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Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) are Advanced Practice nurses who hold a
masters or doctoral degree in a specialized area of nursing practice. Their
area of clinical expertise may be in:
a population (e.g. pediatrics, geriatrics, womens health);
a setting (e.g. critical care, emergency room);
a disease or medical subspecialty (e.g. diabetes, oncology);
a type of care (e.g. psychiatric, rehabilitation); or
a type of health problem (e.g. pain, wounds, stress).
In addition to the conventional nursing responsibilities which focus upon
helping patients to prevent or resolve illness, a CNS scope of practice
includes diagnosing and treating diseases, injuries and/or disabilities within
his/her field of expertise. Clinical Nurse Specialists provide direct patient
care, serve as expert consultants for nursing staffs, and take an active hand
in improving health care delivery systems.
Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Educator
Nurse Administrator
Description
History
Twenty years ago, the director of nursing
(DON) was the most senior nurse in a
hospital, responsible solely for nursing
care. As hospital leaders gained a better
appreciation of the role nurses play in
patient outcomes, the DON took on a
broader responsibility for all aspects of
patient care and assumed the title of
nurse administrator.
Functions
A nurse administrator establishes effective
patient care delivery systems, ensures
continuous quality improvement in patient care,
and represents nursing as a member of the
senior leadership team when decisions are made.
Hierarchy
The nurse administrator directly supervises nurse
managers or directors for individual nursing
units. She typically reports to the chief executive
officer (CEO) of the hospital.
Skills
A nurse administrator has a sound clinical
knowledge base, solid fiscal management skills,
and the ability to establish and maintain effective
interpersonal relationships across the organization.
Qualifications
A nurse administrator is a registered nurse (RN),
and many hospitals require an advanced degree in
nursing (MSN) or business (MBA).
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Ms. Lorelie Asis
Mrs. Virginia Edep
Mrs. Evelyn Limos
Mrs. Rosalinda Numbrera
Mrs. Brenda Samson