Advancing in Oncology Nursing: Exploring CNS Roles and their Impact on Patient Outcomes Barbara Wenger MS, RN, AOCNS, CRNI Oncology/ BMT CNS University of Colorado Hospital Aurora, Colorado September 23, 2016
Objectives 1. Describe the various roles of the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS). 2. Discuss how the CNS role influences both nursing practice and system changes to improve patient outcomes
What is a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)?
Spheres of Influence http://www.nacns.org/docs/cnscorecompetenciesbroch.pdf
Direct Care Competency
Systems Leader Competency
Consultant Competency
Collaboration Competency
Coaching Competency
Research Competency
Ethical Decision Making, Moral Agency and Advocacy Competency
Independent Practice - CNS
Independent Prescribing - CNS
Current Specialty Programs Adult Health CNS Adult Gerontology CNS Adult Psychiatric Mental Health CNS Home Health CNS Pediatric CNS Public/ Community Health CNS Child/ Adolescent Psychiatric Mental Health CNS
Oncology Certifications Clin J Oncol Nurs. Author manuscript; available in PMC 2013 Jun 10. Published in final edited form as: Clin J Oncol Nurs. 2008 Oct; 12(5): 703 705.doi: 10.1188/08.CJON.703-705
NACNS Position Paper
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