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M Ryan-Merritt

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The distribution and utilization of CNSs on Long Island.

The present study provides a data base concerning the professional characteristics and various roles and functions of the CNS. Data for this survey research were collected by questionnaire and compared to the literature and ANA's National Survey of Clinical Nurse Specialists which was done in 1984. Results obtained from this research should serve as a springboard for further study of this essential role.

Humans

Organizational analysis: tool for the clinical nurse specialist.

It has been asserted that nurse leaders must have the knowledge base and skills necessary to intervene effectively in complex organizational systems. In order to facilitate the acquisition of this knowledge and skill, one graduate nursing program preparing clinical nurse specialists (CNSs) uses an organizational analysis that students complete during their clinical experience. This article presents a description of the process and the benefits derived from doing the analysis both for graduate nursing students and practicing CNSs.

Education, Nursing, Graduate