Leadership and the clinical nurse specialist

Ruth Thompson, Monica Donovan

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Abstract

Leadership is essential at all levels of practice in healthcare, yet it is a difficult concept to define. There is a growing expectation for nurses to demonstrate leadership; however, to do so, clinical nurse specialists (CNS)s must recognise themselves as leaders and be able to articulate this aspect of their role. Understanding the difference between formal and informal leadership is the first step in recognising the leadership potential of the CNS. Few studies have focused on the leadership aspect of the CNS role, and as a result, there is little consensus on what it means and how it should be operationalised. Viewing CNS leadership through the lens of ‘clinical’ and ‘professional’ leadership enables the delineation of this important aspect of the CNS role.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe role of the clinical nurse specialist in cancer care
EditorsHelen Kerr, Johan de Munter
PublisherJohn Wiley & Sons Ltd
Chapter10
Pages136-148
ISBN (Electronic)9781119867029
ISBN (Print)9781119866992
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 18 Sept 2023

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Nursing
  • General Medicine

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