title: Planning for and positioning a solo RN first assistant practice.
abstract: Registered nurse first assistants who go into practice for themselves need to construct a budget for the business and determine how the practice will be organized by developing a business plan. After a practice is established, it is important to position the practice in the marketplace by creating a positive image in prospective clients' minds.
authors.forename: Joyce
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: DeFrancesco
mesh_terms: D002017:Budgets; D016520:Entrepreneurship / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005376:Financial Management; D006801:Humans; D008389:Marketing of Health Services; D013527:Perioperative Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011331:Private Practice / Q000458:organization & administration*