Full Description
An expert guide to the complex, yet vital transition from student to employed nursing practitioner
The transition from nursing school graduate to professional nursing practitioner can be stressful and confusing. Unlike educational programs, life doesn't provide a set syllabus. After graduation, what steps do you need to take? How do you get certified? Where should you apply for work? Successful Transition to Practice is a much-needed guide to help you navigate the path from new graduate to the certification and on-boarding process and successful employment.
Successful Transition to Practice walks you through the most confusing aspects of transitioning, from studies to full-time work, including applying for licensure, what to expect in an interview, insurance needs, hospital credentialing and more. Filled with expert advice, illuminating examples, and essential information, this important resource provides a framework to help you complete the transition to nurse practitioner with confidence.
The book includes valuable information on:
Planning for graduation
Getting board certified
Applying for state Licensure
How to ace a job interview
Employment contracts
Negotiating salaries
Malpractice insurance
Hospital credentialing and privileging
Billing and coding
Full practice authority, and more
Contents
Chapter 1 Preparingfor graduation
Required documentation
Preparing for graduation
Chapter 2 NationalCertification Examination
How to choose the appropriate organization
Required documentation
Preparing for the examination date
Chapter 3 Applyingfor Licensure
The APRN Consensus Model
Full Practice Authority- what is it?
Chapter 4 Organizinga Portfolio
Preparing a Resume and Curriculum Vitae
Portfolio documents
Chapter 5 TheInterview
Dressing for Success
Interview questions
Chapter 6 EmploymentContracts
Do I need one?
Contents to consider in a contract
Chapter 7 Negotiating a Salary
Basic considerations
Determining your revenue and practice expenses
Chapter 8 Malpractice Insurance
Claims made versus Occurrence
Tail coverage
Chapter 9 InsuranceCredentialing
CAQH
Applying for an NPI number
Medicare & Medicaid
Chapter 10 HospitalCredentialing
The Process
Required documentation
Chapter 11 Reimbursement
Billing and Coding
Required documentation
Chapter 12 Transition to Practice
Understanding the process
Research based tips to ease the transition process
