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As I am working with NPs, I get asked many questions that bring back memories of when I first started a private practice. There are so many myths about health care rules and many opinions (not always accurate), that cause some people to over-react when there is a new out-of-the-box idea that takes shape.
Tonight, I decided to post a quick video after an NP asked me...how are we supposed to deal with the backlash from people who call what we are doing a "Two Tier" system? I remember when I first started, the socialist stream of society had a few negative things to say about it. However, I knew deep down that there were many people who just did not understand how the system worked or how the Canada Health Act (CHA) was set up. In fact, nurses, physio, Nurse Practitioners and many other health care providers are indeed NOT insured under the CHA and the other fact is, that there has been a mix of public and private services already for many years and its just smoke and mirrors for certain types of people (but we wont get into the details). Ultimately, Private NP's are able to provide a unique and MUCH needed service to the public and yes, it is private pay, but its also patient centred and highly desirable compared to some of the services out there now. I have been in private practice now for 2 years and I can say with certainty that patients want good care, even if it has a cost attached. The fact is, we service patients from every socioeconomic level and its not just a service for people that are well-off. So private NP's .. keep up the good work and the patients absolutely appreciate everything you do so don't shed any tiers over this one :) ========================================== Diane Gudmundson Nurse Practitioner, Entrepreneur in Manitoba, Canada Irrationally Passionate about defending and advocating for the NP role, outstanding care for patients, supporting and promoting NP’s and with Fitness and Nutrition / disease prevention and de-prescribing! Email: admin@NPautonomy.com FB: facebook.com/NPautonomy Private Practice: www.nponwheels.com NP Blog: www.uniqueprovider.com Join the movement here! www.NPautonomy.com Call/Text: 204-870-0652 ============================================ To become part of the NP independence and autonomy movement, get your name and email on the list ASAP so that you don’t miss out on the upcoming opportunities! www.NPautonomy.com ============================================ Subscribe to this awesome you-tube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTYVbA9x_sd0YPzbNaZnZKw
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Hi...I am Diane Gudmundson, Nurse practitioner now for almost 15 years. Welcome to the world of NP Independence!!
As an NP, I have been through red tape, bureaucracy issues, painful experiences by not being recognized for what I am or what i offer as an NP! I truly LOVED my work with patients, but it was constantly being interfered with by some BS union issue, limitations, poor leadership and so much more. Finally after practicing for almost 14 years, i walked away from public practice and started my own NP independent practice. ...now WHAT a difference this was! I could provide REAL patient-centered care, I could spend time with patients if they needed it and realized WOW, this is so much more rewarding work and it made such a difference for my patients too! Once I was outside the system, I could see just how bad the system and the work environment really was. This created many AHA moments for me and i just knew I would NEVER EVER go back to that....no way! If, as an NP, you are truly seeking a more rewarding work environment and you want to learn more, get your name onto the waitlist for the upcoming webinar where I will be giving an overview of how this works... There is SUCH opportunity out there for NP's and we just have to learn how to do it and create a movement of us in independent practice who see things differently. THIS will truly give us the recognition we deserve and will create demand for our services where it needs to be coming from the MOST! ...more on this coming your way...its truly exciting! Be sure to get your name and email on the list www.NPautonomy.com! :) Diane :) ========================================== INFO: Diane Gudmundson Nurse Practitioner, Entrepreneur in Manitoba, Canada Irrationally Passionate about defending and advocating for the NP role, outstanding care for patients, supporting and promoting NP’s and with Fitness and Nutrition / disease prevention and de-prescribing! Email: admin@NPautonomy.com FB: facebook.com/nponwheels Private Practice: www.nponwheels.com NP Blog: www.uniqueprovider.com Join the movement here! www.NPautonomy.com Call/Text: 204-870-0652 ============================================ To become part of the NP independence and autonomy movement, get your name and email on the list ASAP so that you don’t miss out on the upcoming opportunities! www.NPautonomy.com ============================================ Subscribe to this awesome you-tube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTYVbA9x_sd0YPzbNaZnZKw |
AuthorDiane Gudmundson has been an NP for over 14 years. She has a passion for the value and uniqueness of the NP role in our health care system. Archives
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