Kan. Admin. Regs. § 60-11-107 - Functions of the advanced practice registered nurse in the role of clinical nurse specialist
Each advanced practice registered nurse in the role of clinical nurse specialist shall function in an advanced role to provide evidence-based nursing practice within a specialty area focused on specific patients or clients, populations, settings, and types of care. Each clinical nurse specialist shall be authorized to perform the following:
(a) Provide independent nursing diagnosis, as
defined in K.S.A. 65-1113 and amendments thereto, and treatment, as defined in
K.S.A. 65-1113 and amendments thereto;
(b) develop and manage the medical plan of
care for patients or clients;
(c)
provide health care services for which the clinical nurse specialist is
educationally prepared and for which competency has been established and
maintained. Educational preparation may include academic coursework, workshops,
institutes, and seminars if theory or clinical experience, or both, are
included;
(d) provide care for
specific patients or clients or specific populations, or both, utilizing a
broad base of advanced scientific knowledge, nursing theory, and skills in
assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating health and nursing care;
and
(e) provide innovation in
evidence-based nursing practice based upon advanced clinical expertise,
decision making, and leadership skills and serve as a consultant, researcher,
and patient advocate for individuals, families, groups, and communities to
achieve quality, cost-effective patient outcomes and solutions.
Notes
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