National Nurses in Business Association
The Voice of Nurse Entrepreneurship
The National Nurses in Business Association (NNBA) is driven by our mission to continually provide value for nurses; our members and prospective members. A vital part of that mission is NNBA’s Advisory Board. It’s an honor working with our board members as the NNBA benefits from their expertise and scope of knowledge. Each are invaluable resources for NNBA’s future growth, and “The Voice of Nurse Entrepreneurship”.
The following individuals serve on NNBA’s Advisory Board and brief bio follows:
- Donna Cardillo, RN, MA, CSP®, FAAN, The Inspiration Nurse at DonnaCardillo.com
- Louise Jakubik, PhD, RN, NPD-BC, CSP®, CEO and CLO, Nurse Builders
- Stella Nsong, RN, CMC, LTCP, Six Figures Nurse Academy, New Jersey Elder Care Planning Council
- Jason Duprat, MBA, MSA, APRN, CRNA, Healthcare Boss Academy
Donna Cardillo, RN, MA CSP®, FAAN, is The Inspiration Nurse. She travels the world helping nurses to be happy in their careers and to reach their full potential. She does this as a keynote speaker, seminar and retreat leader, author, and cut-up. Donna was the original “Dear Donna” columnist at Nurse.com. She is also an Expert Blogger at DoctorOz.com as well as the former Healthcare Careers Expert at Monster.com. Donna is the creator of the trademarked Career Alternatives for Nurses® seminars and home-study program. She is author of 4 books including her newest release: Falling Together: How to Find Balance, Joy, and Meaningful Change When Your Life Seems to be Falling Apart. Donna has earned the coveted Certified Speaking Professional (CSP®) designation from the National Speakers Association. She is one of only 26 nurses in the world to hold that credential. Donna has been referred to as the Nurse Whisperer and Rosie the Riveter of the nursing world. Her audiences describe her as a force of nature who leads a path for others to follow. To learn more about Donna, visit www.donnacardillo.com.
Dr. Louise Jakubik is the Chief Executive and Learning Officer of Nurse Builders, a nursing education business specializing in certification, continuing education, and mentoring. Eighteen years ago, she started her business with one narrow niche and a single presentation. Today Louise’s business has grown exponentially to include three niche areas that form the basis for an education empire that generates 7 figures annually providing over 30 different proprietary live courses, over 250 different proprietary e-courses, over 60 independently published book titles, and a cloud based mentoring software program platform for hospitals. Louise has demonstrated in her own business, the power of building a business that is highly niched with multiple diverse revenue streams serving customers within that niche. Louise has been a proud member of the National Nurses in Business Association since starting her business 18 years ago. And she believes the NNBA has played a pivotal role in her development of success and success as a nurse entrepreneur and business owner.
Stella Nsong, RN, CMC, LTCP, is the president of The Six Figures Nurse Academy and is on the New Jersey Elder Care Planning Council. With over two decades of experience as a registered nurse, she practices as a certified professional geriatric care manager and elder care consultant. She is a best selling author, speaker, trainer and healthcare columnist.
Stella is the recipient of multiple awards and honors as a business woman and geriatric care manager. She became a syndicated columnist with her famous elder care advice column, the Elder Cliff Report: What Baby Boomers Need to Know About Their Aging Parents.
Jason A. Duprat, MBA, MSA, APRN, CRNA, is a seasoned nurse anesthetist and former naval officer who transitioned into entrepreneurship to empower healthcare professionals. As the founder of the Healthcare Boss Academy, he has guided numerous clinicians in establishing and expanding their own health and wellness clinics. Jason also has a technical background and has gained extensive expertise in integrating AI and automation to streamline business operations while preserving authenticity. Jason’s dedication to nurse entrepreneurship makes him a valuable resource for those seeking to enhance their business acumen.