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Nurse Entrepreneur Starter Kit
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items Want to build something outside of healthcare but don't know where to start? These are the tools, resources, and everyday essentials I'd recommend to nurses starting a business, building a personal brand, or creating income beyond the bedside.
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Start Here: The Basics
Nurse Content Creator Starter Kit
Build Your Online Presence
Work Smarter, Not More
Mindset for Building Beyond Healthcare
Start Here: The Basics
You do NOT need a complicated setup to start. These are the foundational tools I'd prioritize first.
Canva is like a one-stop shop for creation. I have created countless social media posts/carousels/PDFs etc with Canva. The GOAT.
Canva: Visual Suite for Everyone
Chat GPT is my equal go-to along with Claude. I have so many bots I've purchased over the last year to help with idea and content creation, along with regular life things.
ChatGPT
Claude will save you SO much time and energy. I've created a large portion of my online business with the help of Claude. And as a full-time NP with other obligations outside of that, I need all the help I can get.
Claude: Sign in
Love using a tripod to get the best angles, esp for b-roll and DITL or GRWM content. At home or in a setting where there aren't a lot of ppl this is my go to. When traveling I use a selfie stick that has a shorter tripod.
Phone Tripod 86" Tall for iPhone Flexible
I carry this little guy everywhere because crisp clear sound can really make or break your videos and this fits in a purse or bag easily. Plug into phone, clip on the transmitter, and record away! Most of my content happens in the car lol.
PQRQP Cordless Double Monocular Focus Optics ...
This goes everywhere with me. Work bag, purse, travel bag. Everywhere. Because when we are on the go we don't want to worry about inconvenience or be bogged down with equipment. This, my Octobuddy, microphone, and tripod are my holy grail for creatin...
Best Cell Phone Selfie Lights
Nurse Content Creator Starter Kit
If you're building your brand through social media, these are the tools I'd start with for creating better content without an expensive setup.
Love this guy when I'm in a pinch or can't take all my small tools for creating content. Just stick it somewhere it hit record. Sometimes comes in handy just for scrolling too lol.
OCTOBUDDY Double Silicone Double-Sided Case
I carry this little guy everywhere because crisp clear sound can really make or break your videos and this fits in a purse or bag easily. Plug into phone, clip on the transmitter, and record away! Most of my content happens in the car lol.
PQRQP Cordless Double Monocular Focus Optics ...
This was an investment for my home content and it has not disappointed. The ring light gets soo bright. Has made many of my more formal recordings look so good. And if you live in a dimly-lit apartment or home this is all you need to bring your video...
MACTREM 22" Ring Light with 75" Tripod Stand
I mainly use this for travel, esp when it's leisurely travel bc I don't always want to have to ask someone to take a photo of us and also most of the time those don't turn out that great anyways. Having the bluetooth remote is so fun! I've used this ...
Selfie Stick Tripod for Phone with Remote
This goes everywhere with me. Work bag, purse, travel bag. Everywhere. Because when we are on the go we don't want to worry about inconvenience or be bogged down with equipment. This, my Octobuddy, microphone, and tripod are my holy grail for creatin...
Best Cell Phone Selfie Lights
Canva is like a one-stop shop for creation. I have created countless social media posts/carousels/PDFs etc with Canva. The GOAT.
Canva: Visual Suite for Everyone
Build Your Online Presence
Once you're creating consistently, these tools can help turn your content into an actual online presence and business.
Beacons is one of my favorite ways to share my “online store” because there is a FREE version, and even the paid version is much more cost-effective than a few other popular platforms. If you sell digital products or are an affiliate for other produc...
Beacons | Mobile Websites for Creators
Work Smarter, Not More
You're already busy working in healthcare. These are the tools I use to save time, simplify my workflow, and get more done without adding more hours to my day.
Chat GPT is my equal go-to along with Claude. I have so many bots I've purchased over the last year to help with idea and content creation, along with regular life things.
ChatGPT
Claude will save you SO much time and energy. I've created a large portion of my online business with the help of Claude. And as a full-time NP with other obligations outside of that, I need all the help I can get.
Claude: Sign in
Mindset for Building Beyond Healthcare
If you're a nurse starting this journey, read these first.
This book has helped me make a 180 with my mindset, especially on this entrepreneurial journey.
The Success Principles(TM): Get from Where You Are
Literally the keystone book for any entrepreneur. Whether you are just starting out on the journey or you're a seasoned pro - if you haven't read this book what are you even doing?? Our mindset determines our world around us and the path of our succe...
Think and Grow Rich: Revised Bestseller
Everyone needs a good paper journal to write down and record: goals, visualizations, affirmations, and honestly to get the nonsense out of your head everyday. I'm a big pen and paper girl and there is science that backs seeing blue versus black (ink)...
Leather Journals - Jenni Bick Custom Journals
Let me tell you somethinggggg… THIS app has changed my life. Downloaded it 8 years ago and haven't looked back. I have the paid version because trust, you will never regret investing such a small price for something that can make a HUGE impact on you...
ThinkUp App
Another incredible mindset book. This one bent my mind tbh. Learning how our energy is EVERYTHING. This is a must-read!
Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself