Starting Your Own Nurse Practitioner Practice in Louisiana

You've built the clinical skills. I help nurse practitioners build the legal and business foundation for a practice of their own, from the collaborative practice agreement to the first hire.

Text me to talk

Text (504) 356-9678 and we'll set up a time to talk within one business day. The first conversation is free, and I don't ask for retainers. Just send your name and a good time to reach you; no details needed by text.

Opening your own practice as a nurse practitioner in Louisiana takes more paperwork than it does in many other states. Most Louisiana NPs who diagnose and prescribe must have a collaborative practice agreement with a physician, approved by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing. On top of that comes everything any new business needs: the right entity, contracts, policies, and a plan for staying compliant as you grow.

Getting these pieces right at the start costs far less than fixing them later. I help NPs set up their practices carefully, so they can focus on patients instead of paperwork.

How I help NPs

Collaborative practice agreements. I draft and review collaborative practice agreements so they meet Board requirements and protect you, including the collaborating physician's fees, what each of you is responsible for, and what happens if the physician leaves or the agreement ends.
Business setup. Choosing and forming the right business entity, and putting the operating agreement and basic contracts in place.
Patient-facing documents. Intake forms, consent forms, financial policies, telehealth consents, and the other paperwork your practice runs on.
Compliance. HIPAA policies, documentation and billing practices, and records management. I've also served as COO of a healthcare agency with more than 200 employees, and I've taught on fraudulent records and billing issues, so I know where new practices tend to get into trouble.
Leases, hiring, and growth. Office leases, employment and independent contractor agreements, hiring your first employee or another NP, and the decisions that come with growing.

Common questions NPs ask me

Do I need a collaborative practice agreement to open my own practice?

Most Louisiana NPs who diagnose and prescribe do. Louisiana law includes limited exemptions, so we'll look at your situation and what applies to you.

What happens if my collaborating physician retires, moves, or ends the agreement?

This is one of the most important questions to answer before you sign. A good agreement plans for it, so your practice isn't left without coverage.

Can I see patients through telehealth?

Often, yes, but telehealth raises its own questions about licensure, consent, prescribing, and where your patients are located. We'll build those into your setup from the start.

Why NPs work with me

I've practiced healthcare and business law for more than 17 years, and much of my work is helping clinicians build practices of their own. I've also been on the operations side, as COO of a healthcare agency with more than 200 employees, so I understand what it takes to run a clinical practice day to day, not just what the law requires on paper.

No retainer. Payment plans that fit your budget.

Most women starting a business don't have extra cash set aside for legal work, so they try to piece it together on their own: an online template here, a borrowed contract there. The problem is that the most important legal work happens at the very beginning, when you're forming your company, writing your contracts, and setting up how your business will run. Mistakes made then are the hardest and most expensive to fix later.

So I've made it easier to get it right from the start. I don't ask for retainers. I bill only for work I've completed, and you can set up a payment plan that fits your needs. I believe every woman building something of her own deserves sound legal counsel, not just the women who can pay for it all up front.

Build your practice on solid ground.

Whether you're just starting to plan or ready to open, let's talk about what your practice needs. Consultations are available by phone, video, or in person across Louisiana.