BarbaraNP

BarbaraNP

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  1. FNP - Their Own Clinic - California

    BarbaraNP replied to EzraRn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    There are two videos that NPs in CA might be interested in on my channel. One in which Melanie talks about Independent Contracting in California, and one in which we talk about this new law. I'll try...

  2. FNP - Their Own Clinic - California

    BarbaraNP replied to EzraRn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    When I last had a conversation with Melanie Balestra, NP, JD in California about this (recorded and is available on Youtube), the rules were still in the process of being written. It's definitely not...

  3. Certified Medical Examiner

    BarbaraNP replied to CSWGIRL's topic in Advanced Practice

    DOT

  4. Certified Medical Examiner

    BarbaraNP replied to CSWGIRL's topic in Advanced Practice

    I cannot answer your question, but best of

  5. Independent States NP Take Home

    BarbaraNP replied to agiboma's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Agiboma, There are far too many variables to even begin to answer the question. What kind of practice? Where will you be located? What kind of patients will you see? What payers? Will you be direct...

  6. FNP - Their Own Clinic - California

    BarbaraNP replied to EzraRn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    NYS has a lot of NP owned practices. I know in their conferences (state and regional) they address these issues as well, so make sure you get involved. Best wishes! ~

  7. FNP - Their Own Clinic - California

    BarbaraNP replied to EzraRn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Agiboma, Startup cost vary drastically. It depends on things such as location, type of practice you want to start, state rules (how many hoops must you jump through), equipment and more. It's...

  8. LLC?

    BarbaraNP replied to emtneel's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    If you are working as an independent contractor, you ARE your own business. As an IC, you must pay your own taxes and your own benefits. Some consider it a gray area if you are not organized as an LLC...

  9. Overheard "You're there to make money, not to talk," in clinical

    BarbaraNP replied to JustaNrsgStudent's topic in General Students

    As an NP who teaches others about having their own businesses and practices, I'd like to chime in here. While working as an RN (and later as an NP) being paid an hourly wage, or even when on salary, I...

  10. What does prescribe only mean?

    BarbaraNP replied to USN2UNC's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I believe they mean you can only prescribe the medication. You cannot dispense it from your office.

  11. geriatric nurse practioners

    BarbaraNP replied to shelbee1084's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Another thought...in your ANP program, you can do lots of gero. You can also focus on gero in your CE once you have your ANP. I agree that with an ANP you will be far more flexible. I started about as...

  12. medicare billing

    BarbaraNP replied to NHRNmomof3's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Of all the applications I ever had to do, Medicare was perhaps the most frustrating. It can take 90-120 days to get your Medicare #. The good news is that you begin to see patients and hold the bills...

  13. Insurance Credentialing. . .HELP!

    BarbaraNP replied to Violet29's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Credentialing is going to be a bit different from state to state as far as who you can credential with and what their requirements are. I happen to believe we all should be billing under our OWN...

  14. HELP!! GNP ANCC boards offer no review material

    BarbaraNP replied to ogs4522's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Check http://www.fhea.com and http://www.apea.com I took my exam so many years ago, I don't know what I studied. Sorry I couldn't give you more info.

  15. What is next please?

    BarbaraNP replied to nursemomof3boys's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    You may need to get legal assistance for your corporation documents depending on what is needed for your location. If you want to do it yourself, NOLO publishes several books on this. I'd also closely...

  16. How do I find out about Home Health Rates for the State of Texas

    BarbaraNP replied to dmisha's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    The Medicare contractor for Texas is: http://www.trailblazerhealth.com/. You may be able to find the rates you are looking for there. You will need to know CPT codes. For Medicaid, you should be able...

  17. Have DEA number, where to get prescription pad?

    BarbaraNP replied to TPfan24's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Medicare and Medicaid Numbers are different from your NPI. Even if you are not applying for Medicare and Medicaid, you need to have a NPI number. You'll need it for everything else. Apply here for...

  18. FNP but work in Geriatrics?

    BarbaraNP replied to Inspire1983's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I started as a GNP (certificate) and later went back to school for FNP. I much prefer adults and geriatrics. I have my own practice, a good percentage of my pts are geri and I also see pts in ALF's...

  19. What are the qualities of a successful entrepreneur?

    BarbaraNP replied to betheawakenedone's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    The biggest things are: - Focused - Implementation - An open mind - Flexibility - Determined - Passionate about their business - Willing to invest in their business - Understands the value of a mentor...

  20. Any entreprenurial nurses out there?

    BarbaraNP replied to marnacla's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Your questions is not stupid...but the answer is multi-factorial. There are several places to start out. Certainly SCORE and SBA can help you with doing research and how to start. As far as websites,...

  21. Any entreprenurial nurses out there?

    BarbaraNP replied to marnacla's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    There are nurses/nurse practitioners around the country who have their own businesses. There is a lot to having a business, and one that supports you. 1. Figure out what you really want to do. 2....

  22. Own my own Practice

    BarbaraNP replied to sclement23's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    There are LOTS of NPs around the country that own their own practices. Rules and regs will vary from state to state. For example, in CA you cannot "own" the majority of your practice, it must be 51%...

  23. Hiring a medical director

    BarbaraNP replied to Gingilly's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Contact a physician you have worked with, who might be of similar thought (ie holistic) and ask. You might also consider a Nurse Practitioner as they can give you standing orders as well.

  24. Back to Family practice-need good resource

    BarbaraNP replied to bebeleche's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    When I took a year long break from practice, the first thing I did was to get ahold of Ferri's Clinical Advisor. That's help jog my memory and make sure I was not overlooking something. I had it on my...

  25. NPs at SNFs as a huge element of health reform

    BarbaraNP replied to 3rdcareerRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    NPs have been doing this for years. I became a GNP in 1988 (and later FNP) and that was my job for many years. I was hired by facilities to be onsite. The problem was...I could not bill for my...