The Clinical Nurse Specialists of Manitoba Interest Group
serves
as a provincial voice to enhance and promote the valuable
contributions of the clinical nurse specialist to the health
and well-being of patient populations.
What
is a Clinical Nurse Specialist?
A CNS is a registered nurse possessing advanced educational
preparation (Master and/or Doctoral degree) and extensive
clinical experience. Working under the nursing scope of
practice, the CNS provides expert care for patient populations
in collaboration with the health care team. The CNS plays
a pivotal role in the development of clinical guidelines,
promotes the use of evidence and quality improvement, provides
expert support and consultation and facilitates system change.
Ackerman,
M.H., Norsen, L., Martin, B., Wiedrich, J., & Kitzman,
H.J. (1996). Development of a model of advanced practice.
American Journal of Critical Care, 5:68-73.
Mick,
A.J., & Ackerman, M.H. (2000). Advanced practice nursing
role delineation in acute and critical care: Application
of the Strong Model of Advanced Practice. Heart and Lung,
29(3), 210-221.
The
recipient for the
2011 Manitoba Clinical Nurse
Specialist
has been announced!
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