Assessing clinical staff learning needs, part 1: Structure and process for clinical nurse specialist student projects

摘要

Although all 3 spheres of influence are target areas for student growth, 1 of the most challenging can be working with, among, and between members of the healthcare team. Student clinical nurse specialists (CNSs) are generally placed on an unfamiliar unit or environment for their advanced clinical practicums. They bring to their clinical experience professional nursing expertise and can be challenged (and alarmed!) to find themselves starting over as a novice "student" CNS. The question most frequently asked in this situation is how does one emerge as a clinical expert in a new role and unfamiliar environment? Demonstrating expert clinical decision making and role modeling for staff is one way to reveal initial advanced practice capabilities. This includes noting care deficits and making plans to proactively address them. Intervening to enhance the care environment often involves influencing the care provided by others.