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…
It has been tremendously exciting since our conference. I’ve had multiple telephone conversations, meetings, and follow-ups with nurses from all over the country!. Every day nurse entrepreneurs are sharing how NNBA’s program content, and networking is unfolding in their lives. Nurses are creating brand new streams of income, obtaining new speaking engagements, getting offers from…
Thank you for you emails, comments, and social media posts! There is a collective voice of nurses rising up from the #NNBA2019 Entrepreneurship Conference in Las Vegas! “Now is time for nurses to take the lead in reframing nurse’s role in the healthcare marketplace.” Our wonderful speakers went in-depth with strategies, best practices, how-tos, blueprints,…
In the generation that has passed, since the National Nurses in Business Association was founded, the ranks of nurse entrepreneurs has increased substantially. The NNBA is the forerunner of the nurse entrepreneur movement, and that is a result of the active participation and contributions of its richly resourced membership. We are nurses, business leaders, mentors,…
We are only 2 weeks away from #NNBA2019! There is still time to register and experience the unlimited options available to entrepreneurial nurses. Meet nurse superstars and business experts that will help you go from where you are to where you want to be! Discover why so many nurses say, “this is the best conference…
Before leaving your career as a nurse… Years ago when I placed my home in Newport Beach, California on the market, I hired a designer that was known for his ability to stage homes prior to their sale. Ben was very professional in taking his time walking around my house. He took notes in every…
The NNBA Conference weekend is your “one stop shop” where you will discover how your diverse experience as a nurse translates into high-demand and emerging business opportunities. You’ll find everything you need to start or expand your business with the action-rich content, resources and connections. Are you ready to take your career to the next…
4 Ways Writing a Book Can Grow Your Nurse Entrepreneur Business By Pat Iyer, MSN, RN, LNCC Writing books might seem like a Herculean task but it can provide impressive results for the growth of your business with minimal effort on your part. These are just four ways you can grow your business by writing…
From ED Staff Nurse to Successful Nurse Educator and Entrepreneur By Shelley Cohen RN MSN CEN In 1995, I met my first mentor Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio-a former President of NNBA- how lucky can a girl get? She challenged me, questioned me, disagreed with me at almost every turn- and thank goodness I listened and paid…
I am so excited to share what we have in store for you! Nationally acclaimed speakers, nurse business owners, and experts that are dedicated to providing you “real-world” information about starting and running your own business. Our speakers deliver results for their customers every day, and are accessible throughout this conference. 45 Days until #NNBA2019…
I love when I am able to say, “I will see you next month in Las Vegas!” This September, you will be in a room with the very best nurse speakers, entrepreneurs, and business leaders. Nurse after nurse has said that this conference was the best investment they’ve made because the information shared directly impacted…
The Road to Health is Paved with Good Intestines By Nadine Grzeskowiak, RN, BSN, CEN, The Gluten Free RN Celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) have been grossly misdiagnosed or undiagnosed in the United States since the 1950s. Celiac disease is increasing at an alarming rate. The current rate of celiac disease reported is…
Talking Nurse Entrepreneurship with Michelle Podlesni, the Unconventional Nurse® – The Nurse Keith Show, EPS 223 We’re talking about all things #nurse entrepreneurship from case management to running a conference, from burnout to bliss! We talk about business and the magic of the annual NNBA conference in Las Vegas. It is always a good time…
Each of the nurses in the Meet Your Speakers picture above are exemplars of nurse business owner success. Every year, our speakers contribute to the success of NNBA’s conference being generous with their expertise, content, resources, time and approach-ability. We have been helping nurses transition from employees to entrepreneurs for over 30 years. Thousands of…
