Subject: This Month in NNBA: Vision, Purpose & New Opportunities

Discover resources to refine your vision, strengthen your brand, and explore new career paths—your next step starts here.

September 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.

NNBA 2026 Conference:

Turning Vision into Action!

📅 Save the Date: July 16–18, 2026
📍The Scottsdale Resort & Spa – Curio Collection by Hilton


The NNBA conference has always been a place where ideas spark—but 2026 in Arizona will be about momentum.


It’s where you’ll:


  • Test and refine your ideas in workshops designed to move you forward.

  • Learn strategies that stick from nurse entrepreneurs who’ve built businesses their way.

  • Find your people—mentors, peers, and collaborators who “get it” and want to see you win.

This isn’t about just listening to sessions. It’s about rolling up your sleeves, building clarity, and walking away with a plan you can put into action the very next week.


Mark your calendar—because NNBA 2026 isn’t just another conference. It’s the turning point you’ve been waiting for.

Discover What’s Happening in the NNBA

Our event calendar is the place to see what’s happening in the NNBA! Members can post their own workshops, webinars, or networking sessions, making it easy to stay connected, share your events, and explore new opportunities in our community.

Click Here to View September Events

Wear Your Journey!

Our NNBA T-shirt is more than fabric and ink—it’s a daily reminder of the vision you’re building as a nurse entrepreneur.

Didn’t snag one at the conference? Now’s your chance. Available online while supplies last.

A Note From Nena

Hi Nurses,


One of the most powerful steps you can take as a nurse entrepreneur is getting clear on your vision. Vision not only gives your business direction, but it also shapes how others see you and your brand. At its core, a strong brand is simply your vision, values, and purpose communicated in a way people can recognize and trust.


The truth is, whether you’re validating a new idea, protecting yourself from burnout, or exploring fresh career alternatives, it all circles back to purpose. When you’re grounded in why you started, your decisions become clearer, your opportunities expand, and your work feels more sustainable.


No matter where you are in your journey, remember this: your vision matters, your brand tells your story, and your purpose is what keeps you moving forward. And together, as a community, we’re showing that nurses in business can build impact, income, and freedom without losing ourselves in the process.


With gratitude,

Nena

Which Nurse Business Path Matches You?

See your future more clearly! Every business begins with a clear picture of where you’re headed. This quiz is designed to help you step back, look forward, and see which path aligns with the future you want to create.


FREE Business Workbook for Nurses:
Create the Future You Want

What if your business could reflect the life you actually want?

What if your next step felt clear instead of overwhelming?

What if you had a guide to help you connect the dots?


That’s what this workbook was created for. From mindset shifts and clarity on your first offer to the legal and financial essentials, it helps you lay the foundation for a business that supports the future you’re working toward.

The Strategy Syllabus: Week 4
with NNBA President Nena Hart, PhD, RN


Our very own NNBA President, Nena Hart, led a powerful conversation on The Undervalue Epidemic—why so many nurses are underpaid, overlooked, and overworked, and what you can do to change it.


Here’s what you’ll take away from this session:

  • Why nurses’ expertise is so often undervalued

  • The mindset traps that keep us stuck in burnout and low pay

  • First steps to start owning your worth and building confidence

  • How nurses are creating revenue streams that reflect their true value

  • Practical ways to balance freedom, fulfillment, and fair pay


If you’ve ever felt like you’ve been “playing small,” this is the encouragement and strategy you’ve been waiting for.


You didn’t leave the bedside just to build another version of burnout. It’s time to create a business that fits your life, not the other way around.


With that, we wrap up The Strategy Syllabus series—thank you to everyone who joined the conversations and replays.


What's Ahead with NNBA

Learning doesn't stop here! Starting September 23, we’re launching The Career Compass, a 4-week series for nurses who may not love the idea of business ownership but know bedside isn’t their forever home. Together, we’ll explore four fulfilling career alternatives: leadership, education, consulting, and non-clinical roles.


PLUS: New CE courses, conference updates, and more ways NNBA is helping you shape your future beyond the bedside.


Stay tuned!

Sponsor Spotlight

We’re proud to recognize some of the incredible sponsors who helped make the 2025 NNBA Conference possible! Their support played a vital role in advancing the mission of nurse entrepreneurship by fostering innovation, education, and meaningful connection within our community.

Legally Mine

Functional Nurse Academy

American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants

Bina Nurse Coach

Life Care Experts

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

Lessons from a Nurse Entrepreneur:
Dominique Fontaine on Branding with Vision

In one of her most compelling blogs, “Nurses and Business: Why Branding Matters in Nurse Entrepreneurship,” Dominique Fontaine explains that branding is really about vision—the way you show the world who you are, what you stand for, and where you’re headed as a nurse entrepreneur.


She reminds us that strong branding:

  • Brings your vision into focus so others can see what you see

  • Creates meaningful connection with those who share your values

  • Supports growth by aligning your story with the future you want to build


Dominique’s message is clear: when nurses anchor their businesses in vision and communicate it well, they build brands that inspire trust, connection, and lasting impact.


Read the full blog 👉
Nurses and Business: Why Branding Matters in Nurse Entrepreneurship

Stay Connected

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NNBA Email Update

To keep communication smooth and efficient, please note that we are no longer using the handles moderator@ or answers@ for NNBA emails.

Here’s how to reach us going forward:


General inquiries: 
info@nursesbusiness.com
support@nursesbusiness.com


Specific inquiries:
callie@nursesbusiness.com
casey@nursesbusiness.com

Thank you for helping us streamline communication and better serve our NNBA community!

The NNBA remains dedicated to promoting nurses’ professional autonomy, growth, and prosperity through relationship building and education. Together, we honor our legacy by continuing to foster a dynamic community of like-minded professionals, eager to evolve, educate, and lead. Whether you’re just starting your journey or are already a seasoned nurse entrepreneur, the NNBA is here to help you connect with others, gain knowledge, and flourish—because the strength of our community lies in the experience, knowledge, and passion we share.