A modern African perspective on the role of the clinical nurse specialist.
Clin Nurse Spec
; 22(5): 226-30, 2008.
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In Africa, there is an overwhelming and increasing prevalence of illnesses such as HIV and AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. This constitutes a "burden of disease" facing Africa. Nursing must evolve accordingly to the changing needs of clients, many of whom have chronic illnesses. In achieving desirable outcomes, it is essential to adopt and adapt the clinical nurse specialist (CNS) role so that expert and specialist practice is available to clients in a cost-effective manner. The role of the CNS singles out clinical responsibilities in a hospital setting so that nurse administrators can concentrate on the provision of resources. A CNS position in the hospital structure would offer a clinical career pathway for advanced practice nurses who wish to remain "by-the-bedside." Regional initiatives are already beginning to show a need for master's-prepared, advanced practice nurses in the clinical areas so as to reduce maternal mortality.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Especialidades de Enfermería
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Tuberculosis
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Infecciones por VIH
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Rol de la Enfermera
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Malaria
Tipo de estudio:
Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Humans
País/Región como asunto:
Africa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Clin Nurse Spec
Asunto de la revista:
ENFERMAGEM
Año:
2008
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Malasia
Pais de publicación:
Estados Unidos