Some Good News is a 2020 web series created and hosted by actor, John Krasinski. The show is “a good news show dedicated entirely to good news,” with Krasinski operating inside his home during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you haven’t viewed one of these episodes on You Tube, I highly recommend you check them out.…
Special Announcement: As previously shared with our community, the NNBA has been monitoring the situation with Las Vegas hotels. In consideration of all the factors related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, particularly in regards to our annual educational conference, we have made decision to move NNBA 2020 to a Virtual Conference! This is a first…
The evolving nature of this pandemic is fast – paced. Much of the world, and our country is involved in phased re-openings as there is an increased availability of testing, tracing, and treatment protocols. Exciting news came out of Oxford University with human testing now underway, they are leading in the global race to find…
This blog post is composed of notes from NNBA’s conference call discussing strategies, tools and tips for nurse business owners. Most common categories of businesses represented on the call were: Educators, Authors, Case Management, Patient Advocacy, Legal Nurse Consultants, Life and Business Coaching, Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Midwife Practices, Freelance Writers, Eldercare with several specialization…
News on COVID-19 continues to evolve, and there are more encouraging outcomes being reported. There are increases in diagnostic testing, varied and available treatments, and changes to protocols that alleviate so much of the bureaucracy that slows innovation and advancement. Some of our colleagues are still in need of support, especially in the hot spots…
The continued change and evolving nature of this pandemic is moving fast. The events of the past weeks and days remind us more of how connected we are, and the importance of our global community. Every day I am inspired by the professionalism and dedication exhibited by nurses all over the world who are under…
I’m starting this newsletter by making sure you know how good you are, and to thank you for the good you are doing. At this moment, Covid-19 continues to spread, and last week the World Health Organization declared Covid-19 a Pandemic. There are ramifications beyond simply what the virus is, how well it will be…
The 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Starting a CNA School By Victoria Randle, NP-C If you are new to entrepreneurship, you are destined to make a mistake. Mistakes can be costly, time consuming or even steal your confidence. I have personally learned from every mistake I have made along the way and each mistake has…
Sales alone are not an indication of nurse business success; profitability is key to the health of your business. Said another way, it’s not so much about the money you make, it is about the money you keep. Here are a few strategies to increase your bottom line. 1) Follow up on the leads that…
The National Nurses in Business Association is the premier nursing organization of nurse entrepreneurs, and this year we are celebrating 35 years in business! Since the NNBA was founded, the ranks of nurse entrepreneurs has increased substantially. The NNBA is the vanguard of the nurse entrepreneur movement, and that is a result of the active participation and…
Developing an entrepreneurial mindset is just as important as improving your skill sets today. Regardless of your setting, you are nurses on the front lines of healthcare systems, and are able to see where the opportunities are to improve care and optimize health and wellness. Hundreds of nurses with entrepreneurial mindsets will be at #NNBA2020. Plan to join…
This is always an exciting time of year for the National Nurses is Business Association because we are finalizing our program for #NNBA2020! This conference with nationally acclaimed nurse speakers has a full agenda of expert presenters with real-world experience. Thousands of nurses have been informed, inspired, and launched successful businesses as a result of the massive-value content…
Last week the Consumer Electronics Show, CES2020, took over Las Vegas. CES is the world’s gathering place for all who thrive on the business of consumer technologies. Healthcare Technologyalways has a big presence at CES, and that’s no different in 2020. While CES 2019 was all about sleep, robots, and wearables — this year brought new…
Happy New Year! 2020 promises to be an exciting year for nurses. While the World Health Organization declared it the Year of the Nurse and Midwife, the NNBA has been dedicated to advancing and promoting nurses roles in business every year since 1985. Nurse autonomy, flexibility, and financial freedom is something we rally around, and will continue to for 2020 and beyond!…
With everyone busy and getting ready to celebrate the upcoming holidays, I wanted to provide especially important and relevant articles, as the year comes to a close.12 Social Media Predictions From the Pros allows you to see what the experts are saying and how that may apply to you, and your business. Data privacy has become…
Can you believe that in a month from today, we will be celebrating the New Year? If time seems to evaporate in front of your eyes, you could be in the “Flow state”. In the 70’s, University of Chicago psychologist, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, began one of the largest psychological surveys ever, asking people about the times in their life…
When you read our article Nursing Innovation on Fire you’ll understand why NNBA’s Shark Tank Competition is an audience favorite! We have included pictures and details, and you may come away inspired to apply for our NNBA2020 Shark Tank Competition. In addition, we are posting our Call for Speakers for next year’s conference. Visit our Call for Speakers page to…
By Keith Carlson, RN, BSN, NC-BC The National Nurses in Business Association (NNBA) is the flagship organization promoting nurse entrepreneurship in the United States and beyond. With a 35-year history, the NNBA encourages nurse innovation and out-of-the-box thinking. We were the first nursing organization to offer nurses the chance to pitch their ideas from the…
