The clinical nurse leader (CNL) is a recently proposed role. The responsibilities of the person in this role include which of the following?
a. Oversee and manage care delivery in specific settings.
b. Manage and streamline operations in multiple nursing units.
c. Replace the outdated CNS role.
d. Provide daily care to a specific subset of patients with similar needs.
ANS: A
A
The CNL role is intended to provide the highest quality of nursing care by having master's-prepared nurses involved in the care of a distinct group of patients.
B
The CNL role was not intended as a managerial or administrative role.
C
The CNS role is not outdated, and some controversy exists because some CNSs view this new role as possibly disenfranchising them.
D
CNLs may on occasion provide direct patient care, but not on a daily basis.
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