Summary: <p>On today’s episode of the NP Dude podcast I respond to a recent Facebook thread about the difference between being “independent” and full practice authority and how I think new and old NPs should come together! I also provide an update on the new Federal tax law and the individual mandate. Support the show by giving a rating on iTunes and Facebook, use the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/b?node=3760901&tag=th0a45-20&camp=15361&creative=395581&linkCode=ur1&adid=0H7FJWDWT049K5MN72CT&" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Amazon Affiliate</a> link, or consider a donation through the donate button. Keep comments and concerns coming to me at jeff@theNPDude.com!</p>