Article in the Ventura County Star

The following is a copy of an article that appeared in the Ventura county Star:
New health-care venture announced


A group of registered nurses in Ventura County is leading the way for a new breed of health-care professionals -- nurse entrepreneurs. The first of its kind in the United States, a Professional Practice Group composed exclusively of registered nurses is being organized. The nurses, who will share equally in the ownership of the enterprise, are holding an organizational meeting 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Pierpont Inn and Racquet Club in Ventura.

Foremost on the agenda is establishing a business to provide nursing services to consumers and health-care facilities. The group plans to serve both the public and private sectors with facility staffing, home health services and traveling nurses.

Assisting the nurses in establishing their business is the National Association of Independent Nurses, an organization that promotes the ideals of free enterprise and self-employment for registered nurses.

For more details, call the National Association of Independent Nurses at 1-800-338-5105.