Discussion Post: Financial Considerations in Nursing
Currently, nursing services are considered an expense for which healthcare organizations cannot bill separately. Respond to the following questions and, if appropriate, include personal experience as part of your answers:
1) Why are healthcare organizations unable to bill separately for nursing services, and what is the impact on nurse leaders?
2) What can the nursing profession, and specifically nursing leaders, do to change this issue?
3) Why are nursing services considered an expense and not an income generator?
The response should include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.