How Do You Build Your Client Base as an NP?

[Soliloquy]

I am a pretty new family nurse practitioner who works in a small Primary care practice. The goal is for me to see about 16 patients a day during my full 8hr days. The most I have seen is 14 patients. At this time I am building my client base so I receive many new patients looking to establish themselves with a provider. Often times with sick visits I will assess if a client is due for a physical and encourage them to make an appointment to discuss any further concerns, explaining that the yearly physical also allows me to refill any prescriptions they may need for the year.

How did you build your client base as a new provider?

[Oldmahubbard]

I do some Assisted Living, psych. I let everyone know I am available for urgent issues, and that I can see pts weekly for a stretch if needed.