The History of Clinical Nurse Specialists in Emergency Care

Adv Emerg Nurs J. 2024 Oct-Dec;46(4):363-368. doi: 10.1097/TME.0000000000000535. Epub 2024 Nov 5.

Abstract

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) role has been instrumental in advancing nursing practice, healthcare delivery, and patient outcomes across various specialties, particularly in emergency care. This manuscript provides an extensive review of the history of CNSs in emergency settings, exploring the development of the practice model, the challenges encountered, and their impact on patient and organizational outcomes.

Publication types

  • Historical Article

MeSH terms

  • Emergency Nursing* / history
  • History, 20th Century
  • History, 21st Century
  • Humans
  • Nurse Clinicians*
  • Nurse's Role