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Preparing CNSs for prescriptive authority: Winona State University Model Course.

Sharon Tucker1, Lori Rhudy

  • 1Winona State University, Rochester, Minn., USA. tucker.sharon@mayo.edu

Clinical Nurse Specialist CNS
|July 19, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Medical-surgical clinical nurse specialists (CNSs) can now prescribe medications, thanks to expanded practice acts. A new university program successfully prepares CNSs for this advanced role, with positive student feedback.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Advanced Practice Nursing
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Medical-surgical clinical nurse specialists (CNSs) traditionally manage complex patient needs.
  • Expanding nurse practice acts now permit CNSs to prescribe pharmacologic agents.
  • This evolution enhances CNSs' capacity to manage patient healthcare needs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss the history of prescriptive authority for medical-surgical CNSs.
  • To describe a novel university program designed to prepare CNSs for prescriptive authority.
  • To explore student experiences and implications for practice and education.

Main Methods:

  • A review of the history of CNS prescriptive authority.
  • Description of a university program incorporating coursework, clinical training, and distance education.

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  • Qualitative analysis of interview responses from four program graduates.

    • Main Results:

    • The university program effectively prepares CNSs for prescriptive authority.
    • Student interviews revealed positive experiences and strong support for CNS prescriptive authority.
    • Identified facilitators and barriers to implementing CNS prescriptive authority were highlighted.

    Conclusions:

    • CNSs having prescriptive authority is supported by program graduates.
    • Educational programs must adapt to integrate prescriptive authority training.
    • Distance education strategies are crucial for accessibility in CNS training.