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

Nurse Practitioners in Business

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. Setting Goals and Measuring Success How do you know if your first year is a success?

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Remote Nursing: Find Work-From-Home Jobs That Work for You

Nurse.com

These mostly consisted of nurse telephone helplines, or nurse triage, said Mona Stecker, DNP, NP-BC, CNRN, SCRN, who runs a private practice with neurology patients, in Fresno, California. In addition, in a small NIH study, nurses reported overall job satisfaction with working in telehealth nursing.

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The Role of a Nurse Practitioner: What You Need to Know

Every Nurse

They are licensed to provide primary and specialty care to patients of all ages, and they work in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and private practices. NPs are advanced practice registered nurses who provide primary and specialty healthcare services to patients of all ages.

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Nine Reasons Psychology Undergraduate Majors Should Consider a Career in Occupational Therapy

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Psychology majors often cultivate quality communication methods to establish trust and rapport with patients, deliver treatment plans and partner with fellow healthcare professionals. Some OTs move into management roles, while others open a private practice. They are in the service of helping others live their lives more fully.

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Holistic Approaches to Women’s Health: The Philosophy of Certified Nurse Midwives

Every Nurse

They work in hospitals, clinics, and private practices, and they collaborate with other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care for their patients. Research has shown that continuity of care can improve health outcomes , increase patient satisfaction, and reduce healthcare costs.