How do they match: Clinical Nurse Specialists

  • Design patient education programs that include information required to make informed health care and treatment decisions.
  • Develop or assist others in development of care and treatment plans.
  • Plan, evaluate, or modify treatment programs, based on information gathered by observing and interviewing patients or by analyzing patient records.
  • Present clients with information required to make informed health care and treatment decisions.
  • Provide direct care by performing comprehensive health assessments, developing differential diagnoses, conducting specialized tests, or prescribing medications or treatments.
  • Teach patient education programs that include information required to make informed health care and treatment decisions.

  • Treat acute illnesses, infections, or injuries.
  • Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
  • Develop medical treatment plans.
  • Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities.