Journal article
Clinical nurse specialists in Canada: why are some not working in the role?
Abstract
Clinical nurse specialists (CNSs) are advanced practice nurses. They contribute to the quality and safety of patient care by providing an advanced level of clinical care to patients and families and by supporting healthcare team members to deliver evidence-based care. CNSs help to reduce healthcare costs when the roles are fully deployed and all the dimensions of the CNS role are implemented. The dimensions of the CNS role include clinical …
Authors
Kilpatrick K; DiCenso A; Bryant-Lukosius D; Ritchie JA; Martin-Misener R; Carter N
Journal
Canadian Journal of Nursing Leadership, Vol. 27, No. 1, pp. 62–75
Publisher
Longwoods Publishing
Publication Date
March 2014
DOI
10.12927/cjnl.2014.23738
ISSN
1910-622X