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Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) have advanced clinical expertise in a particular specialty (e.g. Critical Care, Intermediate Care, Pediatrics, etc.) providing expert patient care or facilitating clinical research to improve patient outcomes. In addition to clinical practice or research, responsibilities may include education and consultation. They provide:
- Leadership to nurses in hospital, ambulatory or home care settings related to nursing practice.
- Support the professional growth and development of the members of the PPC and nursing staff at Natividad.
- Strive to improve the health of patients and their families through interdisciplinary participation in clinical, educational, research and administrative activities using evidence- based practice.
- Provide the scientific foundation for nursing practice, dedicated to the support of nursing research and evidence based practice at Natividad.
