Are nurse practitioners self employed?

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) defines employment status. You are either an employee or self-employed. Some people who are self-employed are considered “independent contractors.” Early in the NP movement, NPs who were self-employed were said to be in independent practice. read more

NPs may specialize in a number of areas, and some have chosen to leave an employment situation to become self-employed small-business owners. Supervision or Independent Practice One of the first issues an NP must consider before striking out on her own is the legal aspects of physician supervision. read more

Private Nursing Practice meaning self-employed Registered Professional Nurses (RN’s) is a career option which is a meaningful and significant practice model for all of America’s RN’s. read more

Self-Employed Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners This Regulatory Document provides direction for registered nurses (RNs) and nurse practitioners (NPs) in relation to regulatory responsibilities for self-employed practice. read more