The Roles and Functions of Clinical Nurse Specialists Article

Naylor, MD, Brooten, D. (1993). The Roles and Functions of Clinical Nurse Specialists . Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 25(1), 73-78. 10.1111/j.1547-5069.1993.tb00757.x

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  • Naylor, MD; Brooten, D

abstract

  • This paper examines the research conducted on the role and function of Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS). Four research themes have evolved over the past few decades: perceptions of the role; CNS' time allocation; effects of CNS on patient and family outcomes and cost of care; and, the actual functions of CNS. The authors identify areas for future research to demonstrate the differences that CNS make in health outcomes. Copyright © 1993, Wiley Blackwell. All rights reserved

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publication date

  • January 1, 1993

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start page

  • 73

end page

  • 78

volume

  • 25

issue

  • 1