wow, that jumped quick. Keep up the great work out there by spreading the show and recruiting more Chronic Intractables! On this episode I respond to a post on the Ohio NP Facebook group that reignited the firestorm regarding FNPs in acute […]
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