Starting Your Practice: A Survival Guide for Nurse Practitioners (Paperback)

read more…

and proven strategies for success in every aspect of NP practice, including certification and licensure, finding and negotiating a practice opportunity, and developing community and professional partnerships.Guidelines for completing the necessary requirements for certification and licensureTips for finding and negotiating a practice opportunityStrategies for using available technology and tools, such as the internet and PDAs, to create a successful clinical practice environmentIdeas for developing a community partnership by creating successful professional and clinical contacts in the communityPractical advice on how best to market oneself and interview with potential employersKey information on establishing systems in practice, using tools to enhance clinical judgment, and other important responsibilities related to clinical practiceA wealth of real-world examples, including resumes, collaborative agreements, contracts, business plans, billing and coding, and productivity flowcharts, provide essential resources for a successful practice