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Investing in innovation

American Nurse

The Accelerator invites participants to explore content areas focused on human-centered design, business models, entrepreneurship/intrapreneurship, intellectual property, and leadership. It was amazing exposure for nurse entrepreneurs.” My goal is to empower nurse leaders in the work that they do every day.”

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Juggling It All: How Keith Carlson Turns a Nontraditional Nursing Career into a Powerhouse of Impact

Minority Nurse

. “My name is Keith Carlson ,” he says, “and I have an unusual nursing career at this point in time.” Carlson is a travel medicine specialist, nurse entrepreneur, career coach , freelance writer, popular podcast host with over 500 episodes, and occasional keynote speaker.

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Nurses and the Promise of Entrepreneurship

Daily Nurse

A Look at the Numbers There are plenty of statistics that we know about nurses: Approximately 55 percent of American nurses work in general medical-surgical hospitals According to the World Health Organization , there are somewhere in the vicinity of 27 million nurses worldwide One estimate puts the number of nurse entrepreneurs at 0.5

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NP Designation Helps Nurses Shape Their Careers with More Choices

Minority Nurse

Nurses who pursue an NP with a master’s of nursing degree find, in particular, that the additional credential offers a level of autonomy leading to career paths that could include direct patient care, nurse leadership roles, research, business, academia, or the diverse potential in entrepreneurship.

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8 Specializations For Management-Oriented Nurses

Registered Nursing

Nursing offers a wealth of opportunities for those with leadership and management skills. For nurses who aspire to influence healthcare policies, optimize patient care, and drive organizational excellence, specialized roles in healthcare management are ideal.

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Top 10 Reasons to Start a Nurse-Owned Business

Empowered Nurses

Networking and Collaboration: As a nurse entrepreneur, you’ll have the opportunity to network and collaborate with other healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders. This opens doors to valuable partnerships, mentorship opportunities, and the exchange of ideas.

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Nurses Hustle: From Side Gigs to Entrepreneurship

Minority Nurse

In recent years, there has been an increase in nurse entrepreneurs who have chosen a less conventional path in the healthcare industry. Nurses, known for their dedication and adaptability, are now moving beyond traditional direct patient care roles and venturing into side gigs and full-fledged entrepreneurial ventures.