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The First Year: What to Expect When Running a New Nurse Practitioner Practice

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Youve taken the bold step of starting your own nurse practitioner (NP) practice. This is an exciting milestone, but lets face ityour first year in business is going to be a whirlwind. Most practices grow gradually through word-of-mouth and strategic marketing. Market online using social media and Google My Business.

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Upsells in Healthcare: Ethical, Legal, Risky?

Nurse Practitioners in Business

As an NP in private practice, youre balancing patient care with operating a business. All business owners are looking for ways to increase income and boost the bottom line. Upselling and cross-selling are widely used practices to do just that; they increase the value of a sale or service.

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22 Non-Clinical Occupational Therapy Jobs to Consider

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

AOTA advocates that entrepreneurship offers occupational therapy practitioners diverse opportunitiesfrom private practice and consulting to telehealth, online businesses and product creationto make a meaningful impact in their communities. Start Your OT Practice Starting your private practice may be easier than you think.

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How to Start a Physical Therapy Business: 14 Steps Guide

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Do you dream of starting a physical therapy business after graduating from a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program ? Compared to working as an employee in a clinic, owning a private physical therapist practice gives you more autonomy, helps you grow as an entrepreneur and clinician and offers the potential for higher income.

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Privacy Alert – Real Life Stories

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Most of us don’t think about HIPAA violations in the context of small, private practices. Consequence : This can lead to fines, loss of license, and severe damage to the reputation of the practice and provider. In Conclusion, As with everything in your business, the buck stops with you!

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How to Become a Nurse Practitioner and Open Your Own Practice

Scrubs

Here is a guide to earning your nurse practitioner qualifications and launching the practice of your dreams. Become a Registered Nurse With a BSN There are many different types of nurses, from nurse assistants to licensed practical nurses to registered nurses with ADNs.

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Three Trailblazing Hawaiian Nurses: Part 3 – Hawaii’s First Nurse Midwife

Minority Nurse

She inspected midwife bags to ensure all the necessary equipment was present and clean, and she followed up on reports of lay midwives practicing without a license. In 1949, she approached a busy obstetrical office in Honolulu and was hired to create a series of six two-hour classes about pregnancy, labor and delivery, and infant care.