The Sky's the Limit for Nurses in Business

On episode 509 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Dr. Jessica Chung, the founder of the International Business Association for Nurses (IBAN). In the course of their conversation, Keith and Dr. Chung discuss the multitude of independent business opportunities available to nurse practitioners, nurses, and even physician assistants. According to Dr. Chung, the sky's the limit for what nurses and APRNs can accomplish in the entrepreneurial space as long as they have the education and awareness to tackle each step thoughtfully, and adhere to the legal and regulatory frameworks of their scope of practice and the state and municipality where they live and work. Dr. Jessica Chung, DNP, FNP-BC, is the founder of J.C. Healthcare & Associates and the International Business Association for Nurses. Dr. Chung is a Doctor of Nursing Practice with expertise in healthcare business start-ups and private practice management.  After receiving her Associate’s Degree in Nursing from NYC College of Technology in 2009, Dr. Chung worked as a charge nurse and nurse case manager before moving to Florida. She obtained her Bachelor’s in Nursing from Utica College and gained clinical experience in various specialties. In 2018, she was inducted into Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society. She earned her Master’s Degree in Nursing with a Family Nurse Practitioner concentration from South University and her Doctoral degree in Nursing Practice from Samford University. Her research focused on patient education and medication adherence. Dr. Chung opened her private practice in 2019 and has been an advocate for mentoring healthcare professionals to become entrepreneurs. She is a dedicated educator, speaker, researcher, and provider with a passion for influencing others to pursue higher education and professional success. Additionally, she is actively involved in her church and considers healthcare a God-given gift and calling. Connect with Dr. Jessica Chung and IBAN: International Business Association for Nurses Facebook IBAN open Facebook group for APRNs and RNs in Private Practice Business Instagram LinkedIn Contact Nurse Keith about holistic career coaching to elevate your nursing and healthcare career at NurseKeith.com. Keith also offers services as a motivational and keynote speaker and freelance nurse writer. You can always find Keith on LinkedIn. Are you looking for a novel way to empower your career and move forward in life? Keith's wife, Shada McKenzie, is a gifted astrologer and reader of the tarot who combines ancient and modern techniques to provide valuable insights into your motivations, aspirations, and life trajectory, and she offers listeners of The Nurse Keith Show a 10% discount on their first consultation. Contact Shada at TheCircelandtheDot.com or [email protected].