title: Break-even analysis in a nurse-managed center.
abstract: The concept of break-even analysis as a financial assessment tool is defined and demonstrated in evaluation of a proposed nurse-managed center. The advantages of using break-even analysis during proposal development are explored.
authors.affiliation: Louise Herrington School of Nursing, Baylor University, Dallas, TX, USA.
authors.forename: Merry J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: McBryde-Foster
mesh_terms: D000554:Ambulatory Care Facilities / Q000191:economics*; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D004180:Direct Service Costs; D005376:Financial Management; D006801:Humans; D009718:Nurse Administrators; D009739:Nursing Services / Q000191:economics*; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000191:economics*