<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[APRN Complete]]></title><description><![CDATA[APRN Complete empowers nurse practitioners and all healthcare providers with the knowledge, strategy, and support to build independent practices.]]></description><link>https://www.aprncomplete.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:25:10 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.aprncomplete.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[NPI Type 1 vs Type 2 for Nurse Practitioners: What Do You Actually Need and Why?]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you are starting your own nurse practitioner practice, you have probably heard that you need an NPI. Then someone mentions a Type 1 NPI and a Type 2 NPI, and suddenly something that should be simple starts to feel confusing. But it doesn’t have to be.  The simplest way to remember it is this: Type 1 NPI = You, the provider Type 2 NPI = Your practice or business Now let's talk about what that actually means and why it matters when you are starting your practice. What Is a Type 1 NPI? A Type...]]></description><link>https://www.aprncomplete.com/post/npi-type-1-vs-type-2-for-nurse-practitioners-what-do-you-actually-need-and-why</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6abfb6c41bab6ecf4e2f3ed6</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:00:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0633ba_e025680244524cacadece907c26365ef~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Beth Larson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stay in Your Lane: How Nurse Practitioners Can Find and Understand Their Scope of Practice]]></title><description><![CDATA[“Stay in your lane” can sound limiting. For nurse practitioners, I see it differently: knowing your scope of practice helps you care for patients confidently, recognize when you need another professional's expertise, and build a practice on a sound foundation. Yet many NPs have never been shown how to find the rules that apply to them. If you are planning your own practice, this is one of the first things to learn. You need to know what you are authorized and prepared to do before you choose...]]></description><link>https://www.aprncomplete.com/post/stay-in-your-lane-how-nurse-practitioners-can-find-and-understand-their-scope-of-practice</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab96179374a74a681c49f6e</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:00:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0633ba_dc65bfdd7ba843e39823db2c6debfde6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_941,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Beth Larson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Find the Right Guidance When Starting Your Nurse Practitioner Practice]]></title><description><![CDATA[You may know exactly how you want to care for patients, but building a practice asks you to make decisions you were never taught to make in clinical training. What kind of practice will you open? What needs to happen before you see your first patient? Who can help you understand credentialing, billing, documentation, and the daily work of keeping the practice running? You do not have to answer every question at once. The right guidance can answer these questions and help you build a plan that...]]></description><link>https://www.aprncomplete.com/post/how-to-find-the-right-guidance-when-starting-your-nurse-practitioner-practice</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab95b2cb3e7c80b455a6010</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:00:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0633ba_10e40dd76c5b426b9edc7b17d1e96d1c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_941,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Beth Larson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Start a Nurse Practitioner Practice: A Step-by-Step Starting Point]]></title><description><![CDATA[How do you start your own nurse practitioner practice? Start by deciding whom you want to care for and how you want to deliver that care. Then work through the requirements, business setup, payment decisions, and systems needed to serve patients. The exact path depends on your state, specialty, and practice model, but you do not have to figure out every detail on day one. I'm Elizabeth Larson, an APRN and the founder of APRN Complete. I've helped build and manage healthcare practices, and I...]]></description><link>https://www.aprncomplete.com/post/how-to-start-a-nurse-practitioner-practice-a-step-by-step-starting-point</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab92625170114811b268c12</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:00:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0633ba_d5690ebf3f244ed7a4a79580bce270ec~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_941,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Beth Larson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Story Behind APRN Complete: Helping Nurse Practitioners Build Their Own Practices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clinical experience prepares nurse practitioners to care for patients. It does not always prepare us to start a practice. No one sat me down and explained how to build a healthcare business, lead a team, understand revenue, navigate contracts, or create systems that make each day manageable. Yet nurse practitioners who want to practice independently are often expected to figure those things out on their own. A huge gap exists between clinical knowledge and the skills needed to run a practice...]]></description><link>https://www.aprncomplete.com/post/the-story-behind-aprn-complete-helping-nurse-practitioners-build-their-own-practices</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab6d4624366d8381f2b8a9c</guid><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:34:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0633ba_0755a0e2ce1b410792a20bde4613c183~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_941,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Beth Larson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NO MORE GOLDEN HANDCUFFS: WHAT NURSE PRACTITIONERS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT INDEPENDENT PRACTICE]]></title><description><![CDATA[A nurse practitioner can spend years caring for patients, building relationships, and helping a practice grow, yet still feel that someone else holds the key to the next step. For some NPs, that feeling comes from a required physician agreement. The agreement may carry a substantial cost or limit how they can build a practice. I think of those arrangements as golden handcuffs: the work can be rewarding, and it's hard to make a decision to leave. That does not mean collaboration is a problem....]]></description><link>https://www.aprncomplete.com/post/no-more-golden-handcuffs-what-nurse-practitioners-should-know-about-independent-practice</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab51c31a46664489d1b7b47</guid><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:00:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0633ba_9253a9501d3f43dfbf4a15a310266611~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Beth Larson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[STARTING AN NP PRACTICE? PLAN FOR MORE THAN PATIENT VISITS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many nurse practitioners picture the clinical side of owning a practice first: the patients they want to serve, the care they want to provide, and the freedom to practice in a way that fits their values. Then the questions begin. Who handles a prior authorization while you’re seeing patients? How do records requests get tracked? Who follows up when an order or a billing question is still unresolved? These details may seem small on their own, but they happen every day. Planning for them early...]]></description><link>https://www.aprncomplete.com/post/starting-an-np-practice-beyond-patient-visits</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab514ec298ed131be83cc24</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:25:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0633ba_82f02f07f19e43d3ba890318bdda327d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_941,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Beth Larson</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>