A Guide For The Nurse Entrepreneur

The purpose of this book is to share with Healthcare professionals the alternatives that are available to them so they can elevate their lives, elevate their impact and their influence as they grow in their nursing or Healthcare Career. I want to give Healthcare Professionals, particularly nurses, a glimpse of other areas they can embrace to touch the lives of those they are assigned to, or rather those that they are called to serve. I want to empower you to be all you can be. So many of us put limits on what we can achieve, when in reality we were all born to be great, and to do great things. We are as ordinary as we think we are. We will only achieve what we can conceive in our minds. I am a strong believer that we should always be progressing upwards in life, consistently and purposefully. In other words, the sky in NOT the limit.

You have a great idea for a new business, but you're unsure about how to begin. You dream of the independence of being your own boss. In today's tough job market, starting your own business can be the best way to get the autonomy, security, and recognition you deserve. This all new, second edition contains the most up-to-date, practical information available on issues in health care, nursing, technology, business, politics, and finance. Successful health care entrepreneurs discuss their challenges and accomplishments and offer step-by-step methods for ventures in clinical practices, consulting, home care, product support, and much more.

The potential for health professionals to learn and practice the process of entrepreneurship to improve the quality of health care and services is enormous and untapped. Health professionals witness first-hand where changes to the health system should be made and where opportunities for improvement arise, yet they are seldom associated with entrepreneurship. Incorporating the authors’ experiences leading health systems, working on the front line and supporting corporations, NGOs and accelerators that target health entrepreneurship, this book explores: The why, what and how of entrepreneurship – and intrapreneurship – for health professionals. Resources to encourage innovation by guiding the reader through an idea development process specific to the experience and working environment of health professionals. The areas of need, developing ideas and prototype solutions, as well as implementing, scaling and pitching entrepreneurial ideas. An accessible and applied guide, Health Entrepreneurship introduces ideas about the practical delivery and implementation of entrepreneurial ideas, allowing readers to affect necessary and positive change.

Are you a nurse feeling stuck, unsatisfied with your career and not sure what else you can do? Nurses are taught how to perform many tasks such as how to assess their patients, how to calculate drug dosages, and how to document. Nurses are not taught how to be business owners. Written from the perspective of a seasoned nurse, the book is a guide for nurses who are ready to "scrap their scrubs" and become business owners but have no idea of where to start. Intended to inspire those ready for a change in their nursing career, the reader is tasked with understanding the why, and examining possible avenues based on skills they already have. Success is possible as demonstrated by the examples of successful nurse entrepreneurs providing insight into their " how and why".

Illustrates how the DNP degree fosters opportunities for nurses to shape the future of healthcare The first resource of its kind, this engaging handbook delivers practical guidance on the burgeoning roles and career opportunities afforded by the DNP degree, as well as the knowledge and skills required for career advancement. It provides students and professionals with a fundamental understanding of the value of the DNP degree and how it supports opportunities for nurses to shape the future of healthcare at academic, policy, organizational, site, and patient-care levels. Following an overview of the DNP degree, along with a discussion of key competencies required for success in any DNP arena, this guide examines the various roles a DNP graduate can hold. Chapters highlight potential career paths, education and certification requirements, opportunities and challenges, and the integration of relevant AACN DNP Essentials. Reflection questions and resources for further exploration conclude each chapter. Key Features: Delivers practical guidance on the DNP degree, potential roles, and career opportunities Describes how to integrate DNP Essentials into practice Discusses key competencies required for success in any DNP role Illustrates potential career paths with education and certification requirements Promotes self-reflection with thought-provoking questions Includes resources for further exploration

The nursing profession should never feel like a trap, but sometimes it can. Here are some answers many nurses need to hear. Some of the most highly skilled and disciplined professionals in America are nurses. Many of them have become frustrated with various aspects of their careers, but they believe they have no other options. Author, consultant, and Nurse Practitioner Nachole Johnson will explode that idea with great suggestions about how to launch a profitable and personally rewarding business that is suited to your interests and experience. By reading 50+ Business Ideas for the Entrepreneurial Nurse, you can discover: Dozens of business ideas suited to the interests of many nurses Practical recommendations and resources to help you get started Pros and cons of each option Ways to combine your nursing experience with hobby interests to start a business Estimated start-up costs for various businesses Additional training or education that might be needed Links to websites or other resources to learn more. Nurses often do not recognize their broad range of abilities and knowledge. Many nurses work long hours under time and personal pressures. They must be detail-oriented, but also able to coordinate activity with the big picture in mind. They have training and experience in interpersonal communication as well as the use of technologically advanced equipment. They make life and death decisions, sometimes on a daily basis. Those who have worked in a variety of healthcare settings have also demonstrated great flexibility. These skill sets and abilities have prepared many of them to become successful business entrepreneurs."