Patricia Bemis and the National Nurses in Business Association (NNBA) have been supporting nurse entrepreneurs through conferences, seminars, DVDs, booklets for some time.

If you are a business owner, or nurse considering starting a business, I'd highly recommend them.

Andrew Lopez, RN

http://www.NursingEntrepreneurs.com

Reprinted by permission, original url https://nnba.net/conference.html

27th Annual NNBA Conference
Healthcare Entrepreneurship Summit

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For more information, call 1-877-353-8888.

27th Annual NNBA Educational Conference/Summit

If you are an RN and have an interest in business, this conference is for you. For both entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs-to-be.

Discover emerging opportunities for self-employed RNs
Sharpen your business skills and learn new ones
Gain valuable insights by networking with experienced nurse entrepreneurs

Cosponsored by University of Florida Professional Development and International Commission on Healthcare Certification

Registration fee

$199 with discount. Association discounts not available after July 17, 2012.
$299 without discount. Association discounts not available after July 17, 2012.
Discounts for members of the following associations: AAHC, AANLCP, AALNC, ACHE, APIC, FAHSA, FHCA, Florida Bar Association, FNA, FPA, FSASC, FSRC, IAFN, J.E.R.K. NBNA, NNBA, TAANA. Call 1-877-353-8888 if your association is not included.
Early bird special
- Registrations received before July 17, 2012, will be entered in a drawing.
- Five winners will receive their choice of either Health Care Risk Management or Forensic Science for Nurses online course.
- Value is $1000 each.
- Drawing will be held at the conference.

Embassy Suites, Orlando, Florida

Location: Embassy Suites Orlando - International Drive/Jamaican Court
8250 Jamaican Court, Orlando, Florida 32819 - Phone (407) 345-8250
Group rate: Group hotel room rate $99.00 (regular rate $139.00) - Group code DCE
After July 17, the group rate cannot be guaranteed.
Hotel Extras: Spacious two-room suites with in-room wet-bar, microwave, and refrigerator. Ideal for families or just to relax in the living room. Complimentary hi-speed internet. Cook-to-order breakfasts and a reception with networking opportunities. On International Drive close to Universal, Disney, and other Orlando attractions.

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Agenda

Time	Description for Saturday, August 18th, 2012
07:3 to 09:00	Registration and free cook-to-order breakfast for hotel guests
09:00 to 09:15	Welcome and Overview of Conference Format and Objectives. Patricia Bemis, RN CEN LHCRM President National Nurses in Business Association
09:15 to 09:50 (35 minutes)	Breaking Out of the Mold, Becoming an Entrepreneur in Healthcare Frank Poliafico, RN How can you break out of the mold? Poliafico can tell you how. He broke out of the mold when he was the first to provide emergency training throughout the U.S., in 24 foreign countries, and aboard countless ocean-going vessels. An accomplished magician and member of the famed Magic Castle in Hollywood, California. Watch for quarters appearing from behind your ears.
09:50 to 10:10 (20 minutes)	Morning Break
10:10 to 10:50	Promoting Yourself Victoria Powell, RN CCM LNCC CNLCP MSCC CEAS Unsure of how to promote yourself? Powell will tell you step-by-step how you can promote yourself and maintain your professionalism.
11:00 to 12:00 (60 minutes)	Writing an E-Book: Becoming a Published Author Donald Wood, RN ARNP CRNA Wish you were a published author? Wood will tell you how you can become a published author and make it as easy as A, B, C.
12:00 to 01:30	Networking Lunch
01:30 to 02:00 (30 minutes)	Credentialing: Positioning Yourself as an Expert Dr. Robert May Are credentials worth the time and money? Do they really position you as an expert? Dr. May with explain credentailing and what credentials do for a healthcare professional.
02:00 to 02:50 (50 minutes)	Investigating the Legal Issues: Reducing the Legal Risk Tonia Aikens, RN JD Ever wonder if you are at risk of being sued? Are you exposing yourself to unnecessary legal risk? Are you at risk of losing your RN license? Aiken will answer these questions and more.
02:50 to 03:00 (10 minutes)	Afternoon Beverage Break
03:00 to 03:50 (50 minutes)	Improving Business Communication Skills: Constructive Criticism Beth Boynton, RN MS Ever wish you could give and receive constructive criticism and avoid hard feelings? Boynton will show you how. She is the author of Confident Voices: The Nurses' Guide to Improving Communication and Creating Positive Workplaces.
4:00 to 05:00 (60 minutes)	Marketing for Success: Spend a Little, Gain a Lot Jesse Jackson and Kenneth Nanni, PhD Want to see a large gain in sales and at the same time spend only a little money? Jackson and Nanni will provide you with marketing tips that will fit the bill.
05:30 to 07:00 (90 minutes)	Reception with open bar, networking opportunities, snacks

Time	Description for Sunday, August 19th, 2012
07:30 to 09:00	Registration and free cook-to-order breakfast for hotel guests
09:00 to 09:15 (15 minutes)	Welcome Back and Review of Today's Presentations. Patricia Bemis, RN CEN LHCRM, president NNBA
09:15 to 09:50 ( 35 minutes)	Emerging Opportunities for Entrepreneurial Healthcare Professionals Kenneth Nanni, PhD Wondering what the future holds for entrepreneurial healthcare professionals? Dr. Nanni, the director of Distance and Continuing Education University of Florida, will share valuable insight into the emerging entrepreneurial opportunities for healthcare professionals.
10:00 to 10:50 (50 minutes)	Success Stories: Tales of Nurses in Business Personal success stories by nurse entrepreneurs Patricia Lewis, RN LHRM. Listen to a day in the life of a health care risk manager consultant.
11:00 to 12:00 (60 minutes)	Entrepreneurship: Moving Beyond Consulting Frances Fowler, Fellow American Association of Healthcare Consultants What is the next step for your business? Fowler combines business acumen and clinical skills to assist clients achieve success through well-grounded planning and implementation. She will show you how you can move beyond consulting.
12:00 to 01:300 (90 minutes)	Networking Lunch
1:30 to 2:00 (30 minutes)	What NNBA Can Do for You Interactice Mini-Workshop: Drill down into the topics with the presentors. Patricia Bemis, RN CEN LHCRM, president NNBA
02:00 to 04:00 (120 minutes)	Roundtable Mini-Workshops: Bring Your Laptop You may change workshops and attend a difference group at any time. Bringing a Product to Market Gary Bronga Communicating: Interruption Awareness Beth Boynton Constructive Criticism of Your Page on Facebook and LinkedIn Victoria Powell Using Web Analytics Jesse Jackson Constructive Usability Testing of Your Website and Mine Patricia Bemis Nurse Entrepreneurs Networking Group
0400	Adjourn