FROM CNA TO CEO
A Nurse’s Journey to Freedom
My story in healthcare began in 2006, when I worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Like many nurses, I started with long hours, heavy workloads, and the weight of wanting to do more for my family while giving my best to my patients. By 2012, I became a Registered Nurse. In 2017, I earned my Doctor of Nursing Practice. Every step forward was a proud accomplishment—but with each new role came more responsibility, more stress, and more burnout.
I realized that while nursing gave me purpose, it wasn’t giving me the freedom I needed. I wanted options—options to earn more, to design a flexible life, and to create something that worked for me instead of against me.
Dr. Ebony Tillery
DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner | Healthcare Entrepreneur | Founder of The Virtual NP
BUILDING BUSINESSES THAT WORK
Beyond the Bedside
Today, I am a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with years of experience across patient care, leadership, and virtual healthcare. My academic journey—CNA to RN to DNP—shaped me into not only a clinician, but also a strategist. I know the challenges of bedside nursing, the financial stress of student loans, and the exhaustion of working more shifts just to make ends meet.
Instead of staying stuck in the cycle of overwork, I built virtual practices and online businesses that serve patients and clients across state lines. By leveraging telehealth and 1099 contracting, I created income streams that support both my career and my family. These experiences taught me the power of entrepreneurship in healthcare—and how to scale beyond the bedside while still serving patients with excellence.
WHY I TEACH NURSES TO DO THE SAME
The Mission Behind The Virtual NP
I created The Virtual NP because I know firsthand how it feels to be burnt out, undervalued, and financially stretched as a nurse. I also know the freedom of building a business that allows you to keep your benefits, maintain your license, and finally take control of your financial future.
My mission is simple: to empower nurses—from CNAs to NPs—to break free from the limits of traditional nursing and step confidently into entrepreneurship.
Here’s how I can help you:
Explore 1099 contracting to create flexible income opportunities
Launch your own telehealth practice with confidence and clarity
Find resources to grow beyond burnout and reclaim your energy
Gain education, mentorship, and real-world strategies tailored to nurses
Turn your nursing skills into sustainable income without giving up your license or benefits
You don’t have to choose between your passion for nursing and the life you deserve. Let’s chart your path together.
