“Today’s CNS scope of responsibilities encompasses micro, meso, and macro systems levels, and the impact is great. Role responsibilities vary widely, and positioning on the organization chart varies widely as well; CNSs are rising to the occasion. Although a strength of the CNS role can be the variability in the role responsibilities among healthcare settings, it has resulted in challenges in the delivery of education to best prepare for this vital advanced practice role.” (Coke)

Coke, L. A. (2021). Now is the Time for the Clinical Nurse Specialist: Recognizing Value and Advancing the CNS Role. Clinical Nurse Specialist: The Journal for Advanced Nursing Practice, 35(4), 218–219 Full Text for Emory Users

Slivinski, A. (2020). Taking outcomes to the next level: The clinical nurse specialist as a partner in changing practice. Nursing Management, 51(12), 28–34 Full Text for Emory Users

Raynak, A., & Wood, B. (2021). The Clinical Nurse Specialist Role and its Relevance to Vascular Access: A Canadian Perspective. Journal of the Association for Vascular Access, 26(3), 25–30

Brooks, E. (2020). From shadow to change agent: Revitalization of the clinical nurse specialist role. Nursing Forum, 55(2), 297–300 Full Text for Emory Users

Cannaby, A.-M., Carter, V., Rolland, P., Finn, A., & Owen, J. (2020). The scope and variance of clinical nurse specialist job descriptions. British Journal of Nursing, 29(11), 606–611