Clinical Nurse Specialist Toolkit (eBook)

A Guide for the New Clinical Nurse Specialist

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

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2016 | 2. Auflage
266 Seiten
Springer Publishing Company (Verlag)
978-0-8261-7192-4 (ISBN)

Infos

Praise for the First Edition: "e;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."e; 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

Inhalt

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

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 10.2.2016
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Pflege ► Fachpflege
• Schlagworte: affordable care organizations • clinical nurse specialists • Clinical outcomes • clinical settings • CNSs • community agencies • cost avoidance • Cost saving • documentation • health care issues • interprofessional education • job negotiation • leadership role • Leading groups • Mentoring • outcome measurement activities • process improvement analyses • professional organizations • Program evaluation • Reimbursement • system-level evidence-based practice
• ISBN-10: 0-8261-7192-3 / 0826171923
• ISBN-13: 978-0-8261-7192-4 / 9780826171924