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CNS role: an experience in retitling and role clarification
Clinical Nurse Specialist CNS
|January 1, 1996
Summary
Advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and clinical nurse specialists (CNS) should have graduate-level education and specific titles. Retitling clarifies responsibilities and expectations for these vital nursing roles.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Administration
- Professional Development
Background:
- Current titles for advanced practice roles lack clarity.
- Inconsistent educational requirements exist for advanced nursing positions.
- Need for standardized roles aligned with professional definitions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify appropriate titles for advanced practice nursing roles.
- To define essential components and educational requirements for each role.
- To propose title changes reflecting advanced practice nursing definitions.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing advanced practice roles.
- Survey to gather data on current practices and perceptions.
- Analysis of findings to propose new titles and educational standards.
Main Results:
- Five key advanced practice titles identified: advanced registered nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist (CNS), education nurse specialist, research nurse specialist, and informatics nurse specialist.
- Recommended graduate-level education for advanced practice positions.
- Proposed title changes align with the American Nurses' Association definition.
Conclusions:
- Implementing standardized titles enhances role clarity and expectation management.
- Graduate education is crucial for advanced practice nursing roles.
- Retitling facilitates the development of effective evaluation tools for nursing professionals.