The Undervalued Clinical Nurse Specialist Role

Joshua Winowiecki1, Jackeline Iseler

  • 1Joshua Winowiecki is an assistant professor and director of the Center for Practice Transformation at the Michigan State University College of Nursing, East Lansing, and Jackeline Iseler is an associate professor at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, MI, and a clinical nurse specialist at Trinity Health Grand Rapids in Grand Rapids, MI. Contact author: Joshua Winowiecki, winowie9@msu.edu. The authors have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.

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Summary

This study provides a critical resource to help navigate a health care system facing significant challenges. It offers practical solutions for improving healthcare delivery and patient outcomes during times of crisis.

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