Monthly Archives: January 2012

Provider Ratings: How Many Stars?

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Stephen

When you are a licensed and practicing provider, the chances are that some web site will give patients the opportunity to rate you. Provider ratings are a very sore subject for many providers since many of the categories are subjective. It … Continue reading →

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An App for All That

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Stephen

Smartphones have changed the way that many of us live our daily lives. From simple apps like the calendar and to-do lists to sophisticated drug reference apps, the smartphone is here to stay and will only be further integrated into … Continue reading →

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The Elephant in the (Exam) Room

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Stephen

Malpractice. Nobody likes to think about malpractice and malpractice insurance however, it is a necessary requirement for both students and all other practicing nurse practitioners. It’s as if we don’t already have enough to worry about by correctly identifying the correct condition, … Continue reading →

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New Nurse Practitioners: Do THIS Before Getting Your First Job

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Stephen

So you are a newly minted nurse practitioner. You have your license and certification in hand and are ready to join the workforce as an advanced practice nurse. The only problem is that you are having difficulty finding that first … Continue reading →

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And You Thought Identity Theft Was Bad

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Stephen

How many times have we heard the story of a laptop being stolen or lost that contained detailed medical records and information of thousands of patients? It seems like these stories are becoming increasingly common. As the healthcare industry is … Continue reading →

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5 Essential Tools for Nurse Practitioner Students

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Stephen

There are a few essential tools that really helped me get through school and clinicals. Today, I am sharing my list of tools that will help nurse practitioner students. 1. Smartphone. A smartphone is essential for today’s clinician. As the … Continue reading →

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5 Myths About Nurse Practitioners Debunked

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Stephen

Despite 150,000+ nurse practitioners in practice across the United States today and nearly a 50 year history, some myths still exist regarding NPs and NP practice. Here is a list of 5 debunked myths about nurse practitioners. 1. Nurse Practitioners … Continue reading →

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Is Your Practice Prepared to Handle These Challenges?

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Stephen

Privacy and confidentiality are paramount factors in the provision of health care and form the basis of the relationship between the patient and provider. The introduction and proliferation of electronic health records (EHRs) potentially puts the tenets of patient privacy … Continue reading →

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5 Predictions for Nurse Practitioners in 2012

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Stephen

I don’t purport to see into the future nor have any magical powers (unfortunately) but there are five very clear trends that I can see happening for nurse practitioners in 2012. Increased Utilization of Nurse Practitioners Throughout the Health Care … Continue reading →

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