There are many nurses that end up starting a business because one day they realize they could make a living doing what they are currently a doing, as an independent consultant. A consultant is defined as an expert in one or more identified areas who partners with a client to improve the client’s condition. A…
It was a treat going to my daughter’s final basketball game. It was held at a school where years prior, I was the school nurse. Being a school nurse was some of the most enjoyable time I’ve spent in my nursing career, and it was completely unexpected. Soon after my decision to leave the corporate…
Thank you! We recognize and celebrate you during Nurse’s Week, and throughout the year! Nurses are working in a wide range of specialties and settings and in increasing numbers as nurse entrepreneurs. May 6th kicks off Nurse’s Week, May 8th is National Student Nurses Day, May 11th is National School Nurses Day and May 12th…
By Sarah Bell, RN, MBA, PCC How long does it take to start a business? How long is a piece of string? It took me seven years to quit my job as a corporate coach and start my private practice. Why did it take me so long? I had all the qualifications and experience I…
2022 marks the 37th year that the National Nurses in Business Association has been in business. From its beginning, the NNBA was founded as a nurse-directed organization dedicated to the advancement and promotion of nurse entrepreneurship. This past week also marked the 8th anniversary of my taking the helm of the NNBA. Every day is…
Attracting and retaining great talent is the number one issue keeping leaders of some of the world’s largest organizations awake at night. This is according to a recent article in Inc. magazine on the ‘Great Resignation.’ Of course, this list includes leaders of healthcare systems. This is no surprise to nurses, especially with the media…
We just changed our clocks, and we do this a couple times a year. How about you? Have you changed with the times? I hear a resounding YES! Valuable lessons have been gained from the pandemic and nurses are more adaptive and resilient than previously known. We are springing forward, emerging stronger, and revitalizing our…
By Taura Barr, Phd, RN NC-BC, FAHA Burnout is a hot topic right now, and rightfully so, it is really jeopardizing our individual and collective health. And everyone seems to know how to address it, with self-care, mindfulness, meditation, even a 4 day work week. But I’ll bet you never heard of anyone suggesting that…
We are so excited to announce Registration is Now Open for NNBA’s Nurse Entrepreneurship & Career Alternatives Conference. NNBA’s signature conference always has nurses sharing about the valuable, business content, and the incredible relationships formed with colleagues from all over the nation. Experience the positivity, warmth, and enthusiasm of business-minded nurses! What is motivating more…
What is your business idea? Are you: changing something, making something better, inventing something new, solving an existing problem or partnering in a new venture? There are a multitude of ways nurses are providing much needed services, products, and programs in this post-pandemic world. And as a result, nurses are experiencing more freedom, flexibility, and…
Your nursing business could generate good revenue but sales alone aren’t an indication of 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: Follow…
The first week of January saw the CES Consumer’s Electronic Show here in Las Vegas. For over 50 years, CES has set the global stage for innovation. There is always big news in healthcare innovation. We all know that the pandemic sped up the adoption of health technologies and services. Here are some interesting stats…
Happy New Year and welcome to our first newsletter of 2022! During the past twenty-two months we have seen nurses rise to the challenges and changes in healthcare delivery with courage, resilience, and optimism. It’s exciting to see nurses bringing much needed innovation to services, products and programs in healthcare. Tabula Rasa is a Latin…
By Rosemary Mangan, MSN, RN, CCM Everything on earth has its own time and its own season. Ecclesiastes 3 On February 14, 2016, I made a life-changing decision. It had to do with love but not in the romantic sense. Boston had its tenth snowstorm of the season, and we had reached 100 inches of…
By Nena Hart, MSN, RN C-DONA, CHPN, RAC-CT Founder and CEO of Hart Healthcare Solutions My step-dad has operated his own landscaping business for as long as I can remember. Money was uncertain in our house and the approach to money seemed to be to spend it when you have it. On one particularly long…
By Dr. Dolores Fazzino, DNP, Nurse Practitioner, Medical Intuitive As business owners and professionals, our brand and who we are is everything. One of the most important things I have learned as a business owner is the alignment of my message, my brand, my actions, and myself. Yes, myself! The saying “everywhere you go here…
There is an emphasis on gift-giving during the holiday season. For some, the best part is finding just the right gift that will place a sparkle in someone’s eyes and happiness in their hearts. You may occasionally see advertisements saying, “Best gift for nurses”, these range from ornaments, mugs, and t-shirts, and as much as…
More and more consumers say they plan on continuing to use telehealth services, and more than half of providers view it more favorably now than before. Entrepreneurs and providers offering remote monitoring technologies and services should understand new billing opportunities under Medicare. There are five new RTM, Remote Therapeutic Monitoring/Treatment Management codes, all of which go live starting…
