What is the role of a clinical nurse specialist?

Clinical nurse specialists (CNSs) are registered nurses, who have graduate level nursing preparation at the master’s or doctoral level as a CNS. They are clinical experts in evidence-based nursing practice within a specialty area, treating and managing the health concerns of patients and populations.

What are the CNS core competencies?

The core CNS competencies are comprehensive, entry-level competencies and behaviors expected of graduates of master’s and post-master’s programs that prepare CNSs. Due to the wide range of specialties in which CNSs practice, these competencies reflect CNS practice across all specialties, populations, and settings.

What is a clinical specialist?

Also known as medical representatives, clinical specialists sell medical devices to healthcare providers. Their duties include traveling to healthcare facilities, introducing products to medical professionals, and training users on product functionalities.

Why should I become a clinical nurse specialist?

Job Opportunities For those who wish to work with special populations, becoming a CNS opens doors to areas not normally available to other nurses, such as oncology, respiratory care and diabetes. Other CNSs choose to work as sales representatives for medical and drug companies, lab researchers or project managers.

What is direct clinical practice?

Clinical and direct practice social work require different degree levels. Direct practice social workers help people locate community resources. Clinical social workers provide psychotherapeutic services to individuals, groups, and families.

How do I become a CNS in Ireland?

The person must have extensive experience and clinical expertise i.e. a minimum of five years post registration experience (following registration either in midwifery or in the division of nursing in which the application is being made) including a minimum of two years experience in the specialist area.

What roles do nurses play in the healthcare system?

Nurses assess and observe patients, help doctors create a care plan, and carry out that care plan with medication and treatment administration. Nurses use a variety of medical equipment for both monitoring and performing treatments. They may also do diagnostic tests, take vitals and interpret the results.