Naylor M D, Brooten D
School of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia 19104.
Image J Nurs Sch. 1993 Spring;25(1):73-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1547-5069.1993.tb00757.x.
This paper examines the research conducted on the role and function of Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS). Four research themes have evolved over the past few decades: perceptions of the role; CNS' time allocation; effects of CNS on patient and family outcomes and cost of care; and, the actual functions of CNS. The authors identify areas for future research to demonstrate the differences that CNS make in health outcomes.