From Nurse to Entrepreneur: A Conversation with Donna Jackson

We’re joined by Donna Jackson in this episode, who is a nurse practitioner with over 25 years of experience in healthcare. Donna shares her journey from working as an RN in acute care and the ICU to becoming a nurse practitioner and exploring opportunities beyond traditional clinical practice. Donna opens up about the importance of gaining strong clinical experience, building confidence through hands-on patient care, and continuing your education to create new opportunities throughout your career. She also shares how her nursing background led her to unexpected paths, including working as an expert witness, providing hospice care, and exploring entrepreneurship within healthcare. Beyond her clinical career, Donna discusses the entrepreneurial opportunities available to nurse  ...