How do they match: Clinical Nurse Specialists

  • Clinical Medical Surgical Nurse

  • 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 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.
  • Train medical providers.