To assist NPs in starting their practice, stay tuned to this site as it develops for a step-by-step guide in your endeavor. Module 1             Preparing to open a business Entrepreneurial classes Local college courses SBA classes - https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/10-steps-start-your-business Business plan Module 2             Where will I practice Brick and mortar, telehealth or home health Services to be offered Utilities: rent, telephone, electricity, water, internet Equipment: computers, fax, health care equipment Software:  electronic medical record, financial software Module 3             What do I need to practice? Policy and Procedure Manuals Agreements with labs. Insurance: business and malpractice  Medical equipment suppliers Housecleaning Biohazard Waste Management Confidential Waste Disposal CPA services Lawyer services Policy and Procedure Manuals Module 4             Who do I practice with? Establishing and maintaining relationship with delegating physician Insurance, malpractice coverage, retirement programs prescriptive authority agreement Employees:  Nurses: medical assistants, licensed vocational nurse, registered nurse Office staff, billing specialist, office managers Employee considerations Paychecks, business taxes, quarterly and yearly taxes Module 5             How do I get paid to practice? Reimbursement: Cash Third-party payment such as insurance Credentialing Government Reimbursement Programs Medicare Medicaid Workers Compensation Marketing Thank you for visiting our Web site.  More to come