Are APRNs considered Self-Employed?

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As the title goes, is this the case? APRNs are many times independent contractors. Doesn't this qualify them for the title of self-employment?

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Some are, some aren't. There are lots of different employment possibilities for APRNs.

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Specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner.

Do keep in mind that if you are offered a contractual position that you will be paying the full boat on FICA and your wages should be higher than if you are an employee with benefits.

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I would imagine most are not. The only ones I've met are people working through agencies locum. Either way I'd guess the overwhelming majority are employees of some company that dictates a lot of your working conditions. Many NPs are members of unions at their jobs in hospitals and are much better off for it.

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Most APRNs that I know work directly for an employer. Sometimes you may have an employment contract that specifies things like benefits, pay, educational reimbursement, non-compete, etc. that is periodically reviewed and updated. However, this type of contractual agreement does not mean that the APRN is a contractor. This seems to be common at the provider level (ie. MD/DO, PA, NP, etc).

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