An increasing number of medical practices are adding cosmetic procedures to their menu of services. These procedures, such as administering Botox and ...
As a nurse practitioner working in the emergency department, I’ve become accustomed to treating patients for sexually transmitted infections. In fact,...
There are several states in which scope of practice laws for APRNs mention dentists. As a nurse practitioner I had never considered that I might work ...
**Note: last updated in 2018 Drugs are divided into categories referred to as ‘schedules’ based on properties such as their potential for abuse, safet...
Whether you are a seasoned nurse practitioner or a new grad looking for an adventure, volunteering abroad is a great experience that is not only benef...
The first time a death certificate appears on your desk as a nurse practitioner is a nerve wracking moment. Are you allowed to sign death certificates...
Recently we had a panel of attorneys share advice for nurse practitioners related to medical malpractice. As NPs, medical malpractice is something we ...
By Jennifer Lankford, Labor and Employment Attorney
While none of us as nurse practitioners intentionally messes up, the reality is that our role comes with a high level of responsibility. Misjudgments ...
Not all states require that nurse practitioners “collaborate with” or are “supervised by” physicians. While 33 states and DC allow nurse practitioners...
When a NP or PA receives a job offer, there are many aspects of the employment relationship that must be carefully analyzed. But let’s be honest, comp...
With a record breaking 20.5 million people in the United States involved in direct sales in 2016, chances are that you’ve probably been targeted a tim...
