Clinical log 1 The purpose of this paper is to examine a clinical situation that required the writer to expand knowledge base about different roles of a clinical nurse specialist. Description of the situation is followed by its examination and analysis, and concluded with the writer’s reflection and insight for future practice. Description of a Clinical Situation My preceptor received a referral for a patient who had a surgery for a construction of an ileal conduit over seven days ago. Although
Forensic Clinical Nurse Specialist My career exploration has been an exciting discovery of different things that I did not know about my career choice. I chose Forensic Clinical Nurse Specialist because of the interest I have always had with crimes and how did they discovery who did the crime. Most of the shows I watch on television involves these type of mysterious such as CSI, Criminal Minds, and Law and Order Criminal Intent. I have to complete a lot of college work and obtain some work experience
As a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) it is a part of my duty to develop my knowledge and provide advanced clinical and diagnostic skills during patient treatment thus enhancing the holistic patient outcome. For the purpose of this essay I intend to critically discuss the treatment pathways and experiences of all women below 25 years of age diagnosed with cervical cancer. This client group will be explored, focusing on how to improve care during treatment and symptom management thus improving patient
the implications of the disease and necessity to control the blood pressure. The next step for t... ... middle of paper ... ...Nursing. (2007). Role delineation study of nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists. Retrieved from https://www.ncsbn.org/06_LPN_RoleDelStudy_NCLEX_30_Web.pdf O’Brien, J. M. (2003). How nurse practitioners obtained provider status: Lessons for pharmacists. Retrieved from http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/464663 Pender, N., Murdaugh, C., & Parsons, M. A. (2011)
and make me laugh. They are very young and have such cute, and honest personalities. I hold my family very close to my heart, and they bring me the most joy. My husband and I dedicate one night a month to date night. When we had our second baby, the nurse told my husband that he needed to plan one night out a month. She explained it is good for your marriage, helps keeps it healthy,
and learn to write letters, but because of the internet that makes it a lot harder than how it should be. My mother, Gina Steiman, who is a Board Certified Adult Health Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist in Adult Health and a Board Certified Advanced Practice Public Health Nurse, who works as a school nurse and at a college based urgent care health center noticed that : The capacity for reasoning and searching from a variety of sources, as well as the reliability of analyzing
role development goes beyond networking and taking on a new role as an APN. According to Brykczynski’s study of clinical nurse specialists, role development involves a complete makeover of one’s professional identity and the ability to integrate the seven core advanced practice competencies.1 New graduate APNs go through phases during their transitioning period, from a registered nurse to an APN; these phases include orientation, frustration, implementation, integration, frozen, reorganization and
Nurses were helpful at this time for educating the patients about ways to prevent illnesses such as having good hygiene and staying away from the contagion. As nurses progressed into the graduate programs they visualized another level of nursing that could be perfected to provide better care for the patient. On this level of education
My training as a clinical nurse specialist in medicine and surgery began with the commitment to continue educating myself in this discipline and field. The role of the clinical specialist has emerged by the advancement of education and the general organization in nursing. According to De Witt (1990), specialist nurses have responded for the present civilization and modern science that demands the perfection of each of the previously unknown works. I am currently an instructing professor at the Pontifical
A Clinical Documentation Specialist is the person that makes sure all the records are accurate and updates the documentation as needed to maintain the required level of accuracy in the medical records. A CDS resolves documentation issues as they arise, and must have a solid working knowledge of multiple forms of medical coding, and is the professional that follow-ups with physicians and informs medical staff members of updated documentation methods. A CDSS has a wide base of knowledge, as indicated
National Council of State Boards of Nursing (2015) describes an advanced practice nurse as a nurse with a graduate level education in a specific area of study including nurse anesthesia, nurse midwifery, nurse practitioner, and clinical nurse specialist. Advance practice nurses have been crucial to meeting the demands of the growing patient population due to the implementation of the Affordable Care Act. These nurses bridge the gap between physician and patient and are a vital part of the healthcare
healthcare have prompted the need for more nurses with advanced practice training. There are four types of Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. These are the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), the Certified Nurse Mid-wife (CNM), the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), and the Nurse Practitioner (NP). (Blais & Hayes, 2016) The CNS is considered the specialists in their field or specialty. Clinical Nurse Specialists are found in hospitals and various clinical environments. Their responsibilities
Advanced Practice Nurse Nursing expand and grow dramatically since Florence Nightingale era. During the old days, young women were taught about cleanliness and maintain sanitary practice as well as instilling the ideas and emphasizing the importance of hygiene to patients, doctors, hospital workers and community. Today’s fast paced and continuous evolving healthcare technology as well as the complexity of patient condition ought the nurses to improve their knowledge and obtained greater range of
that nurses stay abreast with best practices and current trends in nursing. In nursing, staff development is required for scientific development, social change and advancement in medical science. Staff development specialists play an important role within the hospital organization by providing instruction to hospital personal, including doctors and other ancillary staff. They also develop and teach curriculum and theory and provide continuing education programs for all of the hospital's nurses. When
on practice P. Ryan came up with improvements and recommendations of the CNS role. One important recommendation was to “ensure that the CNS role has supernumerary status. This would mean that the CNS would no longer be expected to work as a staff nurse on the unit.” (Ryan & Doody, 2014, p 29). This was one of the most important aspects that needed to be addressed first. Another article addressed a review of CNS productivity. “Reviews of CNS roles over the past few years have tended to focus
It is necessary to explain what clinical skills are and why they are essential in ID (Intellectual Disability) nursing. For the purpose of this assignment the focus will be on a traditional skill of care planning and a non-traditional skill, accessible communication. These skills combined, give a more in depth understanding on the role of the RNID (Registered Nurse Intellectual Disability) in the overall care of a person with ID. Maintaining competence is an integral part of the role of the RNID
framework of clinical governance, code of conduct, parameters within professional practice and ethical issues and boundaries. Education and Registration Both health care professions have to register with a regular body, nursing have to register with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) whereas Social Workers register with the Scottish Social Service Council (SSSC). Nurses maintain their registration throughout their careers. Nurses, midwives, and specialist community public health
During my clinical practicum hours at Fresno Surgical Hospital (FSH) with my preceptor, Heidi Honeycutt, I have gained a better understanding of the role of the clinical nurse specialist (CNS). Although all of the roles of the CNS are important, to be an effective and competent advanced practice nurse (APN), a CNS must have strong leadership skills. Leadership in a CNS role includes the ability to perform clinical research, guide change, model behaviors that lead to best patient outcomes, and develop
Advance nurse practitioners include certified nurse anesthetists, midwives, nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialist. The role of each field might be different based on its area of specialization and the type of population serve. Certified midwives assume responsibility for pregnant woman, and gynecological care for adolescence, and beyond menopausal females. Nurse anesthetist provides anesthesia in hospitals, pain centers and ambulatory surgical units. Nurse practitioners are required to
SMART Goal: Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse Certification As the healthcare system advances, so too must the nursing field become more advanced within its practice. It is not just enough to become a Registered nurse these days. Healthcare and technology has evolved to produce a smaller, more interconnected world, healthcare costs have increased, which in turn has created organizational restructuring and change in practices; thus, allowing the need for nurses to develop critical thinking skills and