NNBA November update: inside our plans, projects, and priorities

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November 1st, 2025

For four decades, The NNBA has been at the forefront of empowering nurses through cutting-edge entrepreneurial models. Thousands of testimonials speak to the life-changing impact of our membership and the unparalleled value of our annual conference on nurse entrepreneurship.

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All Applications for NNBA 2026 Are Open!

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We are calling on dynamic nurse entrepreneurs, innovators, and leaders to take the stage at NNBA 2026 and help shape what is next for our profession. This year’s conference will be our most transformative yet and we want you to be part of it.

Speaker submissions and sponsor and exhibitor applications are officially open. Whether you are ready to inspire from the stage or showcase your brand to the most driven nurses in business, this is your moment.

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Happening this November in the NNBA

This November, we’re bringing you new ways to connect, learn, and grow as a nurse entrepreneur. Explore this month’s lineup of NNBA events and opportunities designed to inspire and elevate your business journey.

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A Note From Nena

Hi Nurses,

November always seems to invite a deep breath and a little reflection. It is a gentle reminder to slow down, look at what we have learned this year, and acknowledge the growth that has taken place both personally and within our NNBA community.

I have been thinking a lot about the incredible conversations, connections, and moments of encouragement that have happened here. This community continues to show up for one another with wisdom, generosity, and a true commitment to elevating nursing in business. It is something special to witness.

As we look toward the season ahead, I hope you are finding pockets of rest, inspiration, and clarity. This time of year can be full, and it can also be grounding. Wherever you are in your journey right now, I hope you feel supported, encouraged, and connected.

Thank you for being a part of this community. I am grateful for each of you, and I am excited for what is still unfolding for all of us.

With gratitude,

Nena

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The Career Compass: Week 4 with
Nadine Kassity-Kirch on Leadership and Innovation in Nursing

Career Compass: Week 4 with Nadine Kassity-Krich

In our final session of the Career Compass Series, we were joined by the insightful Nadine Kassity-Krich, MBA, BSN, RN, PHN, CNL, Director of the Nursing Leadership Program and Clinical Assistant Professor at the Hahn School of Nursing, University of San Diego.

Together, we explored career paths that many nurses often overlook — from advanced education and leadership to opportunities in healthcare innovation and policy. Nadine shared how programs like hers prepare nurses to move beyond the bedside, strengthen leadership skills, and discover new possibilities for growth.

For more information, reach out to nkkrich@sandiego.edu or email nursing@sandiego.edu to learn more about their programs.

Check out her book: First, Heal Thyself: How to Survive Spiritually in the Healthcare Industry

Catch the full conversation on the NNBA YouTube channel.

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Sponsor Spotlight

AHNA Endorses the Liberated Nurse Business Academy

On July 24, 2025, the American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA) announced its endorsement of the Liberated Nurse Business Academy, founded by Sharon Burch, MSN, APRN.

The Liberated Nurse Business Academy helps three types of nurses - those who are:

THINKING ABOUT starting a business and have questions
READY TO START a business and want expert guidance, or
HAVE A BUSINESS and want to take it to the next level

Through the Academy’s courses and coaching services, nurses are able to

Stop feeling stuck in self-doubt
Stop wasting time with tactics that don’t work
Start enjoying more freedom, fulfillment, and financial sustainability!

Academy participants receive

Personal step-by-step guidance for applying holistic business principles in their situation
Positive peer support and accountability check-ins, prn
Up to 100 CE contact hours, accepted in all 50 states

Check out the Academy’s free business resources
today at LiberatedNurse.com

Kate Cruishank Honors Healing, Art & Tradition at Baylor Scott & White Sammons Cancer Center

Few things embody the spirit of nursing like turning care into creativity — and that’s exactly what Kate Cruishank, RN, Board Certified Cancer Coach has done.

Once an infusion nurse at Baylor Scott & White Sammons Cancer Center, Kate found a unique way to celebrate her patients’ strength: painting delicate butterflies to mark each milestone in their healing journey.

That small act of love has since taken flight. Today, Kate’s artwork and advocacy are earning national attention as she receives the Circle of Care Award, a tribute to her dedication to holistic healing and the beauty found in transformation.

Beyond the canvas, Kate guides individuals through cancer recovery with compassion, balance, and hope. Her work reminds us that healing isn’t only clinical — it’s deeply human.

Explore Kate's artworks 👉 AlchemyInks
Learn more about her coaching and advocacy 👉 nursecoachkate.com

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