title: Factors influencing the implementation of the CNS role in a private practice.
abstract: Factors to be considered by the CNS before implementing the role in private practice with a physician are discussed. Four CNSs were interviewed regarding their experiences in such a practice. The CNS subroles of expert practitioner, educator, consultant, and researcher are described as they apply in private practice with a physician. A four-step process is proposed to guide the CNS considering entry into private practice. The steps discussed are: self-assessment, evaluation of the legal and financial aspects, development of marketing and cost-justification strategies, and negotiating for a position. A method for cost justification is proposed, and some elements of marketing and negotiating are reviewed.
authors.forename: E A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Davis
mesh_terms: D005376:Financial Management; D006801:Humans; D007603:Jurisprudence; D008389:Marketing of Health Services; D017008:Negotiating; D009720:Nurse Clinicians; D010317:Partnership Practice; D011331:Private Practice; D012380:Role; D012647:Self-Assessment