How can taking care of one’s self have anything to do with business? As a nurse practitioner, you work hard; most likely you work harder than you ever did as an employed person. This is especially true during your first years in…
There was a time when we as nurse practitioners were only concerned with our working environment, salary and benefits (after patient care, of course). As the healthcare arena changes, the business of healthcare faces its own challenges. It is imperative for clinicians to learn…
Mobile devices and apps are becoming more common not only in our personal lives, but professional ones as well. And for sure, the healthcare provider who is looking for ways to be more proactive and productive will appreciate the growing…
Advanced Practice Nurses are licensed registered nurses prepared at the graduate degree level as either a Nurse-Midwife, Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist, or Nurse Anesthetist. Advanced Practice Nurses should hold a graduate degree and be certified in their specialty. This certification…
Many nurse practitioners go through the experience of wanting to start their own business, yet they are afraid of letting go of the safety the job seems to provide. That mild dose of fear causes them to question their ideas and…
Typically, polypharmacy refers to the prescription of 5 or more medications. However, it should be noted that those taking 1, 2, 3, or 4 medications also face risks. For older adults, taking a host of medications is common place. Hence,…
There are a tremendous amount of determining factors involved when choosing a career path as a Nurse Practitioner. One key factor is state legislature and the effect that it has on restrictions and limitations on practice. It differs from state to…
If you haven’t figured it out by now, a career as a healthcare professional working with older adults is quite possibly a guarantee of job security. According to Maryville University, the population people in the U.S. age sixty-five or older…
In this series, Barbara Phillips, MN, GNP-BC, FNP-BC, provides entrepreneurial guidance specifically for Nurse Practitioners who are interested in starting and growing their own businesses. The front desk and your receptionist can make or break your practice. Here are some…
The front desk and your receptionist can make or break your practice. Here are some tips to keep the face of your practice professional, yet refreshing and friendly. Decide the atmosphere that you want in the front office. Do you…