Comments on: Nurse Practitioner Interviews

By: Clavel

Clavel — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:23:06 +0000

Hi Margaret !, where are you located. I have been doing independent work for a commercial ins company-this is my business for now. Love the idea of Independent practice, but may one that I know of here in NJ. Here’s a question for you, when you did your business plan, who were your competitors for your target market? I think I’m stuck on this aspect because I can’t seem to find readily available data. I’m going to ‘pull it off” though, maybe in the next couple of years. I got a job recently, where I should learn a lot about billing/coding for visits. Right now I have to do claims for my Independent work, so that’s pretty cool. Talk you soon.
Clavel (NJ).

By: Margaret

Margaret — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 19:04:50 +0000

Hi:
Just starting a new independent practice. The web site isn’t even up and running yet. Love the idea of supporting each other with experience.
I’d be happy to volunteer for an interview a year from now. Looking forward to hearing what others have done.
Margaret

By: bcp

bcp — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 02:33:58 +0000

Clavel,

Looks like you found what you were looking for.

If anyone else is having problems, please let me know.

Barbara

By: Clavel

Clavel — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 23:20:22 +0000

Where is the link to click after signing up for the telesimnars ? I don’t see one on the sign-up page.

By: bcp

bcp — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 19:38:24 +0000

Hi Everyone,

I just completed the page where we can all sign up for notification of the interviews.

The live calls will be available via phone (you pay long distance) or via the web. You will be able to answer questions of the NP’s we will be talking with. (Just secured this service - will be exciting!)

I have a few confirmed dates and will be working on getting more NP’s on board who agree to be interviewed.

Thus far, people filling out the survey are indicating that the wekeends and evenings are best for these calls, so that may be what we do. I’m sure there will be some variation, depending on the availabilty of our guest.

Barbara

By: Carla Anderson

Carla Anderson — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 00:47:17 +0000

Hi Barbara,

I would also like to involved in the interview. I am fascinated by the vast differences between states, with so many variables, from physician np relationships, insurance rates, rent rates, patient demographics, and so on. Even in the surround neighborhoods around Portland Oregon, all the practices are so diverse! That alone is something to talk about. Carla

By: Sherry Kent

Sherry Kent — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 02:36:12 +0000

In response to Clavels comments about hiring a MD. I have not done so, but I am familiar with what others in NC have done. It is true in NC that an NP can not hire a physician. As far as the collaborative role that is different. The physician is not really an employee. Another Np in my town however does have a physician working in her practice. What she did was subcontract one to work in her practice.
I would also love to be involved and hear what others have to say in this interview. I have just opened a practice about 1 month ago.
Sherry

By: bcp

bcp — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 05:51:22 +0000

Ritha and Sebrina,

The call will be a series of conference calls (I’m arranging for web as well as phone access) - the dates and times will be announced. There will be a sign up for each call. The calls are free. I’ll be posting announcments and where to register as they come up.

If you have not participated in the survey for preference of days and time, please do so. Right now…Sunday evening seems to be the most popular time - which is great…it works for me! However, the times will also depend on our speakers, and most likely they will be a variety of times.

Thanks for your interest!

By: Sebrina Butts

Sebrina Butts — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 21:14:08 +0000

I am interested in the call but would like to more information before registering. Thanks.

By: ritha bookert

ritha bookert — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:28:48 +0000

My practice is fairly new but I am willing to be in on the call. Will it be like a conference call ??? that sounds good well just let me know…I am sure we all have something to share…. Thank you Barbara and everyone who contribute to this site…