Clinical Nurse Specialist Toolkit: A Guide for the New Clinical Nurse Specialist

by Melanie Duffy MSN, RN, CCRN, CCNS (Editor), Susan Dresser MSN, APRN-BC CCRN (Editor), Janet S. Fulton PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, ANEF, FCNS, FAAN (Editor)

Overview

Praise for the First Edition:

"This is a valuable resource for new clinical nurse specialists as they begin their journey. It provides excellent guidance that will help new graduates as they negotiate new positions and develop new roles in healthcare organizations." Score: 95, 4 stars

--Doody's

This is a one-of-a-kind, all-inclusive reference guide for new Clinical Nurse Specialists entering the field as well as seasoned practitioners looking to update their knowledge. Disseminating a wealth of current professional practice guidance and practical information on reimbursement and certification, the second edition has been fully updated to reflect changes resulting from the Affordable Care Act and the APRN Consensus Model.

Four new chapters address changes and emerging trends, expanding focus on independent practice, increasing demands on health care due to the growing population of older adults, and updated reimbursement/economic issues. This authoritative toolkit is organized in an easy-to-use, bullet-point format and includes numerous clinical examples, case scenarios, and personal anecdotes culled from the contributors' own professional experiences.

New to the Second Edition:

• Fully revised and updated

• Addresses CNS practice within Affordable Care Organizations

• Describes CNS leadership role in system-level evidence-based practice initiatives

• Covers documentation and communication of CNS activities aligning with strategic initiatives and CNS practice priorities

• Discusses facilitating transitions of care to assure safety and quality

• Addresses the CNS role in interprofessional education in clinical settings

Key Features:

• Presents crucial information on negotiating and securing a job

• Provides advice on establishing credibility, prioritizing, and finding a mentor

• Contains guidelines on mentoring staff, leading groups, and precepting students

• Addresses documenting and measuring clinical outcomes

• Describes how to network with professional organizations and community agencies

• Offers practical guidance on applying for reimbursement and pursuing certification and licensure

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780826171924
Publisher:	Springer Publishing Company
Publication date:	02/10/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	266
File size:	986 KB

About the Author

Melanie Duffy, MSN, RN, CCRN, CCNS,

is a clinical nurse specialist (CNS) in critical care at Pinnacle Health System, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and adjunct faculty at Widener University, Chester, Pennsylvania. She is a past president of the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS) and cochairs the Legislative/Regulatory Committee of NACNS. She is a member of other professional organizations including the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), Sigma Theta Tau, and the American Nurses Association (ANA). Her professional influence has been in promoting the role, practice, and leadership aspects of the CNS. She has been an active presenter at national, state, and local meetings. Ms. Duffy was actively involved in gaining title recognition in Pennsylvania for the CNS and is currently working on legislation to implement a scope of practice for the CNS in Pennsylvania.

Susan Dresser, MSN, RN, APRN-CNS, CCRN,

currently teaches in the clinical nurse specialist (CNS) program at the University of Oklahoma College of Nursing in Oklahoma City. She is a past secretary and board member of the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS) and a past president of the Oklahoma Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists. Ms. Dresser is an active member of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), and has served as president, secretary, and chair of the Program Committee in the Oklahoma City chapter. She has held multiple positions as a critical care and cardiovascular CNS throughout her career. She obtained her MSN in the adult critical care CNS program at Duke University and is currently enrolled in the PhD program at the University of Kansas Medical Center School of Nursing.

Janet S. Fulton, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, ANEF, FAAN,

is a professor at Indiana University School of Nursing and coordinator of the Adult/Gerontology (clinical nurse specialist [CNS]) program. She is the editor-in-chief of

Clinical Nurse Specialist: The International Journal of Advanced Nursing Practice

and past president of the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS). She also served as coordinator of the Oncology Nursing Society’s CNS Special Interest Group and was a member of the American Nurses Association Council of CNS. She is widely published in the area of CNS practice and education, and is coeditor of

Foundations of Clinical Nurse Specialist Practice

, the only comprehensive textbook for CNS students.

