Nurse Practitioner's Business Practice and Legal Guide

Nurse Practitioner’s Business Practice and Legal Guide, Seventh Edition

An essential legal, business, and practice resource for nurse practitioners, NP students, employers, and healthcare attorneys.

Navigating the legal, business, and professional responsibilities of nurse practitioners can be challenging. Nurse Practitioner’s Business Practice and Legal Guide, Seventh Edition provides a practical, easy-to-understand resource to help NPs better understand the laws, regulations, policies, and real-world issues that impact their practice.

Written by an author with firsthand experience as a nurse practitioner and nearly 30 years as a practicing attorney, this comprehensive guide offers a unique perspective on the legal and business challenges faced by nurse practitioners. Complex topics are explained in a straightforward, accessible way, making this an invaluable reference for both new and experienced NPs.

What You’ll Learn

The Seventh Edition covers a wide range of practical topics relevant to today's nurse practitioner, including:

• NP competencies and scope of practice

• The role of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree

• Differences between primary care and acute care nurse practitioners

• Medical bioethics terminology and concepts

• Malpractice cases and important lessons for NPs

• Emerging issues in health policy

• Guidelines for prescribing opioids and controlled substances

• Clinical performance measures and quality of care

• Electronic health records (EHRs)

• Legal considerations for starting a private practice

• Employment contracts and important provisions to consider

• Insurance reimbursement and payment disputes

• When and how NPs should consult a physician

• Prescription authority and legal considerations affecting NP practice

Practical Answers to Important NP Questions

Whether you're entering the profession, expanding your practice, or responsible for employing or advising nurse practitioners, this guide addresses important questions such as:

How many states allow nurse practitioners to prescribe medications?

What can an NP do when an insurance company refuses to pay for a patient's visit?

What should a nurse practitioner look for in an employment contract?

What legal considerations are involved in opening an NP private practice?

When should a nurse practitioner consult a physician?

With practical explanations, real-world examples, and discussion of relevant legal issues, the Nurse Practitioner’s Business Practice and Legal Guide, Seventh Edition helps readers understand the intersection of nursing practice, healthcare law, business, ethics, and professional responsibility.

An Essential Resource for Nurse Practitioners

This guide is ideal for:

• Nurse practitioners (NPs)

• NP students and nursing students

• Healthcare professionals and administrators

• Employers of nurse practitioners

• NP practice owners and entrepreneurs

• Healthcare and medical attorneys

• Attorneys representing nurse practitioners

• Medical facilities and healthcare organizations

Whether you're a new nurse practitioner learning about legal responsibilities, an experienced NP managing a practice, or a healthcare professional seeking guidance on NP-related legal and business issues, this Seventh Edition provides practical information you can refer to throughout your career.

Build your knowledge, protect your practice, and better understand the legal and business responsibilities of modern nurse practitioner practice with this indispensable guide.