The Functional Nurse Podcast - Nursing in Functional Medicine · Brigitte Sager, DNP

Can RN's And NP's Own A Business? Legal, Ethical, And Practical Insights For Nurse Entrepreneurs

·15 min·1 clip
The host clarifies that the core legal issue for nurses is practice oversight, not business ownership.
Host Bridget Sager explores the legal, ethical, and practical questions surrounding nurse entrepreneurship, specifically whether RNs and NPs can own their own businesses. She clarifies that business ownership is generally permissible, but the key issues revolve around scope of practice, state-specific oversight requirements for NPs, and ensuring malpractice insurance covers all offered services. The episode includes insights from a nurse-lawyer on structuring practices to comply with regulations.
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