How do they match: Clinical Nurse Specialists

Identify training needs or conduct training sessions for nursing students or medical staff.
Monitor or evaluate medical conditions of patients in collaboration with other health care professionals.
Provide specialized direct and indirect care to inpatients and outpatients within a designated specialty, such as obstetrics, neurology, oncology, or neonatal care.
Provide direct care by performing comprehensive health assessments, developing differential diagnoses, conducting specialized tests, or prescribing medications or treatments.

Advise medical personnel regarding healthcare issues.
Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
Communicate detailed medical information to patients or family members.
Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
Develop medical treatment plans.
Diagnose medical conditions.
Maintain medical or professional knowledge.
Monitor medical facility activities to ensure adherence to standards or regulations.
Prescribe medications.
Teach classes in area of specialization.
Train medical providers.

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