Nursing

Nurses share their stories of how they overcame injuries or disabilities to find new healthcare roles inside and outside patient care.

A tax guide for self-employed nurses, from RN Magazine's nurse-entrepreneur columnist: filing quarterly estimates, recordkeeping, and state/federal forms and requirements.

Nurses' mindsets—toward urgency, independence, and perfection—often forestall their entrepreneurial efforts. Pat Bemis provides tips for nurses to develop new instincts and conquer their fear of the unknown.

With their insight into products that help patients, nurses can design and patent new healthcare products, or sell existing ones for a second income.

Self-publishing a nursing book that fills a clinical need can prove profitable and help your peers. Pat Bemis shares her experience in writing, printing, and publicizing her own exam workbook.

The legal nursing field is still evolving today, with independent contractors and RN consultants offering their services.

The future for the nurse consultant looks good; follow these tips to make your venture into the field successful.

Nurses have a number of ways to declare themselves independent contractors, depending on the work done and state or IRS regulations.

Nurses are making a comeback as independent contractors and providing their services directly to patients again.