NUR 5380 Role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist
(formerly NUR 538)
This course provides students with the opportunity to study and analyze strategies and skills needed to engage in the advanced practice Clinical Nurse Specialist role. Historical development of advanced practice nursing and of the Clinical Nurse Specialist role and sub roles will be discussed in terms of other nursing roles (staff nurse, nurse manager, nurse educator, NP, case manager, clinical nurse leader). Emphasis will be placed on understanding how to anticipate problems and successfully negotiate this leadership role in an interdisciplinary work environment. Elements of internal and external consultation strategies will be discussed as well as change theory relevant for the Clinical Nurse Specialist role. Professional organization, which support and regulate advanced practice roles will be discussed, as well as certification and advanced practice-licensing issues. 30 lecture hours per semester.
Distribution
Nursing