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Specialty practice entrepreneur: the advanced practice nurse
1Ambulatory Group, UMASS-Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, USA.
Nursing Economic$
|February 13, 1999
Summary
Healthcare professionals, especially advanced practice nurses (APNs), can drive innovation and create significant patient impact through an entrepreneurial and flexible approach to care delivery.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Innovation
- Nursing Practice
- Patient Care
Background:
- Traditional healthcare systems often lack the flexibility needed for impactful change.
- A new wave of healthcare professionals requires an entrepreneurial spirit and adaptability.
- Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) are uniquely positioned to bridge the gap between provider and nurse roles.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the role of innovation and entrepreneurialism in healthcare.
- To highlight the unique position of APNs in driving change.
- To emphasize the importance of a visionary approach in clinical practice.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of healthcare system dynamics.
- Exploration of the APN role as a catalyst for change.
- Metaphorical framework using 'surfing' to describe navigating clinical care.
Main Results:
- Entrepreneurial spirit, energy, and flexibility are key for navigating healthcare.
- APNs embody the risk-taking and innovative qualities needed for practice.
- Visionary providers can effectively bridge the gap between patient needs and clinical reality.
Conclusions:
- Embracing an innovative and entrepreneurial mindset is crucial for making a difference in healthcare.
- APNs are vital in leading transformative changes in patient care.
- Designing a proactive approach to clinical practice leads to significant positive patient outcomes.