Interview a Nurse Practitioner who is currently working in that role in a clinical setting.
You must include:
· NP credentials include specialty; education; if not doctoral prepared, plan for doctoral degree? DNP?
PhD? EdD? · Type of practice setting · Years in practice · Any leadership roles in the practice, such as in
charge of QI/QC, budgeting, scheduling, practice protocols/polices etc. · Age range of patients · Average #
pts. Seen per day · Billing/coding responsibilities · Own Medicare billing number? · Direct reimbursement? ·
Listed as Primary Care Provider (PCP) in any Manage Care Organization’s or insurance agencies? · Any
direct reimbursement? · How do they accomplish Chart Review with collaborator? · How do they maintain
continuing education responsibilities? · If possible, find out what specific protocols are being used in the
practice setting. · Ask to see their collaborative practice agreement. · You may include ANY other
information you find interesting. (What do they like most/least about their position? About being an NP in
general? Do they belong to any professional organizations? Which ones and why?)
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