Entrepreneurship in Nursing: an integrative literature review

Abstract

Objective: To demonstrate in the national and international literature the concept and typologies of entrepreneurship in Nursing. Method: Integrative review in six databases, with the descriptors entrepreneurship, entrepreneurs, entrepreneurial, entrepreneurialism, intrapreneurial, iniciativa empresarial, contrato de risco, nursing, nurse, nurses, enfermagem and enfermeira, making a final sample of 31 articles. Results: The concept of entrepreneurship in Nursing is related to personal and professional characteristics, such as autonomy, independence, flexibility, innovation, proactivity, self-confidence and responsibility. The typologies found were: social and business entrepreneurship, and intrapreneurship. Social entrepreneurship is a mechanism of social mobilization and transformation, entrepreneurship is one in which nurses are autonomous professionally and intrapreneurship relates to corporate entrepreneurs. Conclusion: Entrepreneurship can increase the visibility of the profession and foster the creation of new spaces for nurses.

Tendência empreendedora e comunicação interpessoal de estudantes de Enfermagem

“…The combination of interpersonal communication and entrepreneurship skills enables nurses to promote improvements in their work environment and assists in the leadership and involvement of the team with the changes to be made, so that everyone works towards this goal. Thus, the importance of conducting this research in the context of nursing is evidenced, making it possible to trace correlations between the knowledge incorporated by the students and that expected regarding teaching these skills throughout the Nursing Undergraduate course, especially in view of the scarcity of studies with this focus in health and specifically in nursing (5)(6)10) . Moreover, in this context it is intended to reflect on the entrepreneurial training of nurses as suggested in the literature reviews (10)(11) , contributing to fill this knowledge gap.…”

Entrepreneurial tendency of Nursing students: a comparison between graduating beginners and undergraduate students

“…It also highlights its potential in the development of technologies and the search for innovations in care processes within the health services. In addition, it acts as a transformation agent and seeks better conditions for the care of individuals, families and communities in the health systems (2)(3) .…”

“…For an entrepreneurial performance, specific skills are needed, such as, for example: communication, leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills (2)(3)6) . Thus, it is important to develop and improve these skills throughout the Nursing training, by means of innovative teaching methodologies and strategies, and the existence of university management capable of influencing the formation of an entrepreneurial profile.…”

“…In view of the increasingly dynamic and competitive contemporary work context, entrepreneurial characteristics are an important differential for the insertion and professional development of nurses in the health work market. In addition, an entrepreneurial behavior represents an opportunity to establish new relationships with the social context, act to guarantee comprehensive care, make decisions, and intervene in the work process with a focus on improving health care practices and the visibility of the profession (2)(3)(4) .…”

Editorial - A Enfermagem No Contexto Sociopolítico E Econômico Contemporâneo: Estímulo Ao Empreendedorismo Privado E/Ou Fortalecimento Do Empreendedorismo Social?

“…O enfermeiro, na condição de profissional liberal, tem exercido suas atividades oferecendo diversos serviços de atenção à saúde: consultas de enfermagem à pacientes crônicos, gestantes e idosos; administração de medicamentos e tratamentos prescritos; orientações sobre a amamentação; e realização de curativos (ANDRADE et al, 2015;COPELLI et al, 2019). Em que se pese as contradições da relação público e privado, devemos assinalar que a maior parte dessas atividades éou pelo menos deveria serofertada pelo SUS, que prevê em seu arcabouço legal atenção integral à saúde de todos os brasileiros.…”