The Role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist in Promoting Evidence-Based Practice and Effecting Positive Patient Outcomes

2007 ◽  
Vol 38 (6) ◽  
pp. 262-270 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cynthia Ann LaSala ◽  
Patricia M. Connors ◽  
Jill Taylor Pedro ◽  
Marion Phipps
Keyword(s):  
Patient Outcomes ◽  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
Clinical Nurse Specialist ◽  
Positive Patient ◽  
Nurse Specialist ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Clinical Nurse

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.

Rationalisation of non-sterile latex disposable gloves in clinical settings – a brief study using the purchase of expertise consultancy model

2003 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-19
Author(s):  
Duncanson V
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Care ◽  
Cost Benefit Analysis ◽  
Cost Benefit ◽  
Clinical Nurse Specialist ◽  
Small Study ◽  
Clinical Settings ◽  
Nurse Specialist ◽  
Benefit Analysis ◽  
Clinical Nurse

T his article describes a small study aimed at making a purchasing recommendation to the purchasing manager, providing a cost-benefit analysis of the most commonly used brands of non-sterile latex examination gloves. One of the nine makes of glove tested remained consistent with the agreed criteria for assessment and, if introduced as the only option available, would result in a saving of $15,150 per annum on Site A of a recently merged secondary care Trust. Also, the importance of the consultancy role of the clinical nurse specialist in improving practice was demonstrated.

Role of the Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist in bilateral risk reduction mastectomy decision–making

2017 ◽  
Vol 43 (5) ◽  
pp. S9-S10
Author(s):  
Charlotte Weston ◽  
Sarah Adomah ◽  
Vanda Ribeiro ◽  
Karen Thomas ◽  
Nichola Snuggs ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Risk Reduction ◽  
Clinical Nurse Specialist ◽  
Nurse Specialist ◽  
Clinical Nurse
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