Challenges and Potentialities of Business Entrepreneurship in Nursing: Analogies to Brazilian Entrepreneurial Activity

Abstract

Objective: to reflect on the potentialities and challenges of entrepreneurial activity in the early-stage stage of nurses, considering the analogies between the profile of Brazilian nursing and business entrepreneurs in the country. Method: this is a theoretical reflection articulated around the concept of phases of entrepreneurial activity. From this starting point, common variables from the Nursing Profile survey and the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor Brazil Report were selected, such as sex, age group, education level, family income and occupation. Taking into account a parallel between variables, reflection on the challenges and potential of entrepreneurial nurses in the nascent and new entrepreneurial activity phases was ordered. Results: it is possible that nascent and new entrepreneurial nurses are predominantly women, specialized with the possibility of income compatible with traditional jobs. Specialization, professional experience and professional legislation are strengths, while sex is a challenge. Conclusion: there are both potentialities and challenges. For nascent and new entrepreneurs to emerge, entrepreneurial education, promotion of gender equality, work and income policies are particularly relevant.