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NPWH Announces 2010 Inspirations in Women’s Health Award
Do you know an NP whose achievements caring for women inspire others? Think of the person you work with or know of who makes you want to do your best. Maybe you know of someone whose example in clinical practice, research, or teaching helped you or oRead MoreTHE NATIONAL NURSE PRACTITIONER SYMPOSIUM (NNPS) is alive and kicking! Get ready to join other nurse practitioners (NPs) in Copper Mountain, Colorado, on July 14–17, 2011. Almost 1000 NPs from around the country are expected to gather for 4 days ofRead MoreNPWH Announces 2010 Inspirations in Women’s Health Award
Do you know an NP whose achievements caring for women inspire others? Think of the person you work with or know of who makes you want to do your best. Maybe you know of someone whose example in clinical practice, research, or teaching helped you or oRead MorePractice Management: A Business Guide for Nurse Practitioners is the only business journal written by and for nurse practitioners (NPs). This publication has become increasingly more essential with the changes in the healthcare system. NPs must be saRead MorePractice Management: A Business Guide for Nurse Practitioners is the only business journal written by and for nurse practitioners (NPs). This publication has become increasingly more essential with the changes in the healthcare system. NPs must be saRead MorePractice Management: A Business Guide for Nurse Practitioners is the only business journal written by and for nurse practitioners (NPs). This publication has become increasingly more essential with the changes in the healthcare system. NPs must be saRead MoreMarketing—Your Other Full-Time Job (Part 1 of 2)
By Barbara C. Phillips, NP as told to Mary Carole McMann, MPHAlthough Barbara C. Phillips is a clinical nurse practitioner (NP), she may be best known as the founder of Nurse Practitioner Business Owner (NPBO™), which assists entrepreneurial NPs with business development and marketing. Since there were not mRead MoreMarketing—Your Other Full-Time Job (Part 2 of 2)
By Barbara C. Phillips, NP as told to Mary Carole McMann, MPHThe first article in this two-part series discussed the essential role of marketing in a successful nurse practitioner (NP) practice and explained how to assess your current situation and identify your target patient population. Once you know where yRead MoreIncreasing Revenue With Capitated Rates
By By Carolyn Buppert, JD, NPUnder a capitated system of reimbursement, the agency, institution, or practice gets a set amount per month for all services needed by the patient and covered under a contract between the payer company and the practice company. The following charts Read MoreBy Carolyn Buppert, JD, Read Carolyn Buppert's full "A Note to Our Readers" to learn more about the top trends for nurse practitioners in the business aspects of practice and how the publication will tackle these issues in coming months. .... Read More