Noreaster

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1. Information on Ortho NP and PA Please

   Noreaster replied to cal565's topic in NP

   That's a pretty sweet find by MacD for an NP ortho fellowship. I'd guess there aren't too many of those in ortho for NPs. Keep also in mind: if it's ortho you want, you should try to get into something like that Fellowship or something b/c most time...

2. Differences (Educative/Clinical) between NP & PA

   Noreaster replied to jstuben's topic in NP

   Where did I say that a PA can be independent all the time? I did not. In my last post, I think I made it pretty clear on the proper and real dynamics--at least in my state. Please don't misunderstand my post b/c I am not--repeat--not interested in...

3. Differences (Educative/Clinical) between NP & PA

   Noreaster replied to jstuben's topic in NP

   Here's a point of contention: The above sentance is quite true. It is, however, often misinturpreted and misunderstood. Many seem to think that having a supervising physician, (SP), means that every thing must be okay'd, run past, approved by, checke...

4. Differences (Educative/Clinical) between NP & PA

   Noreaster replied to jstuben's topic in NP

   huh, didn't know that about Australia. Right now, PAs are being initiated in England. Many PAs have gone over there to help things get started; I've a friend, who has gone over for a few months. Too bad about NPs in Aussie only being "initiators" i...

5. Just a note on the NP vs PA debate...

   Noreaster replied to TMnurse's topic in NP

   In my Master's PA program, I had 12 full months of rotations with like 1 week off (and a holiday or 2) for 40-50 hours per week. The numbers that were origionally quoted weren't too far off, really. The clinical rotations were typically 5 days a week...

6. Differences (Educative/Clinical) between NP & PA

   Noreaster replied to jstuben's topic in NP

   The differences in both should be spelled out, thus it is good getting both NPs' and PAs' viewpoints on these professions, as the OP'er requested. I often see nurses and NPs on the popular PA forum I often visit and it is entirly welcomed, as should ...

7. Do NP's work under MD's?

   Noreaster replied to FNPhopeful's topic in NP

   Thanks for info. I see some info about DEAs and about co-signing charts but was specifically wondering about the scenario of if one were to open a practice, with own building, staff, and complete facilities. Which states can this be done in where t...

8. Do you think NP independance push may backfire on us?

   Noreaster replied to PNP2005's topic in NP

   I don't think the OP'er was "missing" the fact of what NPs are designed to do in the nature of working in their scope, necessarily... The point was simply that some seem to think more highly of themselves than they ought. The OP'er is a NP, right? I ...

9. Do NP's work under MD's?

   Noreaster replied to FNPhopeful's topic in NP

   Oh, thanks. So, in other words, there are certain states, where collaborative doc is not needed for a NP to run a completely independant practice? Does anybody know which states allow this?

10. Do NP's work under MD's?

    Noreaster replied to FNPhopeful's topic in NP

    Quick question: for those few entirely NP-run clinics out there, is there any need for a collaborative doc at all, whatsoever, or can the NP in this situation run entirely solo with no collaboration with any doc whatsoever?

11. Do NP's work under MD's?

    Noreaster replied to FNPhopeful's topic in NP

    Again, let's please end the battle, shall we? Some people would rather see a physician; some people would rather see an NP; some people would rather see their PA. I'd hope we, as adults, can reason in our minds enough to understand that we shouldn't...

12. Do NP's work under MD's?

    Noreaster replied to FNPhopeful's topic in NP

    Great post! I, personally, wish we'd all get over the semantics and terminology: working under a physician; supervising phsician; collaborative physician. When a mid-level provider works among physicians, who wouldn't fully utilize their extensive tr...

13. Np/pa?

    Noreaster replied to HelloKitty123's topic in NP

    If you ever wanted to check out the physician assistant profession--an other mid-level practitioner position, a good site for that would be: www.physicianassociate.net Best of luck with whatever you choose

14. Do you think NP independance push may backfire on us?

    Noreaster replied to PNP2005's topic in NP

    amen to that! it didn't sound like the op'er was questioning advocating, just raising a concern of some "thinking more highly of themselves then they aught" kind of arrogance, which is--in some places--more prevelent than some may know or think.

15. Do you think NP independance push may backfire on us?

    Noreaster replied to PNP2005's topic in NP

    The original post raises a valid concern/issue. I really appreciate the OP's humble attitude but also loving and not short-changing being an NP. PNP2005, keep that heart and mindset!!! Working among a good number of NPs I see different attitudes. My ...