Nurses in Puerto Rico are leaving hospitals. Here's why

Nurses in Puerto Rico are leaving hospitals to pursue different career paths. Specifically, two Puerto Rican nurses have transitioned into entrepreneurship, receiving essential support from local nonprofits to launch their ventures. This movement indicates a trend where healthcare professionals are exiting traditional hospital environments in favor of business ownership. By leveraging resources from nonprofit organizations, these nurses are successfully pivoting from clinical practice to entrepreneurial roles within the local economy of Puerto Rico.