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The bright future for clinical nurse specialist practice
Stephen Patten1, Kelly A Goudreau
1Operative Care Division, VA Portland Oregon Medical Center, 3710 Southwest US Veterans Hospital Road, Portland, OR 97239, USA. Stephen.Patten@va.gov
The Nursing Clinics of North America
|May 15, 2012
Summary
The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) role is evolving due to major shifts like the APRN Consensus Paper and the Affordable Care Act. This evolution ensures CNSs will continue to play a vital role in improving patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Practice
- Healthcare Policy
- Healthcare Administration
Background:
- The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) role has a rich history in healthcare.
- Understanding the trajectory of CNS practice and education is crucial for future healthcare delivery.
- The evolving healthcare landscape necessitates a re-evaluation of advanced practice nursing roles.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the historical, current, and future state of Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) practice and education.
- To identify key shifts impacting the CNS role and its future.
- To highlight the significance of CNSs in achieving high-quality patient outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and analysis of key documents and trends.
- Discussion of the impact of the APRN Consensus Paper.
- Analysis of the influence of the Affordable Care Act on CNS practice.
Main Results:
- Four major shifts significantly impact CNS practice: the APRN Consensus Paper, the Affordable Care Act, the Institute of Medicine's 'Future of Nursing' paper, and the Magnet Recognition Program journey.
- These shifts have shaped and will continue to shape the CNS role.
- The CNS role is integral to ensuring high-quality patient outcomes.
Conclusions:
- The future of Clinical Nurse Specialist practice and education is promising.
- CNSs are essential for advancing patient care and achieving optimal health outcomes.
- The identified shifts underscore the expanding influence and importance of the CNS role in modern healthcare.
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