Description
Nurse Practitioner’s Business Practice and Legal Guide, Eighth Edition
Nurse Practitioner’s Business Practice and Legal Guide is a reference for the legal and business side of NP practice, written by an experienced nurse practitioner and attorney. It explains legal concepts in plain terms for NP students and practicing clinicians, and it covers the evolving scope of NP practice alongside risk management and professional responsibility.
The eighth edition reflects current regulatory and professional developments affecting nurse practitioners across the United States, including the relationship between the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree and clinical practice.
Legal topics covered
The book addresses NP competencies and the distinctions between primary care and acute care roles, then works through medical ethics, malpractice case analysis, prescribing authority, controlled substances, and compliance with documentation and performance standards.
Business guidance for practice
Practical business guidance is a core strength of the book: employment contracts, reimbursement challenges, insurance disputes, and the legal considerations involved in starting or running an independent practice. State by state discussions cover how scope of practice, prescribing authority and regulatory oversight vary across jurisdictions.
Tools for applying the material
- Sample agreements and business planning resources.
- Documentation templates.
- Strategies for professional advocacy.
- Instructor support materials for academic and professional training programs.
Book details
- Title: Nurse Practitioner’s Business Practice and Legal Guide
- Edition: 8th (Eighth Edition)
- ISBN-13: 9781284286434
Questions buyers ask
Who should read this book?
NP students and practicing nurse practitioners who need to understand the legal and business side of their practice.
Does it cover both employed and independent practice?
Yes. It covers employment contracts and reimbursement issues for employed NPs, and the legal considerations involved in starting or managing an independent practice.
Does the book vary by state?
Yes. It includes state by state discussion of how scope of practice, prescribing authority and regulatory oversight differ across jurisdictions.
Who wrote it?
An experienced nurse practitioner and attorney, which is why the book covers both the clinical and legal sides of NP practice.
Are there practical tools included, not just theory?
Yes. Sample agreements, business planning resources, documentation templates and instructor support materials are included.
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