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Choosing the Right Pharmacy Job
Pharmacists have so many different practice settings to consider that choosing the right one can be difficult. Learn how to focus your search.
Medscape Pharmacists, June 2006
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What Is a Noncompete Agreement in an Employment Contract?
I recently encountered a noncompete agreement in an employment contract. I did not sign it. What is a noncompete clause, and what are the ramifications of not signing it?
Medscape Nurses, June 2006
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Job Interviewing Techniques
Use these tips to help you land the job you want.
Medscape Pharmacists, May 2006
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The Role of Inhaled Insulin in Patient Care
Will the new inhaled insulin (Exubera) replace injectable insulin products?
Medscape Pharmacists, April 2006
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Can a Nurse Practitioner Act as an Attending at a Nonskilled Nursing Facility?
Can an NP act as an attending at a nonskilled nursing facility in Illinois or in other states?
Medscape Nurses, March 2006
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Can a Nurse Practitioner Act as an Attending at a Nonskilled Nursing Facility?
Can an NP act as an attending at a nonskilled nursing facility in Illinois or in other states?
Medscape Nurses, March 2006
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What Is the Legal Definition of "For Cause" in Employee Drug and Alcohol Testing?
I am an APN working in an employee health office. I was asked to perform a "for cause" breath test on an employee. What is the legal definition of "for cause"?
Medscape Nurses, February 2006
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Are APNs Required to Have a Collaborative Agreement With All of the Surgeons Whose Patients They Treat?
I see patients of many different physician/surgeons. Am I required to have a collaborative agreement with all of the surgeons whose patients I follow/treat?
Medscape Nurses, February 2006
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Can You Tell Me More About NPs Acting as "Attendings" for Hospice Patients?
Are there state regulations that would prohibit NPs from being the attending for hospice patients on Medicare or Medicaid? Are NP attendings reimbursed equally to the MD?
Medscape Nurses, January 2006
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Are There Drawbacks to an NP Providing Spa Services?
I am an ANCC-certified APN and I am providing anti-aging/cosmetic services in a medical spa. Will this ultimately jeopardize my credentialing as a "family" nurse practitioner?
Medscape Nurses, January 2006
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Who Can Legally Dispense Drug Samples?
Who can legally dispense drugs from the sample closet? Can licensed practical nurses (LPNs), medical assistants (MAs), and registered nurses (RNs) do this?
Medscape Nurses, December 2005
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Does a Physician Need to Sign All NP Charts?
Does my supervising MD need to review and sign off on every one of my charts? My nurse practice act in Georgia is vague with regard to supervision/collaboration issues.
Medscape Nurses, December 2005
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What Is an Average Caseload for an NP in a Long-term Care Setting?
Can you describe what an average caseload is for an NP in the long-term care setting? What variables should I consider when determining an appropriate caseload?
Medscape Nurses, December 2005
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How Do I Protect Myself From a Noncompliant Patient?
How can I protect myself from a noncompliant patient who decides to sue because of a poor outcome related to his/her noncompliance? Carolyn Buppert offers guidance.
Medscape Nurses, December 2005
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What Are the Variables Related to Nurse Practitioner Orders for Patients at a Home Health Agency Versus a Hospice?
Despite the fact that I can act and bill as an attending for my patients, I am told by VNA hospice that I cannot sign my own orders. Is it true that only physicians can sign the orders?
Medscape Nurses, October 2005
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Vancomycin Duration of Treatment
How long should a patient receive vancomycin therapy? A number of patient factors must be considered.
Medscape Pharmacists, October 2005
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Pertussis Treatment
What are the best recommendations for the diagnosis, containment, and treatment of pertussis from a practical standpoint in an outpatient clinical setting today? Find out what an expert says.
Medscape Pharmacists, September 2005
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HIPAA Compliance and Electronic Medical Records
What do I have to do to be HIPAA compliant if I only use electronic medical records?
Medscape Business of Medicine, September 2005
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What Do I Need to Know About Keeping My Own Patient Visit Records?
An NP asks: Do I have a legal right to see my patient visits as tracked by the practice's billing company or office? Are there legal issues related to photocopying charge slips for my own records?
Medscape Nurses, June 2005
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Medical Privacy and Disclosures to Parole Officers
Parole officers have demanded to see the files of clients.
Medscape Business of Medicine, May 2005
