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The NP Dude

Summary: Giving Nurse Practitioners a voice!

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 Episode 136 – Effective Termination, the Mythical Employment Record, and Trying to Leave an Oppressive Employer! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 24:19

On this episode of the NP Dude podcast I respond to a legal client’s hypothetical situation where they are ineffectively terminated and then gives their termination of the contract.  I also give my perspective on how to handle overly oppressive employers when you’ve had enough of their shannigans.  Keep on sharing the show and giving ratings in Facebook and iTunes, and don’t forget to use the Amazon Affiliate link to help support the show! Keep those emails coming to me at jeff@tueNPDude.com.

 Episode 135 – New Grad NP Insurance Plans and CNPC Update | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 27:59

On this episode of the NP Dude podcast I respond to a question about a new grad malpractice insurance policy from CM&F.  I also give more updates on the CNPC group and call all APRNs to send their email to the CCNE to let them know we are watching.  Send comments to Jeff@theNPDude.com and don’t forget to like and share the show!  Support the efforts I’m doing by using the Amazon Affiliate link and don’t forget about those Facebook and iTunes ratings too.

 Episode 134 – Billing, Credentialing and Vacation Questions From New Grads and Personal Responsibility! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 33:43

On this episode of the NP Dude podcast it’s another hodgepodge show of new grad questions about credentialing, billing practices, and when to discuss planned vacations during negotiation.  I also spend some time giving my perspective on personal responsibility as a nurse, NP student, and life in general.  Keep sending comments and questions to me at Jeff@theNPDude.com. Help support the show by giving me a rating on iTunes and Facebook, using the Amazon Affiliate link, it consider a donation using the donate button!

 Episode 133 – The AACN and a Review of Their “Re-envisioning” of Clinical Education! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 46:58

On this episode of the NP Dude podcast I give some of my perspectives on who the AACN is and review their white paper to gain insight into where they see the future of clinical education.  Keep comments coming to me, jeff@theNPDude.com or send me a PM on Facebook.   Don’t forget to like and share, give ratings, and support the show by using the Amazon Affiliate link!

 Episode 132 – New Grads in Specialty, Patients Requesting to See Physicians, and Fighting Unenforceable Contracts! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 27:10

On this episode of the NP Dude podcast I answer questions regarding my take on new NPs in specialties and what I think about patients frequently requesting to see the collaborative physician.  I also break down what the argument is if your contract is found to be unenforceable.  Share the show and keep giving ratings on iTunes.  You can support the show by using the Amazon Affiliate link or the donate button to leave a token of appreciation.  Keep questions and comments coming to me at Jeff@theNPDude.com.

 Episode 131 – Malpractice as Determined by the Expert Witness! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 46:01

On this episode of the NP Dude podcast I provide a dry run of a presentation I did today for a group of DPT students.  What a cool experience and super smart group to talk with.  I break down how to analyze malpractice as an expert witness and some things to be aware of if you plan on being one.  Keep sharing the show and giving iTunes and Facebook ratings.  Support the show the the Amazon Affiliate link or purchasing a Chronic Intractables t-shirt!  Email questions or concerns to Jeff@theNPDude.com

 Episode 130 – Interview with Chris Woods and John Canion and the Beginning of Something Awesome! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:19:31

On this special edition episode of the NP Dude podcast I had the fortune to spend time talking with Chris Woods of The NP Money Show  and John Canion about the problems we face as NPs and how we can come together to make things better.  This recording is the beginning of the new era where we work together as clinical NPs to take back the profession in the clinical setting!  Join us on the Facebook group, the Clinical NPs for Change, to join the discussion!  Email questions to Jeff@theNPDude.com and don’t forget to support the show by using the Amazon Affiliate link.

