Do you have a dream job? What about a unique idea for a business? As a Registered Nurse, you have an advantage over others when it comes to starting a business. Nurses have the knowledge and skills required to offer a variety of specialized services to their communities. If you could offer a service, what would it be?
You may be wondering what kind of business a nurse could actually own and operate. There are a number of creative ideas for businesses suitable for a motivated nurse entrepreneur. If you see a need in your community or a shortage of professionals offering certain services, now may be the time for you to do a little research and determine your next step. Here are three business ideas for dedicated and enterprising nurses.
Legal Nurse Consultant
One avenue to explore would be a legal nurse consultant business. As a legal nurse consultant, you would provides consulting services to local law offices or corporations. If there aren’t any legal nurse consultants listed in your area, put out some feelers to see if this type of service is needed. You may be surprised! After you determine the need, you may want some guidance on the business model and self employment aspect of a legal nurse consultant. There are many online courses that provide training and information on how to become a legal nurse consultant and manage your own business.
Retail Uniform Shop
If you’re a nurse with previous retail experience, you may be interested in opening a store that sells medical clothing and accessories. One thing that nurses can’t get enough of is scrubs! I know I love getting new scrubs….the proof is in my closet!! Along with scrubs, uniform stores usually have a variety of cute accessories, such as name badge holders, stethoscope tags, and nursing pins. They also carry needed items, such as stethoscopes, blood pressure cuffs, pulse oximeters, pen lights, and scissors. Some uniform stores sell chef uniforms or offer local law enforcement the option of ordering their uniforms through the store. This type of business would require start up funds, so be sure to take that into consideration.
Temporary Healthcare Staffing Agency
Another business option for nurses is a temporary healthcare staffing service or agency. Staffing shortages have become a common struggle for healthcare facilities. Many facilities contract with local staffing agencies to try to fill the scheduling gaps in order to remain compliant with state regulations. As a nurse, you have the ability to own and operate the business, as well as work shifts at the facilities. This builds a good working relationship with the facilities and helps increase your revenue. If you work the shift, you don’t have to pay someone else!
There are many advantages and disadvantages of owning a business. The most popular advantage is being your own boss. This means you don’t answer to anyone else in your office. The disadvantage that goes along with that….you’re the boss! You have to make most, if not all of the decisions! Other advantages include the ability to work from home, doing work that you enjoy, a flexible schedule, and setting your own prices for services. With every venture there is always some risk, but in my 21 years of experience the advantages definitely out-weigh the risks!
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