Nurses Ask The Experts

Ask the Experts

What if a Child Gets COVID at School? School Liability Waivers Some schools are requiring parents to sign a waiver of liability in case a student gets COVID that's traced to school.
September 2020
Pandemic Demands: Can an Employer Do This? Nurse practitioners may be asked to cut their hours, accept less pay, or deploy elsewhere. Can employers require this?
Ask the Experts, June 2020
Medically Managing Opioid-Induced Constipation: A Primer It is estimated that half of patients taking opioids for pain relief experience constipation. New evidence hints at better ways to manage this adverse event.
Ask the Pharmacists, September 2019
NPs vs PAs: What's the Difference? On the surface they might seem the same, but differences do exist between these advanced practice professionals.
August 2019
Take Your Patients to a New Practice? Why Not? A clinician asks what it means to 'solicit' patients upon leaving one practice and going to another.
August 2019
How Much Productivity Bonus Should I Ask For? Here are guidelines for deciding whether a productivity bonus offer is reasonable and fair.
Ask the Experts, July 2019
Do PDMPs Influence Opioid Drug Overdose Rates? A recent review evaluates the impact of prescription drug monitoring programs on nonfatal and fatal drug overdoses, including some possible unintended consequences.
Ask the Pharmacists, June 2019
Must I Take Calls From a Nurse Practitioner's Patients? A physician wants to know whose responsibility it is to take after-hours calls from an NP's patients.
June 2019
Credentialing the Nurse Practitioner The NP's qualifications and credentials must match the requirements of the practice.
June 2019
Which Drugs Interact With Lab Tests? Drug-lab test interactions frequently occur yet often remain unrecognized. What should you be aware of?
Ask the Pharmacists, June 2019
I Need Help, but Employee or Independent Contractor? I'd like to have an independent contractor help out in my practice. Is that legal?
May 2019
Perilous Drug Prescribing: One, Two, or Three? A clinician asks about concomitant prescribing of the trio of opioids, benzos, and muscle relaxants.
April 2019
How Specific Should an Employment Contract Be? A nurse practitioner negotiating an employment contract wants it to specify her work hours. Is this a reasonable request?
Legal and Professional Issues for Nurses, March 2019
'Outside' Income-Producing Activities Forbidden Should you accept an employment contract that forbids having a second source of income?
Legal and Professional Issues for Nurses, March 2019
OTC Insomnia Supplements: The Latest Evidence Dietary supplements are used by millions of people seeking a good night's sleep, but which ones are safe and effective?
Ask the Pharmacists, March 2019
A Patient Refuses Best Medical Advice. What Should I Do? Is an 'against medical advice ' waiver necessary to protect the provider and the facility?
Ask the Experts, March 2019
If Parents Don't Comply, What Should Clinicians Do? Is it too soon to call child protective services to report possible medical neglect?
Legal and Professional Issues for Nurses, February 2019
Can a Nurse Practitioner Take a Locum Tenens Position? Before agreeing to cover for a physician on leave, NPs and medical practices should be aware of Medicare's fee-for-time compensation rule.
Legal and Professional Issues for Nurses, February 2019
A Drug-by-Drug Guide to Treating Insomnia Which drugs and supplements commonly used for the treatment of chronic insomnia are supported by clinical evidence and practice guidelines?
Ask the Pharmacists, February 2019
Nurses Called "Doctor"? I am thinking of going back to school to earn a DNP. If I earn this degree, can I be called "Doctor" when I practice? How must I identify myself to the public as a nurse practitioner?
Ask the Experts, July 2020

Disclaimer
The information in this web site reflects the views of the authors only and not Medscape. These materials may discuss uses and dosages for therapeutic products that have not been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration. A qualified health care professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product discussed. All readers should verify all information and data before treating patients or utilizing any therapies noted in this program.