[wannabFNP]

I know that an md is required for an np to open and operate a clinic, but is there a specific kinda md? For example, can an fnp run a clinic under the supervision of a dermatologist or must he have a certain type of md that is specialized in his field? I hope this make some sense to you all and all response are greatly appreciated!

Thanx a bunch
Dean

[cgfnp]

Originally Posted by WA male nurse

I know that an md is required for an np to open and operate a clinic, but is there a specific kinda md? For example, can an fnp run a clinic under the supervision of a dermatologist or must he have a certain type of md that is specialized in his field? I hope this make some sense to you all and all response are greatly appreciated!

Thanx a bunch
Dean

Most states require a MD or DO, specialty doesn't matter. Some states do not require a MD/DO at all. Keep in mind this is a practice law, not a clinic ownership law. To own your own clinic, no matter what the state, just requires a bunch of money. You can hire the doc and the np or you can be the doc or the np.

[wannabFNP]

thanks for the reply, i was just unsure if there were specific mds need for nps to operate. would you happen to know of any states that dont require an md for nps to open up?

thanks again

[khetospreacher]

Originally Posted by WA male nurse

thanks for the reply, i was just unsure if there were specific mds need for nps to operate. would you happen to know of any states that dont require an md for nps to open up?

thanks again

"In 12 states and the District of Columbia, NPs are categorized as having prescriptive authority for controlled substances, "independent of any direct physician involvement".5 In five of these twelve states (Montana, New Hampshire, Utah, Washington and Wyoming), NPs are still required to have indirect physician involvement, such as a joint practice agreement, physician chart review, or a consultation and referral plan."
http://www.findarticles.com/p/articl...03/ai_n9375726

[platon20]

Originally Posted by cgfnp

Most states require a MD or DO, specialty doesn't matter. Some states do not require a MD/DO at all. Keep in mind this is a practice law, not a clinic ownership law. To own your own clinic, no matter what the state, just requires a bunch of money. You can hire the doc and the np or you can be the doc or the np.

Which states dont require ANY collaboration to open up your own clinic?