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re: How do you feel about Nurse Practitioners?
Posted on 3/20/24 at 12:03 pm to The Squonk
Posted on 3/20/24 at 12:03 pm to The Squonk
I drove for Uber briefly and once gave a kid who was in school to be a NP a ride somewhere. That’s all I’ve got.
This post was edited on 3/20/24 at 12:04 pm
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Posted on 3/20/24 at 12:05 pm to SaintlyTiger88
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How do you feel about Nurse Practitioners?
Posted on 3/20/24 at 12:05 pm to bigpetedatiga
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A NP with 20 years under their belt actual practice is going to be more qualified than an MD with let's say 5 years or less of experience. In medicine experience is king.
An MD that is 5 years out of residency is about the peak of quality medical care. They still remember the rare stuff from training, but also have enough experience to know how to handle the things they can’t teach you in a textbook.
A NP is often getting advice from other NP’s from a Facebook group.
Posted on 3/20/24 at 12:07 pm to Bert Macklin FBI
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If you're there to get a sex change you need a psychologist.
Posted on 3/20/24 at 12:07 pm to tgrbaitn08
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IF you're there for a follow up after surgery, a PA or NP is all you need
I always see my medical doctor for anything that’s not urgent care related. And especially after a surgery. I’d for sure want the man who cut me to examine me post op.
I don’t have an issue with NP’s or PA’s- but my MD and I have a wonderful relationship and he knows my medical history vv well and is extremely thorough.
He’s the one who took the time to figure out my liver medical mystery issues last year. He probably saved my life honestly.
So- no. I’m not going to see a NP or PA for anything that I can see my MD for.
But that’s just me. And it’s just my preference. And that’s ok. And it is ok if others are fine seeing the NP/PA. Many of my friends are NP/PAs - so I’m not knocking the professions at all.
Just my preference.
This post was edited on 3/20/24 at 12:09 pm
Posted on 3/20/24 at 12:09 pm to tigernurse
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And especially after a surgery. I’d for want to man who cut me to examine me post op.
I don’t have an issue with NP’s or PA’s- but my MD and I have a wonderful relationship and he knows my medical history vv well and is extremely thorough.
He’s the one who took the time to figure out my liver medical mystery issues last year. He probably saved my life honestly.
So- no. I’m not going to see a NP or PA for anything that I can see my MD for.
A lot of times, not all the time, the Dr's PA or NP is present during surgery and/or is very aware of the procedure.
Posted on 3/20/24 at 12:10 pm to SaintlyTiger88
Don't like them, but it seems they are the only game in town.
Posted on 3/20/24 at 12:10 pm to SaintlyTiger88
We talking like for a yearly check up or run of the mill illnesses and injuries? If so I think an NP is fine.
If some weird shite starts happening I'd see a doctor.
Just make sure it's an actual Nurse practitioner and not just a regular nurse. All they can do it put on bandaid and push IVs.
If some weird shite starts happening I'd see a doctor.
Just make sure it's an actual Nurse practitioner and not just a regular nurse. All they can do it put on bandaid and push IVs.
This post was edited on 3/20/24 at 12:14 pm
Posted on 3/20/24 at 12:11 pm to SaintlyTiger88
That’s all I see unless it’s something very specific and needs a specialist.
Posted on 3/20/24 at 12:11 pm to SaintlyTiger88
I usually don’t care if it’s just to validate what I already know.
I’ll see a specialist from there
I’ll see a specialist from there
Posted on 3/20/24 at 12:12 pm to Bert Macklin FBI
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My 2 cents on more complicated matters is that an NP had to work as a nurse prior to becoming a NP which means they have more hands on experience with actual patient care than the doctor.
It all depends, not all NP’s are equal.
Way too many people graduating as a RN in May, then starting NP school in June. They have essentially zero independent hands on experience. It’s an huge disservice to them and the patients they’ll see, but schools want that money.
Ideally you want one with a broad depth of experience, particularly ICU. Get a NP with a lot of experience, in many cases you’ll be in as good of hands or better than a MD. I know the NP’s at my MD office, worked with them for years. They’re sharp.
PA’s by and large are worse than inexperienced NP’s.
Posted on 3/20/24 at 12:13 pm to SaintlyTiger88
If I need to be seen for something now, I will prefer my doctor but understand getting into a NP is typically easier. With that said, I always kick over the info from the visit with the NP for my Dr to review and determine if she needs me to come in.
Posted on 3/20/24 at 12:13 pm to L1C4
I have Type 2 diabetes and regularly see an endocrinologist. The first couple of times I went, I saw the actual endocrinologist. For years since then, I have seen the NP’s that work under him, I never see him anymore.
Like others have said, when it comes to routine checkups, it’s normal procedure for docs to delegate that to NP’s or PA’s.
Like others have said, when it comes to routine checkups, it’s normal procedure for docs to delegate that to NP’s or PA’s.
Posted on 3/20/24 at 12:14 pm to SaintlyTiger88
Saw on this morning. Don't mind using them for the easy stuff whatsoever. Usually way quicker to see and like said previously, are often more attentive. However, it pisses me off to no end to still have to pay my specialist co-pay to not only not see a specialist MD, but to not see an MD at all.
Posted on 3/20/24 at 12:14 pm to jcaz
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I’ll see a specialist from there
Sometimes you have to go through a PA or NP to get to the specialist....just depends if you have had a MRI, Xray or CT Scan, in some case they want to see blood/urine test....some specialist wont see you unless you've had those things done
Posted on 3/20/24 at 12:16 pm to Bert Macklin FBI
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f you're there to have brain surgery or a sex change you might want a actual neurosurgeon or plastic surgeon.
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If you're there to get a sex change you need a psychologist.
So we are back to the MD or non-MD question. Do they need a psychologist, or a Psychiatrist (MD)? It seems that psychologists who encourage stuff like that (sex change operations) are more common these days, whereas Psychiatrists are less so.
Posted on 3/20/24 at 12:19 pm to SaintlyTiger88
The one and only time I saw an NP was for my oncologist who I left.
All she did was take my blood pressure twice.
All she did was take my blood pressure twice.
Posted on 3/20/24 at 12:19 pm to Bert Macklin FBI
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The Doctor, on the other hand, went through much more rigorous schooling and apprenticeship and therefore has more in depth knowledge.
I think the Chinese Flu Farce tore the cover off of this illusion. Most people found out their GP doctor doesn't know any more than someone with access to a diagnostic app.
Posted on 3/20/24 at 12:20 pm to tigernurse
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I don’t mind seeing a NP or PA for urgent care crap when it’s something that I know what I need- abx or X-ray or what not- but for ongoing care, yearly visits and anything other than urgent care needs- I always schedule with my medical doctor.
This.
It's easier to get in to see the NP or PA for routine matters, but for annuals and problems where I have no clue what's wrong, give me a physician.
Posted on 3/20/24 at 12:21 pm to tgrbaitn08
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A lot of times, not all the time, the Dr's PA or NP is present during surgery and/or is very aware of the procedure.
I am aware. But thank you.
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