Patients at Risk
Patients at Risk exposes the political maneuvering and corporate greed that has led to the replacement of physicians by lesser trained practitioners, including nurse practitioners and physician assistants. As corporations seek to save money and government agencies aim to increase constituent access, minimum qualifications for our nation’s healthcare guardians continue to decline—with deadly consequences. This is a story that has not yet been told, and one that has dangerous repercussions for all Americans.
Patients at Risk
Nurse practitioner describes gaps in education: "I wasn't fully equipped like I thought I was"
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Rebekah Bernard MD
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Season 1
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Episode 19
Patrice Little DNP discusses limitations in nurse practitioner education and explains why she created a platform to better prepare NP students. Doctor of Nurse Practice Little shares that while she wrote her scholarly project on "full practice authority" for NPs, she realized that many NPs who prioritize patient safety - herself included - don't want independent practice.
Patrice Little DNP's site: https://www.npstudentmagazine.com/
PhysiciansForPatientProtection.org