Clinical Nurse Specialist Role Definition and Operationalization

Ryan-Merritt, Marybeth; Mitchell, Carol Ann; Pagel, Irene S.

doi:10.1097/00002800-198800230-00007

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“…1988). Despite attempts to clarify the role of the CNS, the perceived differences in the role functions remain an area of concern, with numerous authors describing the complex multifaceted nature of the role, whilst at the same time attempting to isolate its many components and defining characteristics (Baker 1987, Montemuro 1987, Ryan Merritt et al . 1988, Boyd et al .…”

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Focus group interviews to examine the role and development of the clinical nurse specialist

Gibson

2001

Journal of Nursing Management

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This paper reports on the use of focus groups to investigate the development of clinical nurse specialist roles. The need for this project was identified during initial research, undertaken in two London Hospital Trusts, to assess the variety and nature of advanced clinical nursing roles already in evidence. From analysis of these data, this second stage of the research developed, in which the future of the clinical nurse specialist role within these two trust settings was explored. The initial steps of grounded theory, analytical techniques and procedures, using a constant comparative method, were used to analyse the findings from five focus groups (composed of a total of 25 nurses from two trusts). From the data, six categories were identified; role components; experience versus education; supportive strategies; personal qualities; future role development and development strategies. These categories provide the framework for discussing the findings of the research, within the context of the available literature. This examination of the clinical nurse specialist role highlights issues for career progression and education strategies. Both will need careful planning, in order for the clinical nurse specialist role to be considered and evolve as part of a potential strategy for the development of nursing roles within the two trusts and on a national level.

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Focus group interviews to examine the role and development of the clinical nurse specialist

Gibson

2001

Journal of Nursing Management

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“…Clarifying the role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is an area of ongoing research and debate, both within the UK and the USA. Many authors describe the multifaceted role of a CNS and attempt to identify its many components and defining characteristics ( Baker, 1987; Montemuro, 1987; Ryan‐Merritt, 1988; Boyd et al. , 1991 ; Redekopp, 1997).…”

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The Clinical Nurse Specialist: perceptions of practising CNSs of their role and development needs

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2000

Journal of Clinical Nursing

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This study was carried out to determine the role and development needs of Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs) in two acute hospital trusts. One of the aims was to obtain a detailed understanding of the current professional experience of Clinical Nurse Specialists. Data were collected using focus groups and analysed descriptively. Analysis of the content was qualitative, based on a grounded theory approach, and followed the initial steps of open and axial coding. Role transition and development needs are identified on a continuum of novice to expert.

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“…The four primary components of the CNS role include clinical expert, consultant, educator, and researcher 13 . Additionally, subroles such as case manager and administrator have been identified and addressed in the literature 14 …”

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Evolution of the Perioperative Clinical Nurse Specialist Role

Morrison

2000

AORN Journal

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Perioperative nursing roles continue to rapidly change as we enter the twenty-first century. The need for strong leadership skills, expert clinical skills, creative management, ongoing continuing education, and research continues to grow in every department of surgical services. The clinical nurse specialist plays an important role in addressing each of these needs. Great opportunities exist within the field of nursing for perioperative nurses to expand their practice using their creativity, ideas, and skills. Using the clinical nurse specialist in the perioperative setting can foster creativity, stimulate development of new methods based on research, and maximize the delivery of high quality care by the entire OR staff.

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Clinical Nurse Specialist Role Definition and Operationalization

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Focus group interviews to examine the role and development of the clinical nurse specialist

Focus group interviews to examine the role and development of the clinical nurse specialist

The Clinical Nurse Specialist: perceptions of practising CNSs of their role and development needs

Evolution of the Perioperative Clinical Nurse Specialist Role

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