title: Budget development and implementation for the APN in independent practice.
abstract: Advanced practice nurses have a unique opportunity to meet the health needs in our communities. Although laden with barriers and challenges, independent practice is a viable option for advanced practice nurses. This article reviews the critical steps to developing and implementing a budget and operational plan for a successful independent nursing practice.
authors.affiliation: Patient Care Services, Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, California, USA.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Steiger
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Hagenstad
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Anderson
mesh_terms: D002017:Budgets; D006801:Humans; D009722:Nurse Practitioners / Q000191:economics*; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000191:economics; D011331:Private Practice / Q000191:economics*