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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. State Scope of Practice Rules: Familiarize yourself with regulations specific to your state. Billing Rules : Understand the no-no, such as false claims, avoiding incident-to in private practice, under-coding, and over-coding.

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Don’t Wing It: Plan Your NP Practice

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Unfortunately, some practices start with the wing it approach, with an idea and a vision but not much planning. Many Nurse Practitioners enter private practice with a strong passion for patient care but little experience in running a business. Small independent practices are at a disadvantage from the start.

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From RN to NP: Navigating Your Path to a Nurse Practitioner Career

Post University

As advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), nurse practitioners (NPs) can provide their patients with a broad range of healthcare services. If you are interested in thenurse practitionercareerpath, discover how to go from working as aregistered nurse(RN) to taking on this advanced, specialized nursing position.

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The Key To Understanding Your Practice Finances

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Tracking the financial health of your practice is as important as tracking the physical health of a person. Comfortable… As a Nurse Practitioner, youre comfortable with the physical side of things a patients weight, blood pressure, lab results, and the like. Its essential to be aware of them and how they work together.

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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. Upselling and cross-selling are widely used practices to do just that; they increase the value of a sale or service. appeared first on Nurse Practitioners in Business. Unfortunately, the two dont always align.

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Exploring APRN Certifications: How to Choose the Right One for Your Career

Daily Nurse

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) include nurse practitioners, nurse anesthetists, clinical nurse specialists, and nurse midwives. Below, I will briefly discuss the certifications specific to the nursing specialty selected. The FNP primarily works in a clinical setting.

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8 Types of DNP Specialties to Prepare You for a Rewarding Nursing Career

Post University

The skills and concepts that are taught in this type of degree program are necessary for a successful management or leadership position in the nursing profession. DNPs work in a wide range of healthcare facilities, including hospitals, outpatient care centers, and private practices. Where Do DNPs Work?