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Guides: collaborating physician for nurse practitioners

To find a collaborating physician as a nurse practitioner, confirm whether your state requires a written agreement, then choose a physician who matches your specialty and prescribing scope. These guides cover how collaboration works, what psychiatric NPs should look for, and what belongs in a collaborative practice agreement.

The right physician beside you.

Collaborating physicians for NPs: the 2027 guide by state

How to find a collaborating physician as a nurse practitioner: state rules, cost ranges, psych NP needs and what to ask before you sign.

Collaborating psychiatrist for PMHNPs: controlled substances, telehealth, multi-state

What PMHNPs need in a collaborating psychiatrist: controlled substances, telehealth, multi-state licenses and fair agreement terms.

Collaborative practice agreement template and checklist

Collaborative practice agreement template and checklist: parties, scope, prescribing, chart review, pay, privacy and termination.