Question about furnishing number

lilboboxox · Aug 23, 2009

Hello,

I am a CA NP. Please do not let any MD talk you into "volunteering" for these 520 hours, although I've heard of several NPs who had gotten their furnishing # this way. A practice/clinic/hospital that values your education/experience/worth enough to want to hire you should not be asking you to "volunteer" your professional service for 6 months.

And yes, you can get the 520 hours from different MDs, but keep in mind that only 20 hours will count per week (thus for a minimum of 6 months is required). Working 40 hours a week doesn't mean you can apply for your furnishing # in 13 weeks.

Feel free to email me if you have any other questions. Welcome to the profession! :)

ashdre · Nov 24, 2009

Hi,

Do you know if the supervising MD needs to be in the same clinic? If he is not can he pre-sign the script pad and then give to me to furnish? I can't seem to find that answer anywhere.

Thanks in advance!

lilboboxox · Nov 24, 2009

Any MD who agrees to "supervise" you (or ideally, "mentor" you) should be present in the clinic in case you have questions.

FYI, pre-signed prescriptions are illegal. Stand up for yourself and do not use them!!! If you absolutely must (which I strongly advise you not to), at least make sure the MD is in the same clinic as pharmacies may call with questions regarding what's written/handwriting/dosage/whatnot.

See articles below: http://community.advanceweb.com/blogs/np_5/archive/2008/10/07/signed-blank-prescriptions-a-cautionary-tale.aspx

ashdre · Nov 24, 2009

Thanks so much for your response. I am new to this thread to and I wanted to email you but can't seen to figure out how I can? I appreciate the link that you posted - thank you soooo much for the information!