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The business management preceptorship within the nurse practitioner program
1School of Nursing, University of Tulsa 74104, USA.
Summary
Nurse practitioner (NP) programs must integrate business education. A business preceptorship offers practical skills in practice management, preparing NPs for financial and operational success in primary care settings.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Administration
Background:
- Evolving healthcare reimbursement models necessitate business acumen in primary care.
- Nurse practitioners (NPs) require proficiency in finance, economics, and marketing for practice success.
- Current NP curricula often lack essential business management training.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of business education within nurse practitioner programs.
- To introduce a business preceptorship model for NP students.
- To discuss the implementation, challenges, and outcomes of a nurse practitioner business preceptorship.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of a nurse practitioner business preceptorship at the University of Indianapolis School of Nursing.
- Focus on providing pragmatic knowledge of clinical practice within a business framework.
- Evaluation of the course's implementation, challenges, and outcomes.
Main Results:
- The business preceptorship provides practical, real-world business knowledge for NP students.
- Students gain a comprehensive understanding of practice management and financial operations.
- Positive outcomes indicate enhanced preparedness for independent practice.
Conclusions:
- Integrating business education through preceptorships is crucial for NP competency.
- Nurse practitioner faculty should incorporate business learning experiences into curricula.
- Business preceptorships equip future NPs with essential skills for navigating healthcare economics.