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Table of Contents

Unit I: Getting Started
Chapter 1: Negotiating a Job
Chapter 2: Creating a Job Description
Chapter 3: Finding a Place in the Organization
Chapter 4: Working with 'The Boss'
Unit II: Moving Forward
Chapter 5: Learning the Ropes: Orientation
Chapter 6: Establishing Credibility
Chapter 7: Prioritizing: Avoiding Over Commitment and Underachievement
Chapter 8: Finding a Mentor
Chapter 9: Using the Internet: Guide to Internet-Based Resources
Unit III: Gaining Momentum
Chapter 10: Leading Groups
Chapter 11: Mentoring Staff
Chapter 12: Precepting Students
Chapter 13: Championing Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)
Unit IV: Evaluation
Chapter 14: Documenting Clinical Outcomes
Chapter 15: Reporting Out
Unit V: Reaching Out
Chapter 16: Becoming Involved with Professional Organizations
Chapter 17: Reaching Out to Community Agencies
Chapter 18: Networking
Chapter 19: Facilitating Transitions of Care
Chapter 20: Participating in Interprofessional Education (IPE)
Unit VI: Professional Recognition
Chapter 21: Achieving Certification: Considering the Options
Chapter 22: Navigating the Privileging and Credentialing Process
Chapter 23: Qualifying for Reimbursement
Chapter 24: Starting Collaborative Practice with Physicians or Clinics: What You Should Know
Chapter 25: Secrets for a Joyful life as a Clinical Nurse Specialist

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Kathleen M. Woodruff, DNP, RN, ANP-BC(USC School of Social Work)
Description: The authors provide personal anecdotes, a variety of clinical examples, and case-based scenarios to illustrate the role transitions novice clinical nurse specialists often encounter in launching their new careers.
Purpose: The book is designed as a guide for career planning and development for clinical nurse specialists. It is a collection of practical tips and helpful information from experienced clinical nurse specialists intended to advise novice clinical nurse specialists. The chapters are concise and informative. The book is well written and more than meets the authors' objectives of providing a career planning toolkit for new practitioners.
Audience: Although the focus is on new clinical nurse specialists, clinical nurse specialist students and experienced clinical nurse specialists will also gain valuable information from this guide. The authors have a wealth of knowledge that they expertly share with readers.
Features: Organized into six key sections, the book begins with "Getting Started," which appropriately assists new practitioners in finding and developing a career path. The next sections focus on helping new clinical nurse specialists with establishing their role and growing their position in the organization. The authors also present clear suggestions for the evaluation of clinical practice and clinical outcomes. Finally, the authors impress new clinical nurse specialists with the importance of developing professional relationships and contributing to professional organizations.
Assessment: This is a valuable resource for new clinical nurse specialists as they begin their journey. It provides excellent guidance that will help new graduates as they negotiate new positions and develop new roles in healthcare organizations.

Doody's Review Service

Reviewer: Kathleen M. Woodruff, RN, MS, CRNP (Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing)
Description: The authors provide personal anecdotes, a variety of clinical examples, and case-based scenarios to illustrate the role transitions novice clinical nurse specialists often encounter in launching their new careers.
Purpose: The book is designed as a guide for career planning and development for clinical nurse specialists. It is a collection of practical tips and helpful information from experienced clinical nurse specialists intended to advise novice clinical nurse specialists. The chapters are concise and informative. The book is well written and more than meets the authors' objectives of providing a career planning toolkit for new practitioners.
Audience: Although the focus is on new clinical nurse specialists, clinical nurse specialist students and experienced clinical nurse specialists will also gain valuable information from this guide. The authors have a wealth of knowledge that they expertly share with readers.
Features: Organized into six key sections, the book begins with "Getting Started," which appropriately assists new practitioners in finding and developing a career path. The next sections focus on helping new clinical nurse specialists with establishing their role and growing their position in the organization. The authors also present clear suggestions for the evaluation of clinical practice and clinical outcomes. Finally, the authors impress new clinical nurse specialists with the importance of developing professional relationships and contributing to professional organizations.
Assessment: This is a valuable resource for new clinical nurse specialists as they begin their journey. It provides excellent guidance that will help new graduates as they negotiate new positions and develop new roles in healthcare organizations.

Doody Reviews