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Elite NP discovers our content, calls us a troll
We prefer the term "concerned physician".
Nurse practitioners (NPs) are the quintessential midlevel provider, coming in various flavors such as FNP, AGACNP, and PMHNP. Numbering ~325,000 in the US, these midlevels' education often consists of little more than an online diploma mill degree and 500 hours of clinical exposure, amounting to less than 5% of a physician's training. Yet, many states allow them to practice independently without physician supervision or oversight.
Hate Mail
We prefer the term "concerned physician".
Nurse Practitioner
NP Karen demands a refund for her hurt feelings!
Noctor
Buy one unsterile NP liposuction, get a post-op surgical site infection free!
Nurse Practitioner
That's why we did your homework for you.
News
For Immediate Release: U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Massachusetts BOSTON – A Virginia-based nurse practitioner has been charged in connection with a $7.8 million telemedicine fraud scheme involving medically unnecessary durable medical equipment (DME), including orthotics such as back and knee braces. Daphne Jenkins, 64, was charged
Noctor
Admittedly, "Now Care NP" just doesn't have the same ring to it.
News
NP Elizabeth Hernandez, 45, of Homestead, signed thousands of orders for medically unnecessary orthotic braces and genetic tests, resulting in fraudulent Medicare billings in excess of $200 million.
Social Media Consults
It's anyone's guess whether the patient in question is dead or alive.
Noctor
When only one out of the three "highly skilled doctors" you claim to employ is an actual physician, perhaps you should re-consider your ad campaign.
Nurse Practitioner
We're bothered by NP Julie's sheer lack of self-awareness.
Nurse Practitioner
We're not sure who's more delusional - the NP who posted this job offer, or any physician who's crazy enough to risk their medical license for 200 dollars a month.
Nurse Practitioner
You're going to need some eye bleach after reading this article. Viewer discretion is advised.