Why Nurses are Leaving Bedside and Choosing Private Practice: The Path to Freedom and Fulfillment
The healthcare industry has long depended on nurses to provide compassionate care within rigid systems. Yet, more nurses are leaving bedside roles to forge new paths in private practice. Why? To escape moral injury, burnout, and the limitations of a profit-driven system.
For many, private practice represents a chance to reclaim their purpose, protect their licenses, and create careers that truly align with their values. Here’s why this movement is gaining momentum—and why it might be right for you.
1. Escaping the "Sick-Care" Model
The traditional healthcare system prioritizes symptom management over true healing, leaving many nurses feeling powerless to provide the care their patients deserve. The result? A growing exodus of nurses seeking more holistic approaches.
As one nurse explained, “Rather than risk my license trying to truly care for patients, I chose to minimize a patient's need for hospitalization by going out on my own.” Private practice allows nurses to address root causes of illness, focusing on prevention and patient empowerment.
2. Freedom to Design Your Career
Private practice offers unparalleled flexibility, allowing nurses to set their own schedules and priorities. No more missed family dinners or exhausting shift work—just a career tailored to your life.
One nurse shared, “I wanted to create my own schedule and live a freedom lifestyle.” Nurses can balance their professional and personal lives, creating sustainable careers that reduce burnout.
3. Creativity Meets Innovation
In private practice, nurses can build programs that truly serve their clients—without the interference of profit-driven agencies. This creativity leads to innovative solutions and deeper client relationships.
A nurse emphasized, “Private practice allows me to build programs and get my share for my hard work, instead of working for other companies.” Nurses can provide personalized care, offering solutions that align with their expertise and values.
4. Financial Freedom and Fulfillment
Private practice isn’t just about better care—it’s also a way to increase income while staying true to your purpose. Many nurses find that private practice provides financial security and professional empowerment.
One nurse explained, “I am not sad about the extra income either.” Nurses can earn what they’re worth and build wealth on their terms.
5. Leading Change in Healthcare
Private practice is more than a career—it’s a movement to transform healthcare. By stepping outside the system, nurses can create new models of care that prioritize wellness and prevention over profit.
Buckminster Fuller’s timeless advice inspires this movement:
“You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.” Nurses are pioneering a shift toward holistic, patient-centered care.
Your Path to Private Practice
The transition to private practice may feel daunting, but you don’t have to do it alone. Our new program: Bedside to Business Mastermind provide the tools and support you need to succeed.
What You’ll Gain:
- Step-by-step guidance to build a sustainable private practice.
- Financial and professional freedom.
- Tools to innovate and lead in healthcare.
Imagine Your Dream Career
What would your ideal nursing practice look like? Whether you dream of 1:1 coaching, consulting, or group programs, private practice offers the freedom to:
Work on your terms.
Innovate patient care.
Achieve financial and personal fulfillment.
The healthcare system may be broken, but your career doesn’t have to be! Join the Bedside to Business Mastermind starting January 7 and take the first step toward building the career—and life—you deserve.