 Episode 129 – Is the EmCare Case a valid Argument for Non-exempt Status and a Note From NW Pacific Paul! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:40

I’m trying to dig myself out from under a couple episodes that have piled up from last week and I apologise for the wait.  On this episode of the NP Dude podcast I respond to an exchange on Facebook that was clearly misleading and I take the time to explain why it bothers me.  I rebut the argument that the EmCare case controls whether NPs are deemed as non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).  I also end on a high note with an email from Chronic Intractable Paul who has some excellent words of wisdom to inspire you to be excellent!  Send comments to me at jeff@theNPDude.com and don’t forget to keep those ratings coming on iTunes and Facebook.  Share the show and don’t forget to support by using the Amazon Affiliate link!

 Episode 128 – Proposed Kentucky Law puts Nurses Under the Board of Medicine and Does RN Malpractice Follow You into the NPDB?! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 29:38

On this episode of the NP Dude podcast I am doing my best to help raise awareness and support to fight the proposed Kentucky law.  I break down how the AMA is using the opioid crisis in an asset to gain control.  I also do my best to explain a specific question about whether RN malpractice is reported to the National Provider Data Bank (NPDB) and whether it really matters.  Share the show, give ratings on iTunes and Facebook, and use the Amazon Affiliate link to do some shopping!

 Episode 127 – Liability When Threatened, Language Barriers and 1099 for Meaningful Use | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 38:55

On this episode of the NP Dude podcast I give feedback on a newer listener’s questions about liability with respect to patients that threaten you, your ability to protect yourself and your staff, and what self protection rights you have. I also discuss your liability in treating patients who do not speak English and you don’t speak their language. Last I cover how meaningful use payments are assigned to your employer and whether they can give you a 1099 to pay the taxes! Keep sharing, giving ratings, and support the show by using the Amazon Affiliate to do your shopping. Email comments and burning issues to jeff@theNPDude.com!

 Episode 126 – Using Non-FDA Approved Equipment in Your Practice and My Response to the Florida School Shooting! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 28:42

On this episode of the NP Dude podcast I provide perspective on using non-FDA approved equipment in your practice and what the implications if an injury we’re to occur.  I also give my opinion on the recent shooting in Florida.  Have a listen, share the show and keep on giving ratings.  Use the Amazon Affiliate link to support the show and don’t forget to send comments or questions to jeff@theNPDude.com.

 Episode 125 – Ownership as a Bonus and New NP Student Q&A! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 33:18

On this episode of the NP Dude podcast I give my take on whether I would take ownership as a bonus structure in lieu of salary.  I also respond to a new, young NP student’s miscellaneous questions relating to the potential perception of being a young millennial in practice.  Share the show, leave ratings on iTunes and Facebook, and use the Amazon Affiliate link.

 Episode 124 – Malpractice Insurance Basics, Can you Limit Malpractice as an LLC, and Tax Filing as an S-Corp…as an LLC?! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 28:31

On today’s episode of the NP Dude podcast I regroup several malpractice insurance episodes into a condensed, and hopefully simplified, show.  I also answer a listener’s question as to whether an LLC will help protect you personally in a malpractice suit!  Last, I update some info about tax status for LLCs and discuss why I think is so weird for me to think of filing as an S-Corp for taxes but being an LLC!  You know the drill!  Share, like, give ratings, and use the Amazon Affiliate link too!  Still have some Chronic Intractables T-shirts available so if you want one, email me at jeff@theNPDude.com.

 Episode 123 – Hostile Work Claim and being the First NP in an Office with PAs! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:52

On this episode of the NP Dude I break down what it takes to win a hostile work claim.  I also respond to a new listener’s question about how I would approach being the first NP in an office full of non-NP providers!  Keep spreading the word, tell your friends to listen, and give some ratings on iTunes and Facebook.  Support the show by using the Amazon Affiliate link and if you think this show was worth a $1, use the donate button…I’d be happy to have it!

 Episode 122 – NP Student vs. Preceptor Liability and My Take on How NPs can Be More Marketable! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 32:24

On this episode of the NP Dude podcast I review liability as an NP student and preceptor.  I also give my perspective on how we as a profession can make us more marketable to employers.  Keep spreading the word, give some ratings and use the Amazon Affiliate link!  Chronic Intractables t-shirts are available for sale, so send me an email to jeff@theNPDude.com!

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