By Farah Laurent, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, CPXP, TCRN, CPEN, CEN What is my number one regret in nursing? Not starting my Nurse career coaching business sooner!! In nursing school, the focus is truly on passing the NCLEX and not much time is spent exploring all the different opportunities in nursing. It is time to…
By Stella Nsong, RN, CMC, LTCP, CEO A few days ago, I met a nurse who works on the float team in the hospital. I was telling her that I sometimes miss working as a bedside nurse. I started as an LPN and loved the hands-on care at the bedside. She told me how awful…
We are all juggling multiple balls in the air, especially at this time of year. Would you like ways to become more efficient and productive to get done what you need to do so then you can spend more time doing what you want to do? Here is a collection of some of my favorite…
“You have set yourselves a difficult task, but you will succeed if you persevere, and you will find a joy in overcoming obstacles. Remember, no effort that we make to attain something beautiful is ever lost.” – Helen Keller Next week in the United States is Thanksgiving, a holiday to celebrate giving thanks and reflecting on…
By Elisabeth Mack, RN, BSN, MBA “Don’t ever use cannabis if you have cancer – you’d have to be nuts!” “Don’t ever use chemotherapy if you have cancer – you’d have to be nuts!” Two popular answers to the same question. “What should I do to treat my cancer?” Happy Fall, and welcome to October,…
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 room and asked when I could be…
This past week I had a couple of interviews scheduled that I planned to record for the Nurse Entrepreneur’s Exchange with NNBA business owners. Speaking with nurses and sharing their stories is always something I look forward to. It turns out my neighbor had different plans for the week by having his driveway resurfaced. The…
By Randi Moyer, RN, BSN, CCM, COHN-S I have been a nurse for 30 plus years and for the first 14 of those, I changed jobs every two years for new experiences; always trying to find a something that kept me fulfilled and engaged. While at a conference I was introduced to the specialty of…
There was something for everyone at our educational conference on nurse entrepreneurship. Read what nurses had to say about the NNBA 2022 Conference below, in addition to more pictures and highlights! Look for our September, 1st newsletter where we will announce the photo contest winners and be returning to our regular format. I want to…
Nurses rocking business in Las Vegas this past week at NNBA’s signature educational conference on Nurse Entrepreneurship & Career Alternatives! The power of yes resonated throughout this conference after Joan Sullivan Garrett’s powerful opening keynote address. Joan Sullivan Garrett is the Founder and Chairman of MedAire, the world’s largest integrated aviation and maritime provider of medical, travel, and…
Is there a next-level adventure calling you? The options for today’s nurses are limitless. Your nursing education and life experience are a launch pad, and where you fly is up to you. Nurses can learn all about the entrepreneur lifestyle, multiple career options, and best practices by attending NNBA’s Nurse Entrepreneurship & Career Alternatives Educational…
An important question to ask yourself is WHY you want to start your own nursing business. Do you want the freedom of being your own boss? Do you want the challenge of building something significant that touches and improves people’s lives? Maybe it is simply that you desire flexibility and additional income of an entrepreneur…
I am sure you have heard the phrase “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket”. It suggests that someone has put all the eggs they have in one basket and is at risk of dropping the basket, losing everything they worked hard for. Otherwise, you should weigh your alternatives and put some eggs in…
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…
