Do you use Nurse Practitioners??
 

I am going to be moving to TV in 2013 and I will be looking for a job as a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner. I want to know how poplular NPs are to people who are living in TV? Do you go see them for your Primary Care pr Specialists health care visits? All feedback will be greatly appreciated. :ho:

Both my primary and my endocronologist up north were Nurse practioners and I loved going to them. I also see one down here. I've found they tend to listen more and I've not had any issues re: any of them.

Our oncologist has a nurse practioner and she would be the one to whom we asked questions between scheduled doctor visits. She was very helpful and returned calls the same day.

My family doctor uses one here.

Most doctors have one, but not a fan...I am paying the same to see a NP or the Doctor. for my money I want the Doctor

Use NP often, especially for general stuff. I think most doctors here have at least one who works with them.

Some of the best health care I received in MA has been from NP's and PA's. They seem far less rushed and are quite knowledgable. My guess is you should be okay in TV. Good luck

My insurance (Blue Cross/Blue Shield Federal) does NOT cover Nurse Practitioners.

:( I wouldn't think the billing to an Ins. company would mention that you saw the Dr. or the NP. :ho: But I only see the Doctor, thats what I'm paying for.

NPs
 

Lake Family Medicine has a NP who I see most of the time. She is very good. I used to be in the medical field many years ago and feel safe in her care.

She is...but "IF" we keep telling folks she'll be too busy to get in to see her!
Sylvia is THE best!!!

:22yikes: Yea, we better be quiet. She told me 2 weeks ago that people have come in and mentioned me on TOTV, that's why they went to see her.