Clinical Nurse Specialist Implementation of a Pain Management Initiative Using the Iowa Model of Evidence-Based Practice to Promote Quality Care

2010 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 90-91
Author(s):  
Kathleen Rich
Keyword(s):  
Pain Management ◽  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
Quality Care ◽  
Clinical Nurse Specialist ◽  
Nurse Specialist ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Clinical Nurse ◽  
Iowa Model

Strategies for Success

2009 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-54
Author(s):  
K. Cheli Miga ◽  
Carol A. Rauen ◽  
Kathleen Srsic-Stoehr
Keyword(s):  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Clinical Nurse Specialist ◽  
Role Transition ◽  
Nurse Specialist ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Clinical Nurse ◽  
Effective Implementation ◽  
Orientation Process ◽  
And Performance

Successful integration of a new clinical nurse specialist within an organization optimizes the safe, cost-effective implementation of evidence-based practice and research. This article provides strategies and information to support the clinical nurse specialist during his or her role transition, highlights opportunities and challenges to the role, and provides examples of orientation and performance tools that can assist in a successful orientation process.

Clinical Nurse Specialist Regulation

2015 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 58-76
Author(s):  
Paul Thurman
Keyword(s):  
Quality Care ◽  
Clinical Nurse Specialist ◽  
Nurse Specialist ◽  
Health Care Environment ◽  
Care Environment ◽  
Clinical Nurse ◽  
State Recognition ◽  
Prescriptive Authority ◽  
The Core ◽  
Effective Cost

High-quality care will continue to be a driver in the evolution of today’s health care environment. Ensuring effective, cost-conscious, quality care is the core of clinical nurse specialist (CNS) practice. The CNS practice varies by state, depending on each state’s Nurse Practice Act. Some states have separate scopes of practice for CNSs, including prescriptive authority, whereas some states do not recognize CNS practice as different from the practice of the registered nurse. The journey to state recognition and title protection for the CNS role in the state of Maryland is described.

Measuring Evidence-Based Competencies in a Clinical Nurse Specialist Program

2010 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 98
Author(s):  
Mary L. Heye ◽  
Andrea Berndt ◽  
Cheryl A. Lehman ◽  
Kathleen R. Stevens
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Nurse Specialist ◽  
Nurse Specialist ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Clinical Nurse

The Iowa Model of Evidence-Based Practice to Promote Quality Care

2001 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 497-509 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marita G. Titler ◽  
Charmaine Kleiber ◽  
Victoria J. Steelman ◽  
Barbara A. Rakel ◽  
Ginette Budreau ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
Quality Care ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Iowa Model
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