<p>‘Getting into the business: how nurses can make a difference’ is the final continuing professional development article related to the 1999 Clinical Practice &amp; Management Awards, a joint initiative between the RCN, Smith &amp; Nephew and Nursing Standard. See pages 44-45.</p> <p>In this article, the authors explore some of the key concepts and practices associated with the ‘business of nursing’ and look at the opportunities presented to nurses for taking a greater role in important business decisions.</p>