DrSJP

I'm glad if I shared any resources of use to potential nurse entrepreneurs!

You make a really good point--I became an RN back in the days when costs were not taken into consideration. Also, when I've taught health care economics/financial management to RN-to-BSN or to MSN students, I focus on how they can use the concepts to prepare a business plan or program grant proposal to try to get the funding needed to improve patient care. I also focus on budgeting concepts as I believe budgeting gets overlooked in nursing management courses and is really important for any nurse taking on a management role.

That's an interesting perspective--I find that RN students are usually very interested in learning more about the economic/financial issues in health care, as they realize that the "flow of the money" impacts both on them and on their patients. However, it's helpful to see your view on this-thanks for your reply!

Does anyone in this forum teach health care economics or finance to undergrad or graduate nursing students?