Ep05 The Business of Nursing – Interview with Dr. Lendra James
Dr. Lendra James, host of Nurses with Voices, shares her journey from being a nurse to becoming an entrepreneur. She emphasizes the importance of business education for nurses and offers support and guidance to nurses looking to start their own consulting businesses. Dr. James also discusses the need for nurses to prioritize their own well-being and advocates for fair compensation and better retirement plans for nurses. She highlights the importance of financial literacy and offers resources to help nurses build generational wealth. Dr. James plans to continue hosting health and wealth expos to educate and empower nurses. “Nurses need to feed their young. Let’s duplicate this and disciple them into another healthy lifestyle that they can lead.”
takeaways
- Nurses should be empowered with business education to explore entrepreneurship and consulting opportunities.
- Prioritizing wellness and self-care is crucial to prevent burnout and promote a thriving nursing community.
- Nurses deserve fair compensation and better retirement plans to ensure financial stability and retirement security.
- Financial literacy is essential for nurses to make informed decisions about their finances and build generational wealth.
Chapters
03:16
Empowerment and Wellness in the Nursing Community
08:02
Compensation and Financial Literacy for Nurses
11:08
Using a Grant to Make Healthcare Better
15:31
Addressing Disparities in Nurse Compensation
19:49
Creating a Nursing Retirement Fund
22:12
The Health and Wealth Expo
25:35
DL James Consulting: Empowering Nurses
26:36
Conclusion and Call to Action
