The NP Dude

Have you heard people say you can’t work as an RN once you have completed your APRN education or become licensed as an advanced practice nurse?  Yeah…me too!  Today I clear this up a bit and answer the question.  I also give my take on the Ohio Board of Nursing’s new continuing education rules.  Have […]

The post Episode 011 – Working as an RN with an APRN license and My take on the Ohio BON CE rules! first appeared on The NP Dude.

Today’s show is a direct result from a post on one of the Facebook groups I follow and is my attempt to clarify the muddy waters of end-of-life legal documentation.  This is good information for everyone and not just healthcare providers, so all you non-medical people should have a listen too!  As always, this is […]

The post Episode 010 – Wills, Living Wills, DPOAs, DNRs and What’s the Difference! first appeared on The NP Dude.

Today is a hodgepodge of info that has been rattling around in my head and I take the opportunity to let it fall out!  I give my perspective as an attorney and FNP as to how and negotiate payment structure when you are the first APRN in a group or facility.  I also provide my […]

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Today is an opinion day!  I give the basics of insurance, how it applies to health insurance, and my views on the Affordable Care Act.  I also break out the old crystal ball and give my predictions of what is in store for all of us.  If I challenge your views…I want to hear about […]

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One of the most frequently ask questions I am seeing is about ways to get student loans paid by someone else.  Well, today I cover the main Federal loan mitigation plans out there!  Note, I do not get into the state level plans available, or negotiating with your employer directly, but those should also be […]

The post Episode 007 – Nursing Education Loan Repayment and Forgiveness first appeared on The NP Dude.

Today I discuss what tort liability means and give some basic legal definitions that will benefit any professional.  What and when is a duty owed?  What is a legal harm?  What is the standard of care, who establishes it and how to know if you are safe as a professional?  Well tune and have a listen!  […]

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On this episode of the NP Dude, I touch on my credentialing experience and some basic information about obtaining your NPI, the CAQH application, and organizing your professional information to make the process easier.  This is good primer for MSN students who are about to be done and will be entering the NP job market […]

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On this episode of The NP Dude I give some basic information about what the main parts of the contract are and what some of the sticking points can be in negotiation. I spend some time on non-compete agreements and my opinions of them, as well as, how you can use different parts of the […]

The post Episode 004 – Contracts, Contracts, Contracts! first appeared on The NP Dude.

Today I give advice and answer questions from Facebook regarding when to start your first job search, what is the functional difference between certification exams and why I chose AANP, as well as, whether acute care experience is beneficial during your MSN program or helps in getting that first job.   I also have a story about […]

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Today I spend a couple minutes to discuss my view on how to find a good clinical site and how I did it.  Remember to chime in on Facebook, the comments below or email me at [email protected]!  

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