Role Acquisition for the Clinical Nurse Leader

Catalog description

This course examines the roles that master’s educated nurses assume in both healthcare and educational settings with the focus on the history and development of the Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) role. Fundamental aspects of CNL practice will be explored. Competencies relevant to CNL education and practice are discussed. Certification for advanced nursing roles is examined. Professionalism and commitment to life-long learning are reaffirmed. Clinical experiences will provide the student with opportunities to further investigate implementation of the CNL role.