August 2009 - Posts

Call Schedule Fiasco
August 24, 2009 3:06 PM by Bridget Steiner

So, up until a few weeks ago, my new NP struggles were centered on time management, and the stress that unfortunately comes with being a NP that I am not yet accustomed to. Par for the course, I suppose. Then, a curve ball. The practice manager handed Read More...

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Patients Need to Take More Responsibility
August 20, 2009 11:42 AM by Tina Goodpasture

I don't know if it is the population of patients that I see, but I have a problem with patients that do not take responsibility for their own health or knowledge of their health insurance. I couldn't begin the number of times that I am asked if their Read More...

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New NP Time Management Solutions
August 12, 2009 10:26 AM by Melody Davis

Now, where were we? Last month, I ended my post with the intention to discuss my time management concerns with practice shareholders. (Read Time Management for New NPs .) A meeting has been requested, but shareholders have not met since my last post. Read More...

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Learning Patience in the NP Job Hunt
August 3, 2009 8:52 AM by Beverly Clayton

I have just been informed by the ANCC that my paperwork is under review so I still continue to study and wait for the letter permitting me to sit for my exam. As you can see I am very anxious to get my career underway, but I know "patience is a virtue." Read More...

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