The NP Dude

Today I respond to a question about how to handle safety issues like unsafe drivers and how to not violate HIPAA.  I give a little background about the landmark Tarasoff case that created a duty to warn and how that may extend to you in certain situations.  I also respond to a comment on a previous episode from a new Ohio NP including what is going on with Ohio’s BON new rules, addiction medicine, specialties and multiple jurisdiction licensing.  I am having a blast with this show and I hope you are enjoying it.  I still have not noticed anyone tagging me on Facebook so if you have, please let me know so I can make sure to fix it.  Please remember to like and share the show, comment below, or comment on the Facebook page.  You can always PM me on Facebook or send me an email at Jeff@TheNPDude.com!  Tell your friends to catch me on iTunes and remember to spread the word bout the show!

Great job sharing the last episode!  Keep spreading the word and letting people know about the show.  Today is a special edition Sunday show discussing some feedback I have been getting.  I give some guidance about getting notification of certified mail and should you be worried about a law suit before you go pick it up.  I also discuss a hot topic regarding the issue of paying for preceptors and give my opinion.  Speaking of opinions, I give my opinion on how to approach other peoples’ opinions…especially hot button social issues!  Have a listen to the show, leave a comment, and don’t forget to share.  Someone try tagging me in Facebook @TheNPDude to let me know if it is working.  You can always email me at Jeff@TheNPDude.com and don’t forget to try me out on iTunes!

Something new today and I want opinions!  I am trying a new app for my phone and I want to know if the sound quality is better this way.  Today I talk about whether you should be prescribing medications for your family, the implications of doing so, and the one instance where it might be ok.  I also talk about my experience with dealing with new patients who have been on long-term scheduled medicines and my stance on how I am dealing with it.  Please give feedback in the comments, the Facebook page, or email me at Jeff@TheNPDude.com.  Remember to have a listen on iTunes and tell your friends to listen and spread the word!

Today is a short show where I give my take on the proposed American Health Care Act and why this proposed law really doesn’t change much.  Thanks again for spreading the word and keep on liking and sharing the show on Facebook!  Remember to tell your friends to check me out on iTunes and you can always send show ideas to me at Jeff@TheNPDude.com.

I recorded this show yesterday while driving to Cleveland to have a behind the scenes tour of the Great Lakes Brewery!  What a cool experience getting to geek out about engineering stuff without the anxiety of being under budget and on schedule.  Plus I got to hangout with an old friend and met some Facebook friends for the first time, too.  On this episode I try to tease out why a physician is co-signing the NP’s charts and why they are finding a temporary co-signer while the doctor is out on vacation.  I also answer what insurance is needed if you are practicing in multiple jurisdictions.  I have an update on finalizing and obtaining your ASAM 24 hour buprenorphine waiver training certificate and lastly a quick update about Ohio’s HB 216 information.  Please like and share the show with your friends and colleagues and let them know they can find me on iTunes.  I am always looking for your feedback so comment below or on the Facebook page, PM me, or send emails to Jeff@TheNPDude.com!  Thanks for listening!

Congrats for helping the show grow!  We hit 400 likes on Facebook yesterday due to you all spreading the word.  Lets see if we cans hit 1,000!  Today I discuss the possibility of a class action or other suit to gain full practice authority and review a Supreme Court case against the North Carolina Dental board.  I also respond to a Facebook thread about non-compete clauses and how the answer as to sign or not should always be…It depends!  I also reply to a person who had a contract that their employer wants to change and not for the better.  I give my recommendations of what info you should get and why.  Keep the comments and questions coming, and tell your friends to like and share the show!  Catch me on iTunes and you can always email me at Jeff@TheNPDude.com.

Well, I realize this is a delay in posting, but my host server was down yesterday during the morning commute.  Despite the down time, there was still a great number of downloads once things were back up and running…so thanks for checking back in.  On this episode I discuss the issue of how I encourage patients to care about their own health and why I think we all need to do a better job with it.  I also give my opinion about which study guide to use for your certification exam and why maybe it doesn’t really matter!  Please keep spreading the word by sharing the show on Facebook and telling your friends!  Don’t forget to leave comments below, on the Facebook page, or email me at Jeff@TheNPDude.com!

