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1Winona State University, Rochester, Minnesota, USA.
Clinical Nurse Specialist CNS
|July 1, 1997
Summary
Understanding the clinical nurse specialist (CNS) role is crucial for graduates and current professionals. Clear communication among CNSs, management, nurses, and physicians is key to preventing role ambiguity and conflict.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Administration
- Clinical Practice
Background:
- The clinical nurse specialist (CNS) role is multifaceted and requires clear understanding among healthcare professionals.
- Graduate students and current CNSs need insight into role expectations and characteristics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current literature on the characteristics of the clinical nurse specialist role.
- To categorize CNS role components as perceived by various healthcare stakeholders.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing research on CNS roles.
- Categorization of CNS role characteristics based on perceptions from CNSs, management, staff nurses, and physicians.
Main Results:
- Common CNS role components identified across stakeholder perceptions include clinical practice, education, administration, research, and consultation.
- Perceptions of the CNS role vary among different healthcare groups.
Conclusions:
- Congruent expectations and understanding of the CNS role depend on clear communication between all involved parties.
- Lack of communication leads to ambiguity, conflict, and frustration regarding the CNS role.