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Author:   Melanie Duffy ,  Susan Dresser ,  Janet S. Fulton
Publisher:   Springer Publishing Co Inc
Imprint:   Springer Publishing Co Inc
Edition:   2nd New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.333kg
ISBN:  

9780826171917

ISBN 10:   0826171915
Pages:   266
Publication Date:   11 February 2016
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Spiral bound
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Contents Contributors Preface Part I Getting Started 1. Negotiating a Job Christine Schulman 2. Creating a Job Description Kathleen M. Vollman, Denise O’Brien, and Cathy C. Lewis 3. Finding a Place in the Organization Jan Powers 4. Working With “The Boss” Ann M. Herbage Busch Part II Moving Forward 5. Learning the Ropes: Orientation Ruthann B. Zafian 6. Establishing Credibility Ruth Van Gerpen 7. Prioritizing: Avoiding Overcommitment and Underachievement Katie Brush 8. Finding a Mentor Vivian Donahue 9. Using the Internet: Guide to Internet-Based Resources Barbara Manz Friesth and Susan K. B. Jones Part III Gaining Momentum 10. Leading Groups Melissa A. Lowder 11. Mentoring Staff Patricia A. Foster 12. Precepting Students Ginger S. Pierson 13. Championing Evidence-Based Practice Deborah J. Schafer Part IV Evaluation 14. Documenting Clinical Outcomes Deborah G. Klein 15. Reporting Out: Communicating to Multiple Audiences Melanie Duffy and Janet S. Fulton Part V Reaching Out 16. Becoming Involved With Professional Organizations Mary Fran Tracy and Patrick Schultz 17. Working With Community Agencies Sharon D. Horner, Cara C. Young, and Karen E. Johnson 18. Networking Mary A. Stahl 19. Facilitating Transitions of Care Paula A. O’Hearn Ulch and Mary M. Schmidt 20. Participating in Interprofessional Education Jennifer L. Embree and Janet S. Fulton Part VI Professional Recognition 21. Obtaining Certification: Considering the Options Melanie Duffy 22. Navigating the Privileging and Credentialing Process Susan Sendelbach 23. Qualifying for Reimbursement Susan Dresser 24. Starting Collaborative Practice With Physicians or Clinics: What You Should Know Carol L. Delville, Sheri Innerarity, and Glenda Joiner-Rogers 25. Secrets for a Joyful Life as a Clinical Nurse Specialist Janet S. Fulton Index

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Melanie Duffy, MSN, RN, CCRN, CCNS, is a clinical nurse specialist (CNS) in critical care at Pinnacle Health System, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and adjunct faculty at Widener University, Chester, Pennsylvania. Susan Dresser, MSN, RN, APRN-CNS, CCRN, currently teaches in the clinical nurse specialist (CNS) program at the University of Oklahoma College of Nursing in Oklahoma City. Janet S. Fulton, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, ANEF, FCNS, FAAN, is a professor and associate dean for graduate programs at Indiana University School of Nursing.

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