NPinWCH

NPinWCH has 15 years experience and specializes in Family NP, OB Nursing.

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1. Change of Name.

   NPinWCH replied to SkiBumNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   We are primary providers, but what are we the primary providers of is the question. If we say medicine, then we are going down a path that leads us to be controlled by the MD/DOs, the AMA and the...

2. American Academy of Family Physicians thoughts on NPs

   NPinWCH replied to SkiBumNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I want to clarify some of my statements. The PAs I know want independent practice. They don't want to be called Assistants anymore, they want independence, freedom and the ability to practice like...

3. Front desk people giving medical advice

   NPinWCH replied to pedspnp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   First, there should be a policy for documenting all phone calls and messages. We've all been taught, if it isn't documented, it isn't done and that includes any advice given by any person the...

4. American Academy of Family Physicians thoughts on NPs

   NPinWCH replied to SkiBumNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   First, your assumptions are probably incorrect. If you are calling to see the NP for an acute issue, you'd be fine seeing the NP. I'm sure they could diagnose and treat you just fine. I see acute and...

5. Psych Meds

   NPinWCH replied to newnp2012's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   As for where I am, it's rural Ohio, not too rural. I'm within 1 hour of Columbus and Cincinnati. The problem is there are still too few psych providers even in the city and when we do get one, they...

6. Psych Meds

   NPinWCH replied to newnp2012's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I totally agree with the collaborating MD idea, but I also totally get where the OP is coming from. If I had a resource to send my psych patients to then I wouldn't have to treat them beyond my...

7. How to get triple board certified

   NPinWCH replied to austinj97's topic in Advanced Practice

   The only way is to complete the course work for all three and take 3 certifications. So, get a masters in one and pass the exam and then go back and finish up the other course requirements to get the...

8. What kinds of patients do you see?

   NPinWCH replied to %63theend's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I'm an FNP, with now 1 yr experience as such, but I had 15 yrs experience as an RN. Most of my RN experience was in L&D. I work in a busy family practice with 3 MDs and one other FNP. I see...

9. A couple questions

   NPinWCH replied to Lev's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I'll touch on your second question by saying check with your state BON. Independent practice for ANY NP varies by state. The acute care vs. family/primary care debate continues to argued, so I don't...

10. I have a problem........

    NPinWCH replied to bsnanat2's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    BlueDevil, how long did you practice as an NP with your MSN before getting your DNP and it what way do you feel the DNP made you a better provider? I also agree that one certifying body is needed and...

11. I have a problem........

    NPinWCH replied to bsnanat2's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The ONLY reason there is no longer a differentiation between MD and DO is that the DO programs changed to mimic the MD programs. They just included their osteopathic theory and manipulation...

12. A proposal for the future of advance nursing practice

    NPinWCH replied to hoosier guy's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Well said and I couldn't agree

13. A proposal for the future of advance nursing practice

    NPinWCH replied to hoosier guy's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I only want to add that even if/when DNP becomes the standard, MSN prepared NPs won't have to worry about "salvaging" their careers as long as they keep their certification up to date. Believe it or...

14. A few questions for current NP's

    NPinWCH replied to stephljudy's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Like other posters mentioned, it does depend on your job market, but I'd add also on your own willingness to do certain work. I've seen plenty of retail quick care clinics that offer PT or even per...

15. Vent about healthcare

    NPinWCH replied to MomRN0913's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I'm an FNP in family practice with another FNP and 2 MDs. I provide annual well visits for women on a regular basis and have found early, and not so early cervical cancers and breast cancers. Myself...