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Matthew Laird
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
- Phoenix, AZ
- Walden University, Minneapolis, MN
- Accepting new patients
Adult ADHD in 2024: The Rise in Diagnosis and Stimulant Use
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is often thought of as a condition that affects children, but what many people don’t realize is that ADHD can persist into adulthood....
“I Love You, But Stay Off My Phone"
How Technology Is Affecting Our Relationships and Mental HealthWe live in an age where staying connected to others is as simple as picking up our phones. But with this convenience...
What lifestyle changes can I make to improve my heart health?
As you keep a healthy diet, talk to your Provider about your blood lab results and if they agree to begin taking a supplemental O-Mega 3 fish oil.
Hope that helps!
Matthew
How is the daily work different for a nurse and nurse practitioner?
Conversely, a Nurse Practitioner is also very busy, but more on an interpersonal and intellectual level. Their role is also to care for the patient, but delegation is critical. The daily needs of patients are assumed by others, as the NP is responsible for the oversight of all licensed personnel under which their assigned patients are currently being cared.
Depending on the scope of practice, this can be a challenging and rewarding.
Mainly, after rounds, as an NP you are able to leave, find quiet refuge, finish charting, and take calls.
Once you feel comfortable having your own practice, you then form an LLC, get malpractice insurance, choose an EHR, and learn about networking as you advance your career to full autonomy (if you practice in a full authority state), or seek an attending MD to supervise you in your practice.
The bottom line is; be as professional as you can, make lots of great contacts, be a lifelong learner, and above all, always know your worth.
All the Best!
Matthew