Building our Future ED Nurse Leaders; The rise of Clinical Nurse Specialists
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Concurrent Stream 1
| Friday, October 18, 2024 |
| 12:25 PM - 12:30 PM |
| Ionic Room |
Overview
Alicia Cresswell
Speaker
Mrs Alicia Cresswell
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Campbelltown Hospital
Building our Future ED Nurse Leaders ; The rise of Clinical Nurse Specialists
12:25 PM - 12:30 PMAbstract
Background:
In 2019, I identified a significant gap in clinical nurse leaders in our Emergency Department. As a young, naive Emergency nurse back in 2009 I was lucky enough to be surrounded by Clinical Nurse Specialists on the floor every day who shared their wisdom, their time and support through my early days of Emergency Nursing. Those who moulded me to be the ED nurse I am today.
With an increasing junior workforce, It was important to develop and encourage our senior nurses into clinical leadership roles to optimise care delivery to our patients.
Method:
A future Leaders group was established to start to build up and promote putting the Clinical Nurse Specialist Role back into the department. We discuss leadership, clinical topics, quality improvement ideas/projects and assist with the development of our staff's clinical portfolios for submission to apply for their CNS grade review.
Results:
Since implementation of the group with passion and dedication, and COVID related obstacles, we have had 14 successful applicants gaining their Clinical Nurse Specialist 1 grade elevating our staff and patient experiences.
Conclusion:
The biggest challenge we face is keeping them in the department after showing off their skills, they secure promotions!
In 2019, I identified a significant gap in clinical nurse leaders in our Emergency Department. As a young, naive Emergency nurse back in 2009 I was lucky enough to be surrounded by Clinical Nurse Specialists on the floor every day who shared their wisdom, their time and support through my early days of Emergency Nursing. Those who moulded me to be the ED nurse I am today.
With an increasing junior workforce, It was important to develop and encourage our senior nurses into clinical leadership roles to optimise care delivery to our patients.
Method:
A future Leaders group was established to start to build up and promote putting the Clinical Nurse Specialist Role back into the department. We discuss leadership, clinical topics, quality improvement ideas/projects and assist with the development of our staff's clinical portfolios for submission to apply for their CNS grade review.
Results:
Since implementation of the group with passion and dedication, and COVID related obstacles, we have had 14 successful applicants gaining their Clinical Nurse Specialist 1 grade elevating our staff and patient experiences.
Conclusion:
The biggest challenge we face is keeping them in the department after showing off their skills, they secure promotions!
Biography
Alicia has been a Registered Nurse for 19 years and working in the Campbelltown/Camden Emergency Department for 15 years. Alicia is currently working in the After Hours Clinical Nurse Specialist 2 role in Campbelltown ED. Alicia has a passion for clinical teaching and leadership with extensive experience working in the roles of Clinical Nurse Specialist, Clinical Nurse Educator and Acting Clinical Nurse Consultant during her time.
