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  1. Don't Hate Me, All....

    pianoman511 replied to TakeBack's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am glad you have such a high opinion of those in the NP profession that if they obtain independent practice rights they will be "willing to make less money". Once they realize that the key to...

  2. Don't Hate Me, All....

    pianoman511 replied to TakeBack's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I an not bashing NPs, I am questioning the validity of independent practice. In addition, other threads have rightly questioned the methods of the study and outcomes, but I would point out the fact...

  3. Don't Hate Me, All....

    pianoman511 replied to TakeBack's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree, costs are rising - but most of those costs are related to insurance and the "administrative costs". Malpractice rates are rising not because of all of the "bad apples", but because patients...

  4. Don't Hate Me, All....

    pianoman511 replied to TakeBack's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Regardless of the revenues and expenses balance, lower reimbursement means lower bring home pay. They are directly proportional. You see more patients, you make more money. I am not sure how that...

  5. Don't Hate Me, All....

    pianoman511 replied to TakeBack's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Following that logic then the simple fact is that less providers overall will enter primary care since if that were to occur the reimbursement would be lower for everyone. Then all we would end up...

  6. Don't Hate Me, All....

    pianoman511 replied to TakeBack's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Actually I could not find a study to support either assertion. Yes, arguments are made on this board for both sides without any substance. As I stated in my previous post, it is logical to assume that...

  7. Don't Hate Me, All....

    pianoman511 replied to TakeBack's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Education does make a superior provider, that is what the nursing establishment is saying. Why else would there be advocating for a DNP to receive the same practice rights as an MD/DO when currently...

  8. Don't Hate Me, All....

    pianoman511 replied to TakeBack's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    First of all, I am in no way insulting you or the nursing profession (of which DNP, NP are a part). I don't doubt that a nurse practitioner is capable, but not MORE capable than an MD/DO to manage a...

  9. Don't Hate Me, All....

    pianoman511 replied to TakeBack's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    First of all, please define what you mean by practicing cardiology - a family practice physician is more than capable of performing medical management for a cardiovascular compaint or long term issue...

  10. Don't Hate Me, All....

    pianoman511 replied to TakeBack's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Unfortunately, I don't really think your comparison is appropriate. Treating patients independently DOES require an equivalent knowledge base and equivalent training. Other professions do exhibit this...