What is it like to own your own practice in rural Idaho? Meet Katy Searle, FNP-BC. She practices primary care and rheumatology in a town of just over 400 people. The successful practice she has built has brought people from all around. But, it wasn’t always this way. And in fact, when she wanted to …
Functional Medicine practices are very popular among nurse practitioners. In today’s episode of the NP Business Matters Podcast, I speak with Erin Bagshaw, NP, who believes the future of primary care is functional medicine. Erin’s practice was established in 2004 and was the first NP-owned primary care practice in the Washington, DC area. She discusses: …
Here’s a question we get asked time after time: “Where do I find the money to start a practice?” It’s a reasonable question. After all, it does take some money to start a practice. You need money to lease or buy space and furnish it. It takes money to turn on the utilities: heat, A/C, …
Every business needs to address a problem, and that is just what Ellen Harris, FNP did when she created the nation’s first NP Hospitalist group. This conversation has a lot of lessons for any nurse practitioner regardless if you choose to stay employed, or venture into your own business including Asking for what you are …
Nurse Coaching is a very popular topic for both nurses and advanced practice nurses. Many Nurse Practitioners look forward to incorporating these skills into their existing practice, while others look to build a business around nurse coaching. On this episode of the NP Business Matters Podcast, we speak with Lyn McCright, RN, APRN, MPH, AHN-BC, …
Let’s talk business planning. So many just feel ugh…do I have to? I know…but, just stay with me. The benefits to do this can save you time, money, frustration, and yes, even heartache. We are talking about creating a roadmap for your dream, your business, your baby. Think about this. You did not just start …
Choosing which EHR to invest in is a big decision. It cost money in terms of dollars as well as the time it takes to master the software. It can affect your practice and your workload. And if you don’t like the one you started with, it’s not exactly a walk in the park to …