The Ambitious Nurse Book

Attention Ambitious Nurse

You save lives daily, work beyond exhaustion, and often feel… invisible. Sound familiar, incredible nurse?

My book “The Ambitious Nurse” throws down the gauntlet, revealing how to fuse your powerful vocation with the drive for real-world success – a life rich in more than just heartfelt moments.

What People Are Saying About The Ambitious Nurse

Jane Coombs delivers a book that is as insightful as it is engaging. With clarity, warmth, and a touch of humour, she breaks down the often-intimidating world of nurse entrepreneurship. Drawing on relatable, real-life scenarios, she speaks directly to the unique strengths and challenges nurses face when venturing into independent practice.

Two standout chapters—”Working Independently” and “Management Referrals”—are especially worth diving into. The former offers a solid framework for autonomous nursing practice, while the latter provides actionable strategies for networking and attracting your first clients. This isn’t just theory; it’s hands-on guidance you can start applying right away.

The Ambitious Nurse is more than just a book—it’s a roadmap to building a fulfilling, independent career. Don’t just dream about owning your own business—pick up this guide and start turning that dream into a reality.

Lynda M Bruce, RN, Specialist Community Public Health Nurse-Occupational Health, Fellow of Royal Society of Public Health, Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

The Ambitious Nurse Content

Ever wondered why some medical professionals seem to effortlessly build wealth while dedicated nurses often face financial limitations? Is the answer locked in education, luck, or simply the choices they made?

The truth? It’s a potent mix of it all. But here’s the electrifying reality: nurses are universally respected, connecting with people on a profound level. “The Ambitious Nurse,” penned by me, urges you to grab and use this unique power. It’s time to step into your potential as a true medical professional, on your own terms.

Forget the ingrained limitations! In my book, I argue fiercely how nurses possess the intellect, empathy, and skills to reach the pinnacle. In a world that often overlooks these vital human qualities, this book provides the roadmap to turn the tide – not just for your own fulfilment, but to elevate the entire nursing profession.

Let’s rewrite the rules! But first, we need a mindset shift. It’s time to fiercely value ourselves and understand the undeniable truth: without nurses, global health would crumble.

Inside, you’ll discover:

Part One:

• Focus’s on you finding your flight path: Define your ambitions and chart your course to the top. Use the resources provided such as the Force Field Analysis exercise (free resource book to use with the Ambitious Nurse ) to figure out what is most important to you and why. Now, how high do you want to soar?

Part Two:

Is about becoming self-employed if you decide to explore outside the NHS.

And:

• How to set your prices, what to take into consideration.
• Pitching to prospective clients
• How to offset the times when work might be scarce in your new job (See the blog post on passive income if you want an early hint.)
• Chapters on:
  • Obtaining finance, funding, business cases to take to your bank manager
  • Insurances
  • Intellectual property
  • Marketing
  • To go or stay at the NHS (and get to the top there)
  • Making a website
  • Branding
  • Getting your dream job
  • Other issues

Armed with information you have collected in Part One – you move on to –

Part Three: Job Opportunities for Nurses

Here is a ‘mini-encyclopedia’ of 18 core jobs to use your transferable skills (which you’ve identified in Part One,) personal needs, and wants. These 18 jobs come with the unique knowledge of how to succeed and pitfalls to avoid. Lots of tips and insights here especially if you have an interest in occupational health. Plus, where to find even deeper expertise with links to further relevant information for you.

Some jobs from the list to consider:

• Overseas working
• Career coaching
• Consultancy work
• Trainer
• Running a care home
• Rehabilitation

If you are an Ambitious Nurse, you’ll find validation for your frustrations and, more importantly, the tools to overcome feelings of professional inferiority. Break free from the NHS mold, embrace your entrepreneurial spirit, and cultivate the confidence to become a leader – the “big cheese” who brings the inherent dedication, honesty, and transparency that defines nursing and nurses.

Action Stations (Reviewing and Planning)

Here, you will pull together all you have learnt about yourself and your ambitions. Make plans for the future. Sounds huge? It does when you say it cold, but I once you  start analysing and thinking about what you want – you will have the tools to decide. Remember to complete the exercises and consider the digital resource book, which will help you. Also reflect deeply on what you really want and why.

Or maybe its not the right time yet – so set your plan in the future and keep your book in your eyeline for when you might need it.

Conclusion

If you’re pouring your heart and soul into nursing but feeling under-appreciated and under-rewarded, this book is your wake-up call. Even if starting your own business isn’t your ultimate destination, the ambitious mindset it ignites can propel you to the top of any nursing or health specialty, NHS or private.

You dedicate your life to caring for others. Isn’t it time you invested in your own extraordinary career?

Don’t just dream of a better future for yourself – create it. Join the Ambitious Nurse revolution and become a beacon of possibility for nurses everywhere. Your ambition is the key – unlock it now by buying this life changing book.

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