Competencies for business entrepreneurship in nursing, in the light of Le Boterf's concept

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/ce.v30i0.97270pt

Keywords:

Professional Competence, Entrepreneurship, Nurse's Role, Nursing Research, Education Nursing

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the perceptions of nurse entrepreneurs about the competencies needed to undertake nursing considering Le Boterf's concept.

Method: A qualitative study was conducted with 20 nurse entrepreneurs who had worked for at least 42 months in various regions of Brazil. Data was collected between July 23 and October 30, 2021. Bardin's content analysis was used with the aid of iRaMuTeq software. Reinert's method generated a Descending Hierarchical Classification Dendrogram and Textual Statistics.

Results: There are two main categories: technical and behavioral. Technical skills include technical knowledge, accounting, marketing, administration, ethical understanding, management, and leadership. Behavioral competencies include communication, teamwork, interpersonal relationships, persistence, willpower, responsibility, and obstinacy.

Conclusion: Knowing nurses' perceptions strengthens entrepreneurial practice in nursing and expands entrepreneurship in training and the workplace.

Author Biographies

Thayza Mirela Oliveira Amaral, Federal University of Para

Nurse. PhD student in Nursing. Postgraduate Program in Nursing at the Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil.

Jouhanna do Carmo Menegaz, Santa Catarina State University

Nurse. PhD in Nursing. Professor at the State University of Santa Catarina, Chapecó, SC, Brazil.

José Luís Guedes dos Santos, Federal University of Santa Catarina

Nurse. PhD in Nursing. Professor at the Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil.

William Campo Meschial, Santa Catarina State University

Nurse. PhD in Nursing. Professor at the State University of Santa Catarina, Chapecó, SC, Brazil.

 

Alexandre Pazetto Balsanelli, Federal University of São Paulo

Nurse. PhD in Nursing. Professor at the Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.

Glenda Roberta Oliveira Naiff Ferreira, Federal University of Para

Nurse. PhD in Nursing. Professor at the Federal University of Pará, Belém, PA, Brazil.

Published

2025-05-13

How to Cite

Amaral, T. M. O., Menegaz, J. do C., dos Santos, J. L. G., Meschial, W. C., Balsanelli, A. P., & Ferreira, G. R. O. N. (2025). Competencies for business entrepreneurship in nursing, in the light of Le Boterf’s concept. Cogitare Enfermagem, 30. https://doi.org/10.1590/ce.v30i0.97270pt

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE