Monthly Archives: October 2011

Conference Wrap-Up & PSA

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Stephen

I am just back from a great conference given by my state’s nurse practitioner association. I recently blogged about the benefits of clinically-based conferences. The keynote was given by nurse practitioner, Dr. Eileen O’Grady – a health care policy guru … Continue reading →

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NP Clinical Placements & Residencies

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Stephen

At some point throughout a student nurse practitioner’s scholastic experience, they will be assigned or will seek out a clinical placement. Some schools utilize various clinical sites that they’ve used in the past while some schools expect student’s to find … Continue reading →

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What Motivates You?

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Stephen

Are you motivated? What motivates you? Motivation is a complex concept to try to understand. Some may say that different individuals are motivated by varying factors. Some may surmise that money and rewards are motivation. I believe they are not. Motivators can be defined as factors that were intrinsic … Continue reading →

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Conferences

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Stephen

Next week, I’m headed to beautiful Saratoga Springs, NY, for my state nurse practitioner association’s annual conference. I am looking forward to meeting other nurse practitioners across the State and re-connecting with some colleagues that I’ve met from prior conferences. … Continue reading →

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Are Web-Based EHRs Right for Your Practice?

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Stephen

Today, Electronic Health Records (EHRs) systems are available in basically 2 formats: (1) the traditional server-based set-up or (2) the newer web-based variety. The former requires the up-front purchase of hardware (a server) that is usually housed within the physical … Continue reading →

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Occupational Exposures

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Stephen

Working in occupational (AKA employee) health, I see my share of bloodborne pathogen exposures (BBPE). These are usually in the form of needlesticks, splashes, and bites. The most common injuries that I see occur when someone is drawing blood from … Continue reading →

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Healthy Vending Machines

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Stephen

A recent article in the NY Times, Schools Dangle Carrots, but it’s a Tough Sale, refers to a program in a Long Island, NY high school that has placed a ‘healthy’ vending machine along-side traditional vending machines. This is actually … Continue reading →

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DNP in the Mainstream Media

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Stephen

The NP community is abuzz with the recent article on the NY Times website, “When the Nurse Wants to be Called ‘Doctor.‘” The article mostly focuses on the doctor of nursing practice (DNP) degree and how that may impact patients … Continue reading →

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