Successful Nurse Practitioner Role Transition

Foreword

Preface

List of Contributors 

Chapter 1. Job Search and Resources for New NPs

Cheryl Fattibene and Jill Gilliland

• Introduction
• Consensus Model
• Scope of Practice Rules
• Nurse Practitioner Role
• Clinical Setting
• Specialty Roles
• Team Dynamics
• Interviewing Tips
• Finding a Mentor
• Fellowships
• Location
• Work Schedule
• Salary and Benefits
• Bonuses
• Productivity
• Decision Matrix
• References

Chapter 2. Job Search Considerations

Cheryl Fattibene and Jill Gilliland

• Introduction
• Specialty Practice
• Practice Location and Setting
• Job Search Tracker
• Networking
• References

Chapter 3. Resume Tips/Writing a Cover Letter

Cheryl Fattibene and Jill Gilliland

• Introduction
• CVs and Cover Letters
• Social Media
• Resume
• Education
• Professional Experience
• Graduate Student Clinicals
• Licenses and Certifications
• Work References
• Resume or CV?
• References

Chapter 4. The CV as a Professional Development Tool

Cheryl Fattibene and Jill Gilliland

• Introduction
• Leadership Activities
• Mentors
• References

Chapter 5. The Job Interview

Cheryl Fattibene and Jill Gilliland

• Introduction
• Onsite Interviews
• Interview Prep
• Interview Attire
• Behavioral Interviews
• Communication Skills
• Salary and Benefits
• Critical Errors in Interviewing
• The Offer
• References

Chapter 6. Contracts

Kim Thomas

• Basic Contract Concepts
• Preliminary Issues
• Getting Technical—Essential Elements of an Employment Contract
• The Building Blocks of the NP Contract
• Summary
• References

Chapter 7. Legal, Regulatory, and Related Issues

Melanie L. Balestra

• Legal Issues
• Education
• Other Legal Considerations for NPs
• Contract Negotiations
• Restrictive Covenants—Types
• Summary
• References

Chapter 8. Certification, Licensure, and Privileging

Maria Lofgren

• Introduction
• National Consensus Model
• Understanding the Definition of Roles
• Scope of Practice (SOP): An Iowa Example
• Core Privileges
• Nurse Practitioner Board Exams
• Board Preparation
• Applying for State Licensure
• Applying for NPI/Perspective Authority/DEA
• Privileges
• Conclusion
• References

Chapter 9. Credentialing and Insurance

Lynn Rapsilber and Maria Lofgren

• Introduction
• Credentialing Versus Privileging
• National, State, and Organizational Bylaws
• Practice-Ready
• Orientation, Competency, and Procedures
• Responsibility of Licensure
• Insurance Credentialing
• Insurance Enrollment: Medicare, Medicaid, and Private Payors
• Conclusion
• References

Chapter 10. Documentation, Coding, and Billing

Lynn Rapsilber

• Introduction
• Components of Billing
• Risk Adjustment Coding
• Incident To
• Understanding the Proper Level of Service
• Understanding Value Based Payment
• How Revenue is Generated
• Hospital Billing
• Audits and Penalties
• How to Recognize and Avoid Fraud
• Conclusion
• References

Chapter 11. Nurse Practitioner Role Development

Asefeh Faraz Covelli and Hilary Barnes

• Introduction
• Shifting from NP Student to Independent Clinician
• NP Transition-to-Practice Residency/Fellowship Programs: What’s Best for You?
• Finding a Mentor
• Interprofessional Collaborations
• Specialists: Consultations and Referrals
• Working Effectively with Clinical Support Staff
• Working Effectively with Non-Clinical Support Staff
• Effective Communication and Conflict Resolution
• Strategies for Directly Dealing with Conflict
• Understanding the Appropriate Chain of Command
• Work-Life Balance
• Time Management
• Conclusion
• References

Chapter 12. After Your First Year of Practice

Cheryl Fattibene and April N. Kapu

• Introduction
• Self-Assessment
• Performance Reviews
• Credentialing and Privileging
• Professional Portfolio
• Changing Positions (Lateral or Up—Never Backward!)
• Social Media Tips
• Conclusion
• References

Index