The Business of Healthcare: Burnout’s Iceberg
“What is powerful is when what you say is just the tip of the iceberg of what you know” – Jim Rohn
The recent Critical Care Societies Collaborative (CCSC) report on burnout, is only the tip of burnout’s iceberg. There is a complete disruption in the healthcare industry due to shifting reimbursement models that has caused a cascade of reactions across all strata’s of the healthcare delivery systems. Electronic health records, swiping bar codes, endless updates, training on new technology and equipment, in addition to patient care, is causing a great deal of concern and fatigue among nurses. Nurse management identifies that 30% of nurses leave due to burnout within 5 years of being in a management role. And many hospital systems, themselves are experiencing burnout having the look and feel of an exhausted swimmer reaching for the side of a corporate boat. You can see there is a lot beneath the surface of burnout’s iceberg.
Nurses that are experiencing burnout owe it to themselves to learn about their options. NNBA’s Nurse Entrepreneurship and Career Alternatives Conference brings together nurse entrepreneurs, self-employed nurses, nurse business owners, emerging entrepreneurs and those desiring to learn more about options available for today’s nurse. NNBA’s 31st conference will provide business ideas, opportunities, best practices and strategies for nurses to start, manage, grow and expand their businesses. Nationally acclaimed nurse speakers and business experts will provide nurses with the information, tools and actionable take-a -ways to start your business or make your current business even more successful. In addition, there are five pre-conference workshops will give you dozens of ideas and tips, whether you are a novice or a veteran business owner. This is an educational and professional development event with up to 13 CEUs available.
Many of us continue working shifts or part time in an acute care setting. Perhaps you will take back an entrepreneurial idea that solves a problem or creates value. Be the nurse intrapreneur right where you are! Here is a way to: Win Free NNBA Conference and Travel Package! With the continuation of unprecedented hospital merger and acquisition activity, take steps with your career to protect its financial longevity.
Since 1985 the National Nurses in Business Association (NNBA) is dedicated to advancing and promoting Nurses in Business, Nurse Entrepreneurs and Intrapreneurs. The NNBA is the ‘Voice of Nurse Entrepreneurship’ as a result of the active participation and contributions of its richly resourced membership.
© 2016 Michelle Podlesni RN, CEO, USN Veteran, accomplished businesswoman, bestselling author and strategic management consultant. The founder of Unconventional Nurse® and the current president of the National Nurses in Business Association.
