Clinical Nurse Specialist Toolkit: A Guide for the New Clinical Nurse Specialist - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0826171915 ISBN 13: 9780826171917

Verlag: Springer Publishing Company, 2016

Inhaltsangabe

This is a one-of-a-kind, all-inclusive reference guide for new clinical nurse specialists (CNSs) entering the field, as well as for seasoned practitionerslooking to update their knowledge. Disseminating a wealth of current professional practice guidance and practical information on reimbursement andcertification, the second edition has been fully updated to reflect changes resulting from the Affordable Care Act and the APRN Consensus Model.

Four new chapters address changes and emerging trends, expanding the focus on independent practice, increasing demands on health care due to the growingpopulation of older adults, and updated reimbursement/economic issues. This authoritative toolkit is organized in an easy-toread format and includesnumerous clinical examples, case scenarios, and personal anecdotes culled from the contributors’ own professional experiences.

New to the Second Edition:

• Fully revised and updated
• Addresses CNS practice within affordable care organizations
• Describes the CNS leadership role in system-level evidence-based practice initiatives
• Covers documentation and communication of CNS activities aligning with strategic initiatives and CNS practice priorities
• Discusses facilitating transitions of care to ensure safety and quality
• Addresses the CNS role in interprofessional education in clinical settings

Key Features:

• Presents crucial information on negotiating and securing a job
• Provides advice on establishing credibility, prioritizing, and finding a mentor
• Contains guidelines on mentoring staff, leading groups, and precepting students
• Addresses documenting and measuring clinical outcomes
• Describes how to network with professional organizations and community agencies
• Offers practical guidance on applying for reimbursement and pursuing certification and licensure

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Über die Autorinnen und Autoren

Melanie Duffy, MSN, RN, CCRN, CCNS, is a clinical nurse specialist (CNS) in critical care at Pinnacle Health System, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and adjunct faculty at Widener University, Chester, Pennsylvania.

Susan Dresser, MSN, RN, APRN-CNS, CCRN, currently teaches in the clinical nurse specialist (CNS) program at the University of Oklahoma College of Nursing in Oklahoma City.

Janet S. Fulton, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, ANEF, FCNS, FAAN, is a professor and associate dean for graduate programs at Indiana University School of Nursing.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Springer Publishing Company
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2016
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0826171915
• ISBN 13: 9780826171917
• Einband: Encuadernación en espiral
• Auflage: 2
• Anzahl der Seiten: 268
• Herausgeber: Fulton Janet S., Fulton Janet S. PhD RN AC, Duffy Melanie, Duffy Melanie MSN RN CCRN CCNS, Dresser Susan, Dresser Susan MSN APRN-BC CCRN
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