title: The private practice of nursing: the gift of entrepreneurialism.
abstract: The demands of the entrepreneur extend the opportunities and creativity of the nurse. The characteristics of independent practice are now the expectations of the role of every nurse. Understanding the gifts of the entrepreneurial experience helps facilitate the growth of nurses and their practice.
authors.affiliation: Tim Porter-O'Grady Associates, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Porter-O'Grady
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008611:Mentors; D009726:Nurses / Q000523:psychology; D009729:Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration; D011331:Private Practice / Q000458:organization & administration; D012017:Referral and Consultation