The Bureau of Labor and Statistics said that over 4 million Americans quit their jobs during the month of July. People quitting their jobs at a higher rate than is normal, especially this past spring and summer, is being called The Great Resignation. Obviously, a portion of individuals quitting their jobs are healthcare providers. Since…
Have you ever thought about what nurses want, and why so many are choosing to have their careers coincide with entrepreneurship? I have the honor of speaking with many different nurses each week from all over the country, and I see five factors that are significant to nurses for their futures. They are autonomy, flexibility, passion,…
Nurses are no longer willing to accept limits placed on the course of their careers. From nurse entrepreneurs and innovators, to nurses creating new paths as clinicians and educators, we are re-framing an exciting future! As evaluations and hundreds of comments come in from nurses experiencing the excellent content from our 2021 speaker’s sessions, we are already…
The NNBA 2021 Annual Educational Conference took place this past weekend, and before it came to a close, nurses were motivated and taking action towards their goals! The atmosphere is always so positively charged that you can feel the enthusiasm rolling in, even virtually! Nurses from all levels of academic progression, professional and diverse backgrounds, passions, and…
Many nurses are experiencing levels of dissatisfaction, disappointment, stress, and burn-out on the job. The pandemic has only amplified these levels, and nurses are seriously looking at what options there are for change. If you love nursing but, your job, not so much, there are choices available that will make you enthusiastic about your future. Only…
Are you interested in business information customized for nurses, insight into healthcare industry trends, mentoring and continued education for your professional growth and career development? The National Nurses in Business Association (NNBA) is the premier nursing organization for nurse entrepreneurs, and a springboard for nurses transitioning from traditional nursing, to business ownership and self-employment. The NNBA is…
By Chris O’Byrne There are several ways to promote your business; however, many of these ways will cost you a lot of money. You may not have thousands of dollars to spend on marketing in the early stages of your business, but there are still several cost-effective ways to build your brand. Before the internet,…
The renowned American psychologist Abraham Maslow is best known in the nursing profession for his “Hierarchy of Needs”. What’s lesser known is Maslow did considerable work in business management and leadership addressing issues of customer loyalty, entrepreneurship, and the importance of communication. “One can choose to go back toward safety or forward in growth. Growth…
It’s hard to believe that August is already here and the NNBA 36th Annual Educational Conference on Nurse Entrepreneurship and Career Alternatives is next month! We always see an increase of membership in the months before the conference and this is probably because NNBA members receive $100.00 savings off the conference price. Everyone appreciates a good deal, right? However,…
Learning how to better connect and deliver your message is a major factor in reaching your potential whether it is advancing in the clinical setting, the corporate world, or running your own business. Harvard Business Review conducted a study that indicated the #1 criteria for advancement and promotion for professionals is the ability to communicate…
By Michelle Podlesni Guest Blogging Your Way to Success Content Marketing Content marketing is a form of marketing that focuses on creating, publishing, and distributing content for a targeted online audience. Lead generation, growing customer base, generating sales, building brand awareness, and affirming credibility are all potential outcomes from successful content marketing. Guest Blogging Strategy…
Success has been researched and studied for centuries by many authors and speakers. I am sure you have heard interviewers ask, “to what do you attribute your success?” More recently, marketer and researcher, Richard St. John, interviewed over 500 TEDx speakers from many industries. From these interviews, he identified several traits as being great, and…
Definitely the best part of summer so far is the news that both the number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are down in the U.S. And, in case you missed this awesome Golden Buzzer moment from America’s Got Talent, here’s the link, https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/choir-of-frontline-nurses-gets-agt-golden-buzzer-for-moving-rendition-of-lean-on-me/ar-AAKIwB9. This is a group of nurses that have served on the frontlines…
Vying for Nurses, Hospitals Go Big with Sign On Bonuses was a recent headline in Becker’s Hospital Review. For example, Piedmont in Atlanta is offering nurses up to $30,000 in sign-on bonuses. The CEO of the Georgia Nurses Association is saying that the state’s need for nurses is the worst they’ve ever seen. At the…
Innovative strategies for developing nursing business opportunities is the lead line in our annual educational conference on nurse entrepreneurship announcement. Have you ever wondered why the words innovate, innovation, and innovators, are such buzz words right now? When it comes to business, the only thing that maintains the growth of the business is innovation. Innovation…
Registration is now open for the NNBA 36th Annual Conference on Nurse Entrepreneurship and Career Alternatives! This is NNBA’s flagship conference that has helped thousands of nurses plan, start, and grow their own business on a part-time or full-time basis. This conference provides massive-value and is affordable. We don’t want anything standing in the way…
By Kathy Allan, RN, HN-BC, HTCP/I, SEP It’s no secret that nurses are being traumatized on the job. We hear a lot about nurses who are burned-out, exhausted and suffering from compassion fatigue. The secret we don’t hear about is what happens to those patients who have a burned-out, exhausted nurse taking care of them.…
There are more choices than ever for nurses to have long careers that offer more flexibility, financial control and fulfillment. More nurses are recognizing their valuable knowledge and experiences which are well-suited to leverage them into a multitude of nursing businesses. From developing additional income streams on a part-time basis, to becoming full-time entrepreneurs, the…
