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Progress Notes Archives
Every week we email a free tip, technique, or strategy about Nurse Practitioner's in business and practice. The tips are short, to the point, and cover a wide range of subjects. To sign up for the tip of the week, use the sign-up form on the right. We value your right to privacy, and we will never sell or share your email address with others, nor will ever send you spam. Unsubscribe instructions are included with every tip.
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Clinicians Business Tip: How to Create an NP Specific Media Kit
Barbara C. Phillips, NP
Healthcare reform, primary care physician shortages and the movement toward a barrier free practice have made nurse practitioners (NPs) news worthy. NPs are being sought after for opinions and comments on topics such as the Future of Nursing Report, health care reform, expansion of state practice acts, legislative issues and more. Shedding our "secret NP" cloak is a task that belongs to all NPs. As a professional, you'll want to be ready to step up to the plate when the opportunity arises and a media kit can help you be prepared. . . .
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Clinicians Business Tip: Collaborating Physicians: The Basics, Part 2
Barbara C. Phillips, NP
In part one of our article on Collaborating Physicians, we discussed why you may need a collaborating physician and what the responsibilities may be for each of you. Several of NPs shared their experiences and the impact it has had on their practice -- especially those who own their practices. Today, in part two, we will discuss how to find a collaborating physician, associated cost and the need for a written agreement. . . .
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Clinicians Business Tip: Collaborating Physicians: The Basics,Part 1
Barbara C. Phillips, NP
It's 2013 and still more than half the states require Nurse Practitioners and other advanced practices nurses (APN's) to have a formal collaborative (and in some states supervisory) relationship with a physician. While the Future of Nursing Report recommends removing barriers to full practice, it's likely to be slow going. Thus, finding and working with one or more collaborating physicians is a reality for many of us. However, the "political" climate and regulations in many states makes it challenging to do so. . . .
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Clinicians Business Tip: Getting the Most out of Conferences
Barbara C. Phillips, NP
Nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians attend conferences for a variety of reasons (- CE credits are only part of it!) We attend to connect with new friends and to reconnect with old friends and colleagues. The location is often a draw for those of us wanting to take a few extra days for R&R. . . .
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Clinicians' Business Tip:
Negotiation Skills for Clinicians
© 2013 Barbara C. Phillips, NP
A common misconception healthcare providers have about negotiation is that it's just for business, or employment contracts. While that's a part of it, it's so much more. In fact, you already use negotiation on a daily basis…with your patients, your children, your partner and a host of other individuals and businesses. . . .
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Clinicians' Business Tip:
Documentation Made Easy
© 2013 Barbara C. Phillips, NP
I have never spoken to a nurse practitioner, physician assistant, physician or other clinician that enjoys documentation. And it seems that since going to EMR's, I hear even more grumbling about documentation than ever. . . .
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Clinicians' Business Tip: Words to Guide Your Year
© 2013 Barbara C. Phillips, NP
Nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians who wish to be successful in their personal, professional, and business life understand that personal development is an essential component of success. . . .
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Clinicians' Business Tip: Giving Thanks
© 2012 Barbara C. Phillips, NP
It's difficult on a moment by moment basis to always feel grateful. Sometimes that feeling hides under the surface, other times deep inside. There are days when I actively have to search it out. . . .
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Clinicians' Business Tip:
5 Reasons you NEED to Learn About the Business of Healthcare
© 2012 Barbara C. Phillips, NP
There was a time when we as clinicians (nurses, nurse practitioners, physician associates and others) 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 it own challenges. It is imperative for clinicians to learn more about the business of healthcare. . . .
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Clinicians' Business Tip: There is an APP for You
© 2012 Barbara C. Phillips, NP
Mobile devices and their Apps are becoming more common…not only in our personal lives, but professionals ones as well. The health care provider (HCP) who is looking for more ways to be more proactive and productive will appreciate the growing number of Apps that are available for both professional and personal use. Nurse Practitioners and other HCPs frequently ask what apps are most beneficial -- here are some ideas. . . .
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Clinicians' Business Tip: Selling your Practice
© 2012 Barbara C. Phillips, NP
One thing every clinician needs to consider when starting and growing their business is how to EXIT the business. Everyone needs to have some sort of exit strategy. Will you retire and sell the practice, bring in a partner who will eventually take over or perhaps you plan to have your daughter or son inherit the practice? . . .
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