[NPInfo] Michigan and physical therapy

[Cavsnt at aol.com]

In NY an NP can order PT.   We can also prescribe dangerous drugs :-)
Call your state organization to clarify this practice issue.

We had some problems with respiratory therapy a few years back, but it was 
resolved with the assistance of our state NP association.   It seems some 
therapists would not accept the orders.   For me , this is another good reason to 
belong to your state organization.   We will only be as strong as our weakest 
link.   If the state organization is weak, members leaving, not being 
politically active, not lobbying, not watching out for legislation that is or will be 
harmful to our role, then it becomes your responsibility to make the 
organization better.   If you are joined by 75% of your fellow NPs, just imagine what 
clout!   Sadly, it is usually way below that number, and the gains accomplished 
by a few are truly impressive.   There are NPs out there that go blindly 
through their career, without a single thought of being professionally active, until 
they run into a brick wall they never saw coming because they didn't have the 
"time"   or the   "money"   to invest in their professional organization.   
Sorry for the soapbox rant.
good luck
Claire Vacca


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