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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. Personalize communication: Use SMS or email appointment reminders. Onboarding Staff: Train staff on your workflows, technology, and practice policies. All staff should be cross-trained. Congratulations!

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Late Arrivals, No-Shows? Effective Strategies for NPs

Nurse Practitioners in Business

However, to effectively manage these problems, you need a unified approach of clear policies, proactive and open communication, and a good dose of patient education. Clearly Communicate Your Policies: Explain your policies when patients first establish with your office. Does that mean you cant do anything about it? No, of course not!

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How Customer-Centric is Your Practice, Business, or Organization?

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Turns out, the owner who does the scheduling insists on using email to communicate with customers, even though he’s been told and asked to use the phone to keep customers informed. Train them to improve communication skills, empathy, and patient engagement. appeared first on Nurse Practitioners in Business.

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ADA… What It Means For Your Practice

Nurse Practitioners in Business

The ADA, enacted in 1990, is a federal law that prohibits discrimination based on disability in: Employment Transportation Public accommodations Communications and Access to government programs and services. Medical providers, including dentists, nurse practitioners, and physicians, are covered and fall under public accommodations.

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5 Strategies to Shield Your Practice Against Violence and Threats

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Here are five strategies for you to review and implement: #1 Develop a Zero-Tolerance Policy: Clearly communicate to all patients and staff that threats, violence, and abusive behavior will not be tolerated in your clinic. Review how you will communicate with each other, patients, and emergency services in case of an emergency.

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What Can You Do with a Master’s in Nursing? 2025 Ultimate Guide

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Graduate nursing degrees enable nurses to deepen their knowledge, hone their skills and choose an advanced specialty. Well answer, What can you do with a masters in nursing? Leadership and Management Roles What can you do with an MSN role specialty, such as Nurse Executive or Nurse Manager?