Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) - aacnnursing.org
The CNL is a clinical leader – at the point of care – who focuses on: Care Coordination. Outcomes Measurement. Transitions of Care. Interprofessional Communication & Team Leadership. Risk Assessment. Implementation of Best Practices Based on Evidence. Quality Improvement.
About the CNL - aacnnursing.org
The Clinical Nurse Leader role emerged following several years of research and discussion with stakeholders as a way to engage highly skilled clinicians in outcomes-based practice and quality improvement strategies. CNL® is a unique credential that …
Understanding the role of the Clinical Nurse Leader
Jun 11, 2008 · The Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) credential is so new that many people don’t know what it is. The CNL role emerged, after several years of research and discussion, as a way to allow master’s-prepared nurses to stay at the patient’s side to oversee and manage care delivery.
Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) - Office of Nursing Services (ONS)
Feb 26, 2016 · The Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) role is designed to deliver clinical leadership in all health care settings and to respond to individuals and families within a micro-system of care. As of December 2013, over 70 VA Medical Center (VAMC) sites are participating in the CNL Initiative. The CNL is expected to address and improve the following:
Clinical Nurse Leader Role and Responsibilities - Regis College
A clinical nurse leader is a highly educated nurse trained to serve patients across many healthcare settings. The position was established by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and is responsible for improving the …
The Clinical Nurse LeaderSM or CNL® is a fast emerging nursing role developed by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) in collaboration with leaders from the education and practice arenas.
Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) Career Guide - NursingEducation
Mar 20, 2024 · Clinical nurse leaders (CNLs) hold advanced degrees and specialize in general medicine versus a specific medical specialty. While other nursing leaders may spend their time on the administrative needs of their unit, CNLs have a patient-facing role and serve as resource nurses to the team.
Clinical Nurse Leader - Career, Duties, and Education - Nursing …
Feb 17, 2024 · What Is a Clinical Nurse Leader? A Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) is an advanced nursing role developed to improve the quality of patient care outcomes by overseeing the integration of care for a specific set of patients within a healthcare unit or system.
What is a CNL? - International Clinical Nurse Leader Association
The Role of a CNL. The role varies across practice settings, but is practiced at the point of care, following a cohort of patients with a focus on evidence-based practice, safety, quality, risk reduction and cost containment.
What Is a Clinical Nurse Leader? - Western Governors University
A clinical nurse leader (CNL)—also called a clinical nurse specialist (CNS)—is a nursing specialist who is focused on analyzing, improving, and transforming current processes as well as educating other nurses on best practices for the continuum of care within any healthcare environment.