Journal of trauma nursing : the official journal of the Society of Trauma Nurses
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Practice Guideline
Society of Trauma Nurses position statement on the role of the clinical nurse specialist in trauma.
The clinical nurse specialist (CNS) is included in the collective term advanced practice nurse. Preparation of the CNS involves completion of a graduate program with a clinical focus, specialty certification, and state-defined requirements for licensure. ⋯ The CNS's ability to minimize variances in care and prevent adverse outcomes directly support performance improvement. The Society of Trauma Nurses recognizes and supports the utilization of CNSs in trauma programs.
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The role of a trauma nurse practitioner (TNP) is not a new one. Trauma facilities around the nation are continually finding ways to incorporate and expand upon the role of the TNP within their infrastructure to better utilize resources while simultaneously providing comprehensive care. While this is the case, there is a dearth of information on the core competencies required for a TNP to practice efficiently. Having concise information on the core competencies for a TNP will be of great benefit to graduate nurse practitioners as well as seasoned nurse practitioners looking to change specialties.