The NP Dude

So close to 600 likes on Facebook!  Keep sharing and spreading the word about the show.  On this episode I give my advice on my approach to be successful in NP school and how I approached my program.  I also respond to a Facebook post about how to address a potential employer asking you want you want […]

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Episode 40 already?  Yup…and having a great time doing it!  Today I respond to a couple of recent ignorant publications and how I recommend we handle it as a profession.  I also answer a question about cash only practices, give my take and add some recommendations on how I would go about getting started.  Thanks […]

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So this topic has recently popped up and like most Ohio rules and regulations there has been a huge amount of disinformation, speculation and confusion…but stay tuned all you non-Ohioians as this may be coming to your state soon, too!  Today I give my view on the new rules and give you the information straight […]

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On this episode I respond to comments received about my Single Payer Prediction show and try to clear up my prediction! I also respond to a Facebook post about suing for defamation and how it may be an easier thing for you than you would think. Keep sharing and spreading the word!  Email me at [email protected], […]

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On this episode I have my first guest on the show and I had a blast!  My friend Joe stopped by for a discussion about options for FNPs to obtain credibility to work in the ED and more on FNP scope of practice.  We also discuss what it is like to be male in the […]

The post Episode 037 – Interview with Joe, More info About FNPs in the ED, FNP Scope of Practice and More! first appeared on The NP Dude.

I had a great time camping last weekend with the Scouts but I came home with a bad cold and lost my voice to boot, so please forgive my raspy voice!  Today I take a look at how Canada uses their NPs as a predictor of how we may end up if (or when) we […]

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Sorry for the delay in getting this episode out.  I recorded it last Wednesday and I unfortunately ran out of steam when I was trying to prepare for a cub scout camping trip.  On this episode I talk about the big picture aspects of evaluating whether you should start your own business and what my […]

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We did it!  We hit 500 Facebook likes before the end of the weekend.  Thanks again for sharing and telling your friends about the podcast.  Today I respond and give my opinion on whether you should give a consulted practitioner’s records when a patient requests their records from you.  Like most of my answers, it […]

The post Episode 034 – Providing Patient Records and My Take on the Know-It-All Patient! first appeared on The NP Dude.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!  Today I talk about my view of the history of the medical model of health care, where we are headed and why I think we are perfectly positioned for the changes to come!  I also respond to a Facebook comment to me about how to deal with passive-aggressive physicians.  It was […]

The post Episode 033 – History of the Medical Model, the Future, and Dealing with Passive Aggressive Doctors! first appeared on The NP Dude.

Almost to 500 likes on Facebook!  Keep up on spreading the word.  Yesterday I recorded this show but did not get a chance to publish it.  In this episode, I give some basic info about what to expect if you do get that certified letter to be worried about.  I also explain the differences in […]

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