definition for: #cns

Clinical Nurse Specialist. A Master's or Doctoral prepared nurse who is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN). They are trained to provide individualized care and provide case management. They design, implement and evaluate interventions ranging from the patient to communities and population groups. They also improve health outcomes through EBP research, epidemiology and infection control. Their sphere of influence are the patient, peers (other nurses and medical staff),systems (institutions and companies)and populations (communities, local to federal). See: RNExpert, RNResearch, RNConsult, RNClinLeader, RNCollaborate, RNEthics