Clinical nurse specialist CNS
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The objective of the study was to demonstrate how the clinical nurse specialist (CNS) in community health effectively responds to community need. RATIONALE/BACKGROUND: A needs assessment revealed high rates of asthma in the community and a request from nurses for more information on the care and management of persons with asthma. PROJECT/INTERVENTION: The intervention brings evidence-based continuing education on asthma to nurses using the Nurse Asthma Care Education program developed by the National Respiratory Training Center and the University of Michigan to increase nursing awareness of the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program Asthma Guidelines and encourage nursing leadership in asthma control activities. ⋯ The CNS can significantly impact community health by identifying and addressing the needs of those who provide care in the community.