The NP Dude

On this episode of the NP Dude podcast I promised to fill in some gaps regarding unemployment compensation, how I would handle being “terminated”, and regroup on the use of the word “supervising physician” as an APRN!  Help support the show by using the Amazon Affiliate link, sharing the show, and giving ratings on Facebook and iTunes! Keeping sending me show topics you want to hear about by emailing me at jeff@theNPDude.com or sending a PM on Facebook!

On today’s episode of the NP Dude podcast I reply to a Facebook thread regarding Medical Decision Making (MDM) and give some of my tips as to how I, as an attorney and practicing FNP chart to cover my backside.  Keep in mind this isn’t going to give you a how-to manual but allows you to have the right mindset that will make your charting as bullet proof as possible!  Keep liking, sharing and giving ratings and don’t forget to use the Amazon Affiliate link to do some Christmas shopping!

On this episode of the NP Dude podcast I discuss the pitfalls of working for a Chiropractor and regroup on what exempt employee status means.  Keep comments and questions coming to me at Jeff@theNPDude.com, give me a rating on Facebook and iTunes, and support the show by using the Amazon Affiliate link!

On this episode of the NP Dude podcast I provide some basic information about what an Indemnification clause means, how it applies to NPs, and whether it is that big of a deal.  I also reply to ZDogg’s video that was intended to unite healthcare providers and why I think we can promote our profession by eliminating the term “supervising physician”!  Keep sharing, giving ratings and supporting the show by using the Amazon Affiliate link!  Don’t forget to send comments or concerns to jeff@theNPDude.com!

On this episode of the NP Dude podcast I respond to a Facebook thread, and a ton of subsequent email and PMs, regarding what constitutes a patient-practitioner relationship.  I also open up the discussion about what obligation we have as NPs to notify the board of unethical or illegal actions in your practices.  As always, keep sharing and giving ratings and don’t forget to check me out on iTunes too!  Help support the show by using the Amazon Affiliate link and keep those emails coming to me at jeff@theNPDude.com.

On this episode of the NP Dude podcast I respond to an NP student’s question about why NP’s bend to the will of insurance companies.  I also give my predictions on what technology has on our futures in practice.  Keep sharing the show, giving ratings and don’t forget to give the Amazon Affiliate link a try!  Send comments or questions to jeff@theNPDude.com or PM me on Facebook.

On this, the 100th episode of the NP Dude podcast I try to give some background the new Merit-based Incentive Payment system and my predictions as to what this will mean down the line.  Have a listen, share the show and don’t forget to keep giving ratings on Facebook and iTunes!  As always, you can help.support the show by using the  affiliate link located at my website, TheNPDude.com.

On this episode of the NP Dude podcast I respond to a question I received about whether a physician assistant gets billed different than the NP and whether incident to billing applies.to them as well!  I also have been asked.to give my opinion on whether RN experience should be a requirement for admission to NP school.  Keep up the great work spreading the show by giving a rating on Facebook and iTunes and but liking and sharing as much as possible!  Don’t forget to go toTheNPDude.com and use the Amazon affiliate link!

On today’s episode of the NP Dude podcast I hit a bunch of contract issues that have been building up, including severability clauses.  I reaffirm why NP’s need their own malpractice policy and congratulations to Illinois for getting some Full Practice Authority!  Have a listen, share it with your friends and colleagues, and support the show by using the Amazon affiliate link on the website!

On this episode of the NP Dude podcast I make good on my promise to explain the liability of your medical assistant and how it may attached to you.  More importantly, I discuss where you should look to find the answer for yourself!  I also give a quick way for an employer to estimate the cost of hiring an employee, or conversely, for the employee to know how much they cost their employer so you can negotiate a higher rate!  Keep sharing and spreading the word…you guys are awesome!  You can support the show by giving a rating and using the Amazon affiliate link on my website, TheNPDude.com.

On this episode of the NP Dude podcast I give my take on what I would do if I received communication from attorneys to appear for any reason.  In the particular situation raised, the NP was told to bring documents to discuss a deceased patient’s insurance situation!  I also answer a chronic intractable’s question about getting an insurance policy retroactively.  We crushed through 1,300 likes on Facebook and are well on our way to 1,400!  Keep spreading the word and don’t forget to support the show by giving a FB or iTunes rating or using the Amazon affiliate link located at theNPDude.com!

On this episode of the NP Dude podcast I reply to several questions that are in the same vein…can an employer mandate you do something?  In particular, can they make you get a flu shot, a DEA license, stop smoking or even lose weight?  Well, have a listen and find out.  I also give an update to what I have found about performing telehealth in Ohio and you get a bonus rant about government!  We hit 1,300 likes on FB yesterday so keep on sharing the show, giving ratings, and telling your friends about the show.  Send emails to Jeff@theNPDude.com and support the show by shopping on my affiliate link located at http://www.theNPDude.com.

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.  I also explain the difference between the Ohio 72 hours of opioid prescription versus new acute pain medication rules.  Don’t forget to like and share the show, give a rating on iTunes and Facebook and do some shopping through my Amazon affiliate link! Send comments, questions, or show ideas to me at Jeff@theNPDude.com!

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 to thank all of you who sent the video to me and continue to support the show.  Don’t forget to email me at jeff@theNPDude.com or send me a PM on Facebook.  Like, share and give me a rating, as well as click on the Amazon affiliate link on my website, http://www.theNPDude.com.

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 you back from getting your DNP?”  Have a listen, chime in and be part of this community!  Keep comments coming to me at Jeff@theNPDude.com or PM me on Facebook.  Like and share the show and support what we are building together by giving a rating on FB or iTunes and don’t forget to do your shopping through my Amazon affiliate link on my webpage http://www.theNPDude.com!