Establishing the Clinical Nurse Specialist Identity by Transforming Structures, Processes, and Outcomes

Conclusion:
The CNS role was successfully established and differentiated from other nursing roles by redesigning the job description, documenting role-specific activities, and capturing role-sensitive outcomes. Success was captured and disseminated using a year-end report, resulting in a positive response from hospital leadership and a recognized need for current and additional CNSs.

Source: Clinical Nurse Specialist - April 4, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Article Source Type: research