So far I cannot be happier with the feedback and I have had someone give me some insight worth mentioning.  In a previous episode I haphazardly stated it may be worth spending 9 months in an acute care certification program if you want to practice in the ED.  I was corrected that most programs are 1 to 2 years.  I apologize for my misrepresentation and I am glad you guys are listening to correct me!  Today, I also discuss a question that came to me about how to try and get your NP school to approve your clinical site.  I also address some of the concerns about negotiating mileage into your contract.  I am really excited about the positive response the show is getting and I really appreciate those of you calling me out when I am wrong!  Don’t hesitate to leave comments below or on the Facebook page. Like and share to Facebook page and tell your friends to have a listen on iTunes!  Email your comments, questions or show ideas to Jeff@TheNPDude.com!

Today I respond to an awesome question about your office billing your services under another APRNs NPI and what I suggest you do about it.  I also get into more of that gooey, nasty fun of contract termination and whether your employer can garnish your wages if you terminate the contract.  As always, thank you guys for the feedback and continued support!  I am still waiting for someone to tell me I suck!  Keep spreading the word and sharing the show, the Facebook page and let everyone know I am on iTunes.  You can also email questions or comments to me at Jeff@TheNPDude.com.

Today I answer an email that came in about what to do and say when you are wanting to change RN jobs while you are in NP school.  I had this same issue happen to me and I give my opinion on what to do.  Ohio has changed the formulary to include NPs being able to prescribe buprenorphine!  Last I address a Facebook comment about what is the youngest age an Adult NP can treat.  Keep the comments and questions coming. Send emails to Jeff@TheNPDude.com and have a listen on iTunes!  Don’t forget to share the show and tell your friends about this crazy guy, Jeff The NP Dude!

Wow, yesterday was a new record for downloads of the podcasts!  Keep up the great work sharing the show.  Today I give some basic differences between LLCs and corporations and why it may not matter to you.  I also give my advice for a professional dinner meeting including where to go and what the discussion will most likely be.  I also discuss Ohio SB 319 and how it really doesn’t give any guidance for Nurse Practitioners that I can see.  I appreciate you all liking and sharing the Facebook page and I am definitely seeing the impact!  Send your comments and questions to Jeff@TheNPDude.com, or comment on the Facebook page or below.  Catch me on iTunes and tell your friends to have a listen too!

Episode 20 already…Seems like I started recording just yesterday!  Today I respond to why there has been debate about FNPs working in Ohio emergency departments and what I recommend to protect your license.  I also discuss what a response from the Ohio Board of Nursing that is not at all what I would have expected regarding externship hours.  I mention my buddy Alan and what my thoughts are regarding NPs having admitting privileges and finally, the show favorite…more contract termination issues!  I am having a blast with this show so keep the comments and questions coming.  Email me at Jeff@TheNPDude.com or leave comments below or on the Facebook Page.  Don’t forget to like and share the show as much as possible and tell your friends to have a listen on iTunes!

Big news out there for South Dakota!  I am seeing a lot of posts about South Dakota approving full practice authority…Congratulations!  I give my opinion as to what I think will happen and what I would do if I was practicing a there?  Well, tune and see for yourself.  The link to the Nurse Practitioner Association of South Dakota (NPASD) is https://npasd.enpnetwork.com/nurse-practitioner-news/139291-sb-61-signed-by-the-governor-, in case anyone wants to get more information.  I also respond to a general theme of NP’s looking for guidance when negotiating their next contract and how to avoid the pitfalls that lead them to a bad deal in the past.   Keep those ideas, questions, and comments coming and don’t forget to like, follow and share the Facebook page.  You are all welcome to email me at Jeff@TheNPDude.com.  Tell your friends and someone give me a shout out if you are catching me on iTunes!

I am liking the format for the hodgepodge shows and I have another good one for you.  Today I tackle the myth of “Patient Abandonment” and hopefully put it to bed for good!  Apparently us nurses are somewhat dysfunctional because I have more to discuss about contract termination and I give a little more about whether an employer can garnish your wages if you leave earlier than agreed to.  I also give my opinion on if there is a way to get a master list of all of your NPI charges.  I am having a great time with this show so help me out by leaving a comment below, on the Facebook page or email me at Jeff@TheNPDude.com!   Keep the show ideas flowing and don’t forget to share the page with your colleagues, friends, and NP students…and try having a listen on iTunes!

Another hodgepodge show!  Today I answer an awesome email that came in today about incident to billing and what to do when your practice is suspected of not proper billing your services.  I also have a brief comment about some of the Facebook discussions about contract terms that seem extreme and I give a little background of what it takes to get into law school and what it was really like!  I hope you enjoy this episode and don’t forget to like and share my Facebook page to all of your nursing and non-nursing groups.  Keep your ideas and questions coming in the comments below or on the Facebook page, or email me at Jeff@TheNPDude.com!  Remind your friends to catch me on iTunes too!