automotiveRN67

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1. Nurse Practitioner Restrictions

   automotiveRN67 replied to travelNP's topic in NP

   I guess my advice would be. 1) Don't post misinformation. Proof-read your work. People who stumble onto this and don't do due dilligence may believe what you have said. Misinformation will never help our cause. You may want to edit your post for accu...

2. Nurse Practitioner Restrictions

   automotiveRN67 replied to travelNP's topic in NP

   Can you clarify the part about DME for medicare patients? I was under the impression that the restriction came in 2012 according to this rule, and was applicable to all medicare reimbursement: In a November 16, 2012 final rule titled Medicare Program...

3. Any NPs partners/part-owners w/ physician?

   automotiveRN67 replied to GoodNP's topic in Advanced

   Can you post a copy of the law and the linK? That seems like a really weird law, wondering what the intent would be. Here is a discussion that may be helpful to you. https://allnurses.com/nurse-practitioners-np/hiring-np-in-390234.html

4. Do you text your patients?

   automotiveRN67 replied to automotiveRN67's topic in Advanced

   Thanks for all of the responses. I use my cell phone every day to contact patients, and have never had one abuse it. My cell phone is on my card, so they already have it. I do tell them "If you have a question, and it is a reasonable time during the ...

5. Do you text your patients?

   automotiveRN67 posted a topic in Advanced

   As the title states. It is difficult to understand rules, regulations, and the impact of modern technology. I am wondering how many NP's text their patients, and what they think is appropriate, vs when to use the phone.

6. CRNA/NP Outside of work Hospital Setting Question

   automotiveRN67 replied to brimurse58's topic in NP Students

   In part, this depends on whether your hospital job affords flexibility. CRNA generally get paid by the hour, and their charting consists of a few check boxes and scrawls on their anesthesia record. In some facilities, a hired NP may be expected to be...

7. Who prescribes for themselves or family

   automotiveRN67 replied to automotiveRN67's topic in Advanced

   I have. Also, I have had colleagues fill scripts for me without issue. This thread has certainly been worthwile, I think.

8. Who prescribes for themselves or family

   automotiveRN67 replied to automotiveRN67's topic in Advanced

   The variety of opinions is the reason I brought this discussion to this forum. One of the common suggestions is to have someone call a script for you. To paraphrase, "Just have someone you know call it in." Even my PCP (a nurse practitioner), tells m...

9. Can an APRN practice as an RN

   automotiveRN67 replied to Infofreak411's topic in Advanced

   Wouldn't any ARNP who is working as an RN hold themselves to the higher standard anyway?

10. Who prescribes for themselves or family

    automotiveRN67 replied to automotiveRN67's topic in Advanced

    But isn't that violating the first rule for physicians and practitioners? By calling it in under someone else's name, you are directly violating the "must examine to prescribe" rule, thereby, putting that person at risk. I think you could make a bett...

11. Who prescribes for themselves or family

    automotiveRN67 replied to automotiveRN67's topic in Advanced

    I'm the same. My protocol says "what" I can prescribe, but it doesn't dictate to "whom" or "where".

12. Are ER Patients Getting More Ridiculous?

    automotiveRN67 replied to us2uk4u's topic in Emergency

    I remember a lady who brought her three children (the oldest about 5 years old) to a heart cath with her. She thought we could sit them in the corner of the waiting room and give them coloring sheets. I can't tell you how many people would be greete...

13. Who prescribes for themselves or family

    automotiveRN67 replied to automotiveRN67's topic in Advanced

    Yes, but in this case he was prescribing controlled substances to himself and his girlfriend. He was not real smart.

14. Who prescribes for themselves or family

    automotiveRN67 replied to automotiveRN67's topic in Advanced

    Well, again I have to say "use common sense". It seems this case was really about the supervising physician not standing up for her in this case. Obviously, she examined her son and used due-diligence when deciding on prescribing the antibiotic. But...

15. Who prescribes for themselves or family

    automotiveRN67 replied to automotiveRN67's topic in Advanced

    So here is one article with some common-sense guidelines: http://www.currentpsychiatry.com/home/article/should-you-prescribe-medications-for-family-and-friends/a1eba6baba36081fe00579a4482aaa41.html And one where a psychiatrist almost kills her sister...