The CNL is a master’s-prepared generalist clinician, not an advanced practice nurse, who oversees the care coordination of a distinct group of patients, evaluates patient outcomes, and has the decision-making authority to change care plans when necessary. Educational preparation is graduating at a master entry program entering the workforce as novice nurse, completing nine to twelve months transitional-professional practice period, then move into a unit based clinical leadership roles based on the needs of the unit or organization (Cherry, 2017).
The CNL actively provides direct patient care in complex situations, serves as a lateral integrator who provides centralized care coordination for a distinct group of no more than 15 patients, and puts evidence-based care into practice to ensure that patients benefit from the latest innovations. A CNL is a leader in the health care delivery system with expertise in quality improvement and cost-effective resource utilization. The CNL is not an advanced practice nurse, nor is the CNL prepared in an area of clinical specialty; however, the CNL can consult with a Clinical Nurse Specialist as needed and, further, the CNL can provide evidence-based care to complex patients (Cherry, 2017) …show more content…
CNL coordinate and manage direct care setting to patients, individuals, families, and communities. CNL primarily functions within small functional unit such as a hospital unit, outpatient clinic, or home health agency (AACN, 2006).
Some of the examples of the CNL influences direct patient care are:
1. Assess individuals and families to anticipate risks, design and implement care, provide oversight of the care delivery and outcomes for a specified group of patients.
2. Implement and evaluate plans of care for a cohort of patients (15
The CNL actively provides direct patient care in complex situations, serves as a lateral integrator who provides centralized care coordination for a distinct group of no more than 15 patients, and puts evidence-based care into practice to ensure that patients benefit from the latest innovations. A CNL is a leader in the health care delivery system with expertise in quality improvement and cost-effective resource utilization. The CNL is not an advanced practice nurse, nor is the CNL prepared in an area of clinical specialty; however, the CNL can consult with a Clinical Nurse Specialist as needed and, further, the CNL can provide evidence-based care to complex patients (Cherry, 2017) …show more content…
CNL coordinate and manage direct care setting to patients, individuals, families, and communities. CNL primarily functions within small functional unit such as a hospital unit, outpatient clinic, or home health agency (AACN, 2006).
Some of the examples of the CNL influences direct patient care are:
1. Assess individuals and families to anticipate risks, design and implement care, provide oversight of the care delivery and outcomes for a specified group of patients.
2. Implement and evaluate plans of care for a cohort of patients (15