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A model for clinical practice within the consultant nurse role
1Hyndburn and Ribble Valley Health Care NHS Trust.
Nursing Times
|April 4, 2003
Summary
Consultant nurses enhance practice by collaborating with others, not working in isolation. This approach enables the application of research evidence to improve patient care and professional development.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Practice
- Healthcare Leadership
Background:
- The consultant nurse role is evolving, with a focus on clinical practice delivery.
- Effective models for consultant nurse practice are under continuous review and development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline a model for the clinical practice element of the consultant nurse role.
- To explore how consultant nurses can facilitate the practice development of colleagues.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of the consultant nurse role.
- Discussion of collaborative practice models.
Main Results:
- Consultant nurses should not operate in isolation.
- Collaboration is essential for informing the consultant nurse role and enabling others.
- Facilitating the application of research evidence to nursing care is a key outcome.
Conclusions:
- The clinical practice of consultant nurses is best delivered through collaborative efforts.
- Consultant nurses play a vital role in enabling others to develop their practice and integrate research evidence.