Transitioning from NP Student to Practicing NP in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care
Lisa Evans, DNP, ACNP-BC
Transitioning from NP Student to Practicing NP in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care is designed to support a seamless transition from student to adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner (NP). This presentation acts as a step-by-step guide, offering mentorship in resume development, interview preparation, and contract negotiations to help new NPs enter practice with confidence.
Additional topics include:
- Hospital privileges
- Malpractice insurance
- NPI, DEA, and state requirements
- Credentialing
Build the confidence needed to ensure sustainable clinical practice as an adult-gerontology acute care NP.
Billing Basics: What You Need to Know as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP!
Lisa Evans, DNP, ACNP-BC
Explore one of the most critical behind-the-scenes tools for nurse practitioners: the fundamentals of billing. A thorough understanding of billing standards is a key foundation for any healthcare provider. This course focuses on the unique legal and clinical standards encountered within acute care and hospital settings. Attendees will learn the fundamentals of CPT and ICD-10 coding, differentiate between Evaluation and Management services, and recognize the elements of critical care time. By mastering these concepts, attendees will integrate their understanding of clinical practice and the principles of billing.
Malpractice Essentials for NPs in Acute Care
Christopher W. Blackwell, PhD, APRN, ANP-BC, AGACNP-BC, CNE, FAANP, FAAN
Naming nurse practitioners (NPs) as defendants in civil malpractice litigation is on the rise! Prevent this clinical practice catastrophe by engaging with this presentation that dissects the anatomy and regulatory necessity of malpractice lawsuits. A variety of real-world malpractice cases against NPs working in acute care settings are closely analyzed, with a focus on the discovery stages of a lawsuit, deposition testimony, and mediation/arbitration.
Risk prevention strategies are also discussed in detail, along with:
- Optimizing malpractice insurance policy selection
- Actions to take if charges are filed
- Documentation and evaluation of care plans in acute care settings