Related Experiment Video
Updated: Feb 14, 2026
10:07
Using Learning Outcome Measures to assess Doctoral Nursing Education
Published on: June 21, 2010
19.5K
Role Transition After Clinical Nurse Specialist Education
1Author Affiliation: Assistant Professor and Graduate Programs Coordinator, School of Nursing, California State University, Dominguez Hills, Carson.
Clinical Nurse Specialist CNS
|February 9, 2018
Summary
Recent clinical nurse specialists face challenges transitioning into practice. Many experience the imposter phenomenon, impacting their self-image and career commitment.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Advanced Practice Nursing
- Professional Development
Background:
- Clinical nurse specialists (CNS) play a vital role in healthcare.
- Graduate education prepares CNSs for advanced roles.
- Understanding the transition challenges is crucial for CNS retention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the transition experiences of clinical nurse specialists post-graduate education.
- To identify factors influencing employment and career commitment in new CNS roles.
- To assess the prevalence of the imposter phenomenon among transitioning CNSs.
Main Methods:
- Quantitative longitudinal survey design.
- Online survey administered to 68 participants from a national study.
- Utilized the Student Nurse Anesthetist Experience Questionnaire and Clance Imposter Phenomenon Scale.
Main Results:
- 66.7% achieved advanced practice certification; 48.5% were employed as CNSs.
- Employed CNSs reported greater autonomy and a more positive role perception.
- 74.6% of participants experienced imposter phenomenon; career commitment was generally low.
Conclusions:
- New clinical nurse specialists encounter significant difficulties in their transition to practice.
- The imposter phenomenon is highly prevalent and may affect CNS self-image.
- Further support is needed to facilitate successful CNS role integration.
More Related Videos
Related Concept Videos
01:27Nursing Clinical Information System
1.3K
Nursing Clinical Information System (NCIS)
A Nursing Clinical Information System (NCIS) is a specialized type of healthcare information system tailored to meet the unique needs of nursing practice. It incorporates the principles of nursing informatics to streamline information management and improve the quality of care delivery.
Critical attributes of NCIS include:
A Nursing Clinical Information System (NCIS) is a specialized type of healthcare information system tailored to meet the unique needs of nursing practice. It incorporates the principles of nursing informatics to streamline information management and improve the quality of care delivery.
Critical attributes of NCIS include:
1.3K
01:25Role of Communication in the Nursing Process I: Assessment and Diagnosis
5.4K
The nursing process uses scientific reasoning, problem-solving, and critical thinking to guide nurses in providing patients with appropriate care. This process is a systematic approach to recognize, avoid, and treat current or potential health issues while promoting the patient's well-being.
The nursing process considers the patient's emotional and physical well-being. The process can be repeated or stopped at any point if judged essential. Assessment is the first step in the nursing...
The nursing process considers the patient's emotional and physical well-being. The process can be repeated or stopped at any point if judged essential. Assessment is the first step in the nursing...
5.4K
01:25Role of Communication in the Nursing Process II: Planning and Implementation
2.7K
Several factors are considered while creating a patient's care plan. Motivation is a factor in improving communication, and patients often require encouragement to try different approaches involving significant change. It is essential to involve the patient and family in decisions about the plan of care to determine whether the suggested methods are acceptable. Consider meeting critical comfort and safety needs before introducing new communication methods and techniques. Allow adequate time...
2.7K
02:31Phase Transitions
23.3K
Whether solid, liquid, or gas, a substance's state depends on the order and arrangement of its particles (atoms, molecules, or ions). Particles in the solid pack closely together, generally in a pattern. The particles vibrate about their fixed positions but do not move or squeeze past their neighbors. In liquids, although the particles are closely spaced, they are randomly arranged. The position of the particles are not fixed—that is, they are free to move past their neighbors to...
23.3K
01:08Role of Communication in the Nursing Process III: Evaluation and Documentation
2.1K
A successful patient outcome depends mainly on the evaluation stage of the nursing process. Evaluation determines effectiveness by reviewing what was done previously after the completion of nursing interventions. Every time a healthcare professional steps in or administers treatment, they must reassess or evaluate the action to ensure the intended result. During the evaluation phase, there are three probable patient outcomes:
2.1K
02:58Properties of Transition Metals
30.1K
Transition metals are defined as those elements that have partially filled d orbitals. As shown in Figure 1, the d-block elements in groups 3–12 are transition elements. The f-block elements, also called inner transition metals (the lanthanides and actinides), also meet this criterion because the d orbital is partially occupied before the f orbitals.
30.1K