u/jkniziolek

I’ve been in and out of NA for the last 4 years. I like attending meetings, I like the friends I’ve made, I love the higher power and spirituality.
The thing I don’t love, is complete abstinence. I truly feel like I can have a glass of wine every once in a while and not go into oblivion and use like I did in my worst days. I truly do not believe I have a problem with alcohol.
We like to say “take what you like but leave the rest” but I feel like a fraud for feeling this way. And attending meetings anyways. I love the friendship. Idk. Just struggling with this. And if this program is still the best way for me in my life right now.
Does it have to be all or nothing?

I met with a potential collaborating physician and she told me she doesn’t have a prescriptive authority agreement with any of the nurse practitioners she delegates. Only the prescriptive delegation registration with the Texas Medical Board.

I’m still trying to get an understanding on these things, is this correct? From what I have researched, the prescriptive authority agreement is required.

I am starting 1099 with a Telehealth company, they want me to get my DEA in Texas, my home state. I’ve been fronting everything, and will get reimbursed once I go live seeing patients.
How does it work with the collaborating physician? Do you have to make the collaborative prescriptive agreement to apply for DEA? And basically start your contract (and start paying them) while you wait for your DEA and then wait for insurance credentialing as well?
Just seems dumb to be paying for someone who isn’t doing anything for you 😑
Any insight?

I’m applying for initial APRN licensure for Texas, New Mexico, Delaware and Washington state. Any feedback as to speed of response? Responsiveness of the board of nursing?
I’m in Texas, so I’m somewhat aware of time as they said don’t even ask us for an update unless at least 20 business days have passed 🤪 but the application felt the most straight forward.
Any feedback on licensure for NM, DE or WA?
Thanks!