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Organization development: a role for your second-generation clinical nurse specialist
Nursing Dynamics
|September 1, 1993
Summary
Healthcare organizations must proactively manage change to maintain quality of care amid economic pressures. Skilled clinical nurse specialists (CNSs) are vital for driving this change through people-centered strategies.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Organizational Psychology
- Nursing Leadership
Background:
- Healthcare organizations face increasing demands and economic constraints.
- Maintaining quality of care requires a proactive approach to change management.
- Adapting to future challenges necessitates developing skills, resources, and resilience.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the role of second-generation clinical nurse specialists (CNSs) in organizational development.
- To identify strategies for successful implementation of CNS roles in healthcare settings.
- To highlight the importance of nurse executives in leveraging CNS expertise.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of organizational challenges and change management needs.
- Focus on the advanced skills of CNSs in process consultation, systems diagnosis, and human relations.
- Examination of the influence of nurse executive support on CNS role success.
Main Results:
- Second-generation CNSs possess critical skills for facilitating organizational change.
- A proactive, people-centered approach is essential for healthcare system sustainability.
- Nurse executive support and organizational preparation are key factors for CNS effectiveness.
Conclusions:
- Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs) are integral to proactive organizational development in healthcare.
- Investing in CNSs and preparing the organization enhances the capacity for successful change.
- Effective utilization of CNSs contributes to improved quality of care and organizational resilience.