Nurse Practitioner's Business Practice and Legal Guide, Second Edition
Carolyn Buppert, CRNP, JD, Attorney, Bethesda, MD

Nurse Practitioner’s Business Practice and Legal Guide, Third Edition lays a solid foundation of knowledge upon which students can build their practice confidently and effectively, whether it be in developing an employment relationship, undertaking a business venture, giving testimony before the state legislature, composing a letter to an insurance company about an unpaid bill, teaching at a school of nursing, or serving as president of a state or national organization. 

The Third Edition of this best-seller is newly revised and updated to include topics such as:

     • How to write an effective business plan using the most up-to-date informationand planning strategies

     • How to avoid malpractice and other lawsuits

     • How to effectively negotiate managed care contracts

     • What must take place for NPs to become primary care providers

     • What decisions need to be made before starting a practice

     • State-by-state laws completely updated!

     • New section on the NP Portfolio

          - What is it?

          - What goes in it?

          - Why is it necessary?

Cover: hardcover
Pages: 530
Copyright: 2008