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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. Onboarding Staff: Train staff on your workflows, technology, and practice policies. All staff should be cross-trained. Congratulations! A medical assistant to help with patient prep and follow-ups.

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Late Arrivals, No-Shows? Effective Strategies for NPs

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Educate and Train Your Staff Ultimately, reducing no-shows and late arrivals requires a team effort. Train Your Front Desk Staff: Train your staff so they know how to enforce policies consistently and professionally. Example: Conduct regular staff training sessions addressing no-shows and late arrivals.

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

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Here are some ideas on how a practice can incorporate a customer-centric approach while maintaining the necessary standards of care: Train your Staff: If you have staff, train them to be customer-focused and provide exceptional patient care. Train them to improve communication skills, empathy, and patient engagement.

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ADA… What It Means For Your Practice

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Medical providers, including dentists, nurse practitioners, and physicians, are covered and fall under public accommodations. Training and Policies 1. Staff Training: Staff must be trained in ADA requirements and what constitutes reasonable accommodation for patients.

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Privacy Alert – Real Life Stories

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Do NOT let this happen in your office… TRAIN YOUR STAFF! Train them on privacy issues so they understand their importance. Train them so they know how to handle HIPAA-protected information. Train them so they know how to obtain information from patients checking in, whether they are new or returning patients.

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

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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? through 2033.

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5 Strategies to Shield Your Practice Against Violence and Threats

Nurse Practitioners in Business

3 Staff Training: Provide regular training for all staff on conflict resolution, de-escalation techniques, and how to respond to threatening or violent behavior. The post 5 Strategies to Shield Your Practice Against Violence and Threats appeared first on Nurse Practitioners in Business.

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