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ProgressiveThinking, MSN, CRNA
456 Posts
Hello,
I'm 21 years old and currently in nursing school, and I have decided that working as a bedside nurse for the rest of my life just isn't for me. I definitely plan on putting in the necessary time (hopefully no more than 4 or 5 years) at the bedside to gain valuable experience, but I just don't see myself doing it when I'm in my 30's, 40's, and so on (unless I'm thrown into management or go on to become a CRNA.) I am glad I am going into nursing because I know the profession will open up a lot of doors for me. Nursing basically = opportunity. My question is...how hard is it to start a nursing home? I am aware that it is extremely difficult to run one (I know an administrator), but it sounds like an awesome business opportunity. I know a few home health agency owners (an area that can also be extremely lucrative), but not 1 nursing home owner.
My question is how hard is it to start a nursing home? Are there any individuals/owners on here that are willing to share any helpful resources? Right now it is just an idea, but I am hoping I can someday go through with it because the business side of nursing appeals to me more than the clinical side...
Thank you!
Sean