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Should Nurse Practitioners Read X-Rays?

Health Leaders | Nursing

Nurse practitioners may soon be able to classify chest radiographs, according to the CDC. Nurse practitioners' (NPs) scope of practice will potentially be expanded once again as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) considers allowing NPs to try their hand at reading a specific type of X-ray.

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Nurse Practitioner vs. Doctor: Key Differences Explained

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Nurse practitioners (NPs) and medical doctors (MDs) spend their days making a difference in people’s lives. The main difference between a nurse practitioner and doctor is that NPs undergo less training than MDs —so their responsibilities differ. What is a Nurse Practitioner? What Do Nurse Practitioners Do?

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How to set 2024 career intentions…

New Thing Nurse

How do I set 2024 career intentions? Spend some time considering what fuels your nursing fire. Wells, MSN, RN, CEN, CNL is an experienced nurse career strategist dedicated to helping nurses and nurse practitioners of all experience levels and specialties achieve success in their nursing and NP journeys.

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Nurse Practitioners: #1 Job in 2024

Daily Nurse

As a popular career path, nurse practitioners have been in the ascendant for some time now, and 2024 is no exception. No matter how you slice it, the nurse practitioner career has been enjoying its day in the sun, and the trend is destined to continue for the foreseeable future. News has not disappointed.

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FTC Bans Noncompete Clause: What Does It Mean for Nurse Practitioners?

Nurse Practitioners in Business

The rule, issued in April 2024, categorizes noncompete clauses as “an unfair method of competition” under Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act. Impact on Employed Nurse Practitioners: How might the recent FTC rule affect employed NPs? appeared first on Nurse Practitioners in Business.

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Finding and Staying in Compliance with Collaborating Physicians

Nurse Practitioners in Business

As nurse practitioners (NPs), we often find ourselves navigating a complex relationship with collaborating physicians. As of July 2024, 19 states still require some form of formal physician collaboration for NPs. Having practiced in a full practice state, I’ve experienced the benefits of voluntary collaboration.

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HIPAA Violations and Small Practices

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Topic Resources HIPAA Definition HIPAA Violations Enforcement HIPAA Violation Cases HIPAA for Professionals HHS May 24, 2024 Webinar: Privacy Matters More Resources Catch up on all the NP Business Matters podcasts here. Check out the Nurse Practitioners in Business Facebook Group Become a Member of the NPBO Ready to start your own practice?

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