Main description:

Developed under the direction of the International Council of Nurses (ICN), this book is part of a series exploring advanced practice globally. It is the first known volume to provide an international view of the advanced practice role of clinical nurse specialist (CNS). It features an in-depth examination of advanced speciality practice in nursing, and the advanced practice role of the clinical CNS. Content includes models of practice, core practice competencies, curricular recommendations, practice outcomes, and regulatory requirements related to scope of practice. The CNS role and practice as implemented in North America, Europe, Asia and Oceania are examined in the context of the country's healthcare system, educational traditions and regulatory requirements. Exemplars describe role implementation in various specialty practices and discuss how the role is implemented to advance nursing and improve clinical and fiscal outcomes. Measurement and evaluation of CNS practice in the context of countries and health care systems are examined. For practicing CNSs, this book provides an in-depth examination of the role from the global perspective; for administrators it provides a foundational understanding of the CNS role and practice and performance expectations. Educators will use the book as a resource for curriculum development, whereas students will offers an expanded global view of the role. Advanced practice roles, including the CNS, are continuing to evolve. This book makes important contributions to a global understanding of the CNS role.

Contents:

Chapter 1: Global View of the Clinical Nurse Specialist Role

Chapter 2: Clinical Nurse Specialist Models for Practice

Chapter 3: Core Practice Competencies
Chapter 4: Clinical Nurse Specialist Education

North America

Chapter 5: CNS Role and Practice in USA
Chapter 6: CNS Role and Practice in Canada

Europe

Chapter 7: CNS Role and Practice in UK
Chapter 8: CNS Role and Practice in Ireland

Chapter 9: CNS Role and Practice in Finland

Chapter 10: CNS Role and Practice in France

Chapter 1: CNS Role and Practice in Germany

Asia

Chapter 12: CNS Role and Practice in Japan

Chapter 13: CNS Role and Practice in China
Chapter 14: CNS Role and Practice in Taiwan

Africa and Middle East

Chapter 15: CNS Role and Practice in Turkey

Chapter 16: CNS Role and Practice Saudi Arabia

Chapter 17: CNS Role and Practice in Nigeria

Oceania

Chapter 18: CNS Role in Australia
Chapter 19: CNS Role in New Zealand

Chapter 20: Challenges and Opportunities for CNS Practice Globally