Do you text your patients?

[automotiveRN67]

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.

[Libby1987]

My patients in general don't seem to need a lot of hand holding but I'm just an RN in HH, not a NP, and am able to set them up with enough info and training to be independent. Most calls are relaying info that I've requested, saves me a call and I can pick up the info from my VM or text.

I work out of my car or home, my cell is my work phone. Caller ID lets me differentiate between personal and work calls, but again, it hasn't been abused in 8 years while other nurses' patients will make excessive calls to the office while mine are tucked away reassured that they can reach me if it's actually necessary.