New Business for RN

[sonia211]

I have been out there interviewing for different Critical Care positions and I am just turned off by the low salary that everyone offers me with my Critical Care experience. I am thinking about doing a side business to help supplement my current income so that I can pay off my student loans. My question to you wonderful nurses out there is can you please give me some ideas for what I can do in terms of a side Nursing gig. I want to open my own business which will help me make my bills while I do my full time job.

My background: Bachelor of Business Admin

BSN

Critical Care experience

I am at a loss as to what kind of business I can run on the side given my education and experience.

I do NOT want to open up a home health agency, SNF, hospice etc. I would like to do something that does not require a $100K investment to begin.

Thank you in advance

[milesims]

I know you said you weren't considering a home care agency, but you're very wrong with your estimate.. If you want to buy a franchise, it'll cost $100,000. But you don't need a franchise if you want a side business.

I'm starting a non-medical home care agency in a month, and it's costing me little to nothing to open it. I got a free office at my university, a $3000 grant, and the money is just going into gas to go to client homes, advertising, and running my website. If I didn't receive a grant, it would cost me $1000 max to start up. Without a free office or my grant, it would be $500 a month + another $500 for gas, advertising and the website (upkeep).

With 10 clients, which is very little, you have the potential to make $2500 in revenue a month (on average). Typically, an up and running home care agency has 50, so $12500 a month in revenue.

[ahs389]

Hi, Milesims: how to contact you to get more info?

[Newlife2016]

Hello Milesims,

I have been considering opening an non-medical agency as well. Where did you apply for the grant?

[Oddobox]

Hello please tell me more about your business. I am seeking something to do and just researching. thanks.

[ms_nurse92]

Hi Milesims,

I am very interested in speaking with you about your experience.

[latoyahealthcoachrn]

Can you contact me, please?

[Nurse Beth, MSN]

I work as a nurse educator in acute care, and am planning to segue into my own business as my full time job. I am a speaker, subject matter expert, free lance writer, and nurse blogger. All of these afford me income. I recommend joining NNBA to learn from other nurse entrepreneurs.

You can do it!

[passionflower, BSN, MSN, RN]

Nurse Beth you are a good role model!

[Natasha A., CNA, LVN]

Nurse Beth!! What is the name of your blog? How did you get started building a multiple income revenue? I am currently a nurse student and already know that bedside nursing is not for me but I like to teach. I look forward to hearing back from you :)

[Nurse Beth, MSN]

Nurse Beth!! What is the name of your blog? How did you get started building a multiple income revenue? I am currently a nurse student and already know that bedside nursing is not for me but I like to teach. I look forward to hearing back from you :)

My blog is called nursecode When you have a blog, you can soon get involved in affiliate marketing, promotions, and product reviews. You also can use your writing skills to free lance write. There are so many ways to do what you love and build a business.

[maryhansen]

i suggest you check out PMCS or medicalstaffingmanuals.com. They help with the start up of a variety of small health care businesses.

[TheSocialMediaCoach]

Eat_Pray_Love, CNA, LVN Nurses are the largest group of healthcare providers. Use this to your advantage! Do you have hopes or thoughts of turning your expertise into a business? If so, presenting your expertise to an audience ( in person or online) is a requirement. Presenting opportunites are numerous, check out eventbrite and meetup for events related to your interest, show up with business cards ( your name and professional email will do) and be ready to speak to your expertise.