Loaded Questions for Black Nurse Entrepreneurs' Founder Alvionna Brewster

Nurse Boss Shift

In this episode, we sit down with Alvionna Brewster, the founder of Black Nurse Entrepreneurs (BNE). Alvionna shares her journey from a registered nurse to a successful entrepreneur, filling a crucial gap in the community for aspiring nurse entrepreneurs. She discusses the perceived security in nursing jobs and how it hinders many from realizing their full potential. Alvionna also delves into the impact of AI on the nursing profession, potential entrepreneurial ventures for nurses, and her personal experiences with coaching and mentorship. Her insights provide valuable guidance for nurses looking to explore entrepreneurship and build their businesses

In This Episode:

• Alvionna shares her beginnings in entrepreneurship and how she identified a gap in the community for aspiring nurse entrepreneurs.
• She discusses why a job in nursing creates a pseudo sense of security, preventing nurses from reaching their fullest potential.
• Alvionna talks about the role of AI in nursing, the need for adaptation, and the importance of retaining essential skills.
• She highlights promising entrepreneurial opportunities for nurses.
• Alvionna offers her perspective on the saying, “entrepreneurship is about just jumping and building a parachute on the way down.”
• She answers questions about reasonable costs for hiring a coach and the ultimate measure for deciding to work with one.
• Alvionna shares her personal story of investing in a coaching program during a financial burden.

Guest Bio:

Alvionna Brewster has been a registered nurse since 2005. Throughout her career, she has primarily specialized in cardiovascular care, health maintenance and preventative medicine. Alvionna currently holds a Master’s Degree in Nursing Education and is an international speaker, author, educator and business consultant. Alvionna is the founder and CEO of Black Nurse Entrepreneurs, the premier organization to network, empower and encourage entrepreneurship amongst black nurses. She is passionate about the success of nurses, helping patients to successfully understand and manage their disease processes and the advancement of African-Americans. She also loves to mentor, encourage and just motivate people to live their best lives.

Links:

Website: https://blacknurseentrepreneurs.org

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blacknurseentrepreneurs

Black Nurse Entrepreneurs is the PREMIER organization for black nurses interested in launching, building and growing their businesses. Join our Facebook today: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blacknurseentrepreneurs

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