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DOWNLOAD:  Press Release TemplateDOWNLOAD: Press Release Template
As discussed in the January issue of ProgressNotes, here is the template for writing your press releases. . . . keep reading

AMA Scope of Practice for NPsAMA Scope of Practice for NPs
Here is the controversial AMA issued document discussing scope of practice for Nurse Practitioners . . . keep reading

NP Week Press Release- Download!NP Week Press Release- Download!
In celebration of NP Week, November 9-14, 2009, NPBO has created an easy to use press release for our members. . . . keep reading

NP Week Press Release- Download!NP Week Press Release- Download!
In celebration of NP Week, November 9-14, 2009, NPBO has a created an easy to use press release for our members. . . . keep reading

Getting your Wordpress Blog Up.Getting your Wordpress Blog Up.
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Progress Notes Issue 53:7 Ideas to diversify your practice income.
NP Business™ Tip: 7 Ideas to diversify your practice income. Many practices are being squeezed in the middle these days. Reimbursement is being reduced (or rules are being made to reduce it) and overhead is rising. It is simple economics when it comes to having a profitable practice…more money has to come in than go out. . . . keep reading
Progress Notes Issue 52: Should I Open a Cash Practice?
NP Business™ Tip: Should I Open A Cash Practice? When Nurse Practitioners and Physician's Assistants look at opening practices, they often ask about the feasibility of opening a cash practice. This question comes up for all types of practices: primary care, house call, urgent care/walk in, specialty niche practices . . . keep reading
NP Interview: Louann Hart DNP, ARNP, FNP-BC, NP-C (Excerpt)
NP Interview: Louann Hart DNP, ARNP, FNP-BC, NP-C
(Excerpt) On Sunday, February 21, we interviewed Louann Hart DNP, ARNP, FNP-BC, NP-C. Clinician, educator, and researcher, Ms. Hart's focus for the past six years has been the assessment and management of chronic pain. As such, in November of 2007, Louann founded Partners in Healthcare, . . . keep reading
Progress Notes Issue 51: Taking Care of Self so you can Take Care of Business.
Progress Notes Issue 51: Taking Care of Self so you can Take Care of Business. NP Business™ Tip: Taking Care of Self so you can Take Care of Business. Let's face it. We are Nurse Practitioners. We've been caring for our patients and most likely our families for years. We are known for caring and we are excellent at taking care of everyone. But I'd bet if you are like most professionals I speak with, you are not so good at taking care of "Self". . . . keep reading
Open Q&A- February 2010
Open Q&A- February 2010 February 2010 Q&A call: Every month, NPBO™ members are invited to participate in an open Q&A call. On these calls, you can ask ANY question you have about starting your business or growing your business. . . . keep reading
Progress Notes Issue 50: Business Taxes- An Overview
Progress Notes Issue 50: Business Taxes- An Overview NP Business Tip: Business Taxes- An Overview Twenty years ago, when I started my business, I learned the hard way that I had to pay business taxes in the form of quarterly federal and state taxes. My ignorance had put me in a financial bind. I had to come up with a big chunk of money, which included taxes, late fees and penalties. Don't let this happen to you! . . . keep reading
Time to Hire A Virtual Assistant?
Time to Hire A Virtual Assistant? Delegate, delegate, delegate! As a business owner, you know you shouldn't handle ALL the responsibilities. Even if you know you could, you understand your time is valuable and spending your time on administrative tasks is not the best way to grow your business and generate revenue. . . . keep reading
DOWNLOAD: Press Release Template
DOWNLOAD:  Press Release Template As discussed in the January issue of ProgressNotes, here is the template for writing your press releases. . . . keep reading
Progress Notes Issue 49: 10 Steps for Using Press Releases
Progress Notes Issue 49: 10 Steps for Using Press Releases NP Business Tip: 10 Steps for Using Press Releases Health care is a huge front page news topic these days. Just glance through your local and national newspapers and magazines, listen to the radio, watch TV, and take a look at the social media and blog posts to get an idea of how much concern there is. . . . keep reading
NP Interview: KC Arnold ANP, BC-ADM (Excerpt)
NP Interview: KC Arnold  ANP, BC-ADM (Excerpt) Listen now to our interview with KC Arnold ANP, BC-ADM on Sunday, January 10, 2010. . . . keep reading
Progress Notes Issue 48: Contractor or Employee?
Progress Notes Issue 48: Contractor or Employee? Do you know the difference between being an employee or an independent contractor? This is essential for yourself and for your business. However, the rules are not always the clearest. These tips should help keep you and your business following the IRS guidelines. . . . keep reading
Progress Notes Issue 47: Medicare 2010: How Will It Affect Your Practice?
Progress Notes Issue 47: Medicare 2010: How Will It Affect Your Practice? There has been a lot speculation and many questions about what to expect from Medicare for 2010. If you or your practice accepts Medicare payment for "physician" services (this includes NPs, CNS and PAs), you must pay attention to this. Even if you are employed, you need to be aware of how this will affect your employer, and possibly your position. . . . keep reading
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