How do they match: Clinical Nurse Specialists

Direct nursing staff in the provision of patient care in a clinical practice setting, such as a hospital, hospice, clinic, or home. Ensure adherence to established clinical policies, protocols, regulations, and standards.

Coordinate or conduct educational programs or in-service training sessions on topics, such as clinical procedures.
Identify training needs or conduct training sessions for nursing students or medical staff.
Make clinical recommendations to physicians, other health care providers, insurance companies, patients, or health care organizations.
Monitor or evaluate medical conditions of patients in collaboration with other health care professionals.
Participate in clinical research projects, such as by reviewing protocols, reviewing patient records, monitoring compliance, and meeting with regulatory authorities.
Provide consultation to other health care providers in areas such as patient discharge, patient care, or clinical procedures.
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.

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