Nurse Practitioner'S Business Practice And Legal Guide, Third Edition Lays A Solid Foundation Of Knowledge Upon Which Students Can Build Their Practice Confidently And Effectively, Whether It Be In Developing An Employment Relationship, Undertaking A Business Venture, Giving Testimony Before The State Legislature, Composing A Letter To An Insurance Company About An Unpaid Bill, Teaching At A School Of Nursing, Or Serving As President Of A State Or National Organization. The Third Edition Of This Best-Seller Is Newly Revised And Updated To Include Topics Such As: - How To Write An Effective Business Plan Using The Most Up-To-Date Informationand Planning Strategies - How To Avoid Malpractice And Other Lawsuits - How To Effectively Negotiate Managed Care Contracts - What Must Take Place For Nps To Become Primary Care Providers - What Decisions Need To Be Made Before Starting A Practice - State-By-State Laws Completely Updated! - New Section On The NP Portfolio - What Is It? - What Goes In It? - Why Is It Necessary?