In this episode of the Functional Nurse Podcast, host Brigitte Sager, DNP explores the opportunities and challenges for nurses interested in entrepreneurship. She emphasizes the importance of understanding state regulations, scope of practice, and patient safety when starting a business. She highlights the need for legal guidance, especially when incorporating services beyond traditional nursing roles. The conversation also addresses common misconceptions about nursing, the significance of nursing diagnoses in holistic care, and the growing trend of nurse practitioners gaining full practice authority. She encourages nurses to navigate these complexities while embracing business ownership.   💻 Want to stay updated on the latest in functional medicine and nursing? Sign up for my newsletter at: https://learn.brigittesager.com/the-functional-nurse-newsletter-sign-up to never miss an update. Hosted by Brigitte Sager, DNP, a functional medicine nurse practitioner, nurse coach, and an RN and NP FM educator. https://www.brigittesager.com/ To learn more about the Functional Medicine for Nurses course offered through the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy INCA in partnership with the Institute for Functional Medicine IFM: https://inursecoach.com/course/functional-medicine-for-nurses/ ✔️ Consider sharing this podcast with other nurses on your social media platforms, in a text, or listen together on this page. We also now have video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrigitteSagerNP    Be well!