title: Entrepreneurship. The realities of today.
abstract: Entrepreneurship is a new and developing area for nurse practitioners. This article is a descriptive study of an entrepreneur practice, established by a certified nurse-midwife. Interviews were conducted to determine issues germane to this practice. Third-party reimbursement was identified as a crucial issue. A list of suggested readings related to the issues of entrepreneurships and third-party reimbursement for nurse practitioners is presented.
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Crofts
mesh_terms: D002568:Certification; D016520:Entrepreneurship / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005260:Female; D006700:Home Childbirth / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D007587:Job Description; D009721:Nurse Midwives / Q000523:psychology*; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D011247:Pregnancy; D011331:Private Practice / Q000458:organization & administration*