The nurse entrepreneur: empowerment needs, challenges, and self-care practices
The nurse entrepreneur: empowerment needs, challenges, and self-care practices
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Vacuum Powerhead Lead Marla J Vannucci,1 Sharon M Weinstein2 1Psychology Department, Adler University, Chicago, IL, 2SMW Group, North Bethesda, MD, USA Abstract: The purpose of this exploratory study was to better understand the experiences and challenges of nurse entrepreneurs.Nurse entrepreneurs (N=44) reported on their transitions from employment to entrepreneurship, key motivators in the decision to start a business, and the challenges they face as entrepreneurs in the health care field.Additionally, participants completed the 33-item Mindful Self-Care Scale – Short, which measured their self-care activities and behaviors in six domains: Physical Care, Supportive Relationships, Mindful Awareness, Self-compassion/Purpose, Mindful Relaxation, and Supportive Structure.
Nurse entrepreneurs reported higher rates of self-care practices than a norm community sample, and age was positively correlated with higher rates of self-care practices.Nurse entrepreneurs reported that factors related to psychological empowerment, such as meaning/purpose, having an impact, need for growth, and getting to make decisions, were more critical motivators in the decision to start a business than factors associated with structural empowerment, such as financial gain and job or organizational constraints.Some work/life balance challenges, such as juggling multiple roles in a business, balancing one’s own needs with those of others, time management, and addressing both family and business needs, were associated with fewer self-care behaviors.
The biggest challenges to success that were identified, such as implementing a marketing strategy, networking, and accessing mentorship, were all SOAP 3 IN 1 FOR KID TROPICAL COCONUT related to relying on connections with others.The results of this study will benefit nurse entrepreneurs, potential nurse entrepreneurs, and others in the health care delivery system.Keywords: career development, entrepreneurship, mindfullness, work/life balance, health care.