Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
 
Board
Board of Nursing
 
chapter
Regulations of the Board of Nursing [18 VAC 90 ‑ 20]
Action Review of requirements for clinical nurse specialists
Stage NOIRA
Comment Period Ended on 1/18/2012
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1/6/12  8:56 am
Commenter: Sheil B. Delp, Carilion Clinic

Support of current CNS regulations based upon Consensus Model for APRN
 

I support the revision of the current CNS regulations based upon the Consensus Model for APRN's.This will ensure uniform practice of APRN's to meet the health care needs of those we serve.  Educating patients, families, and staff in disease specific maintenance and prevention is a vital role that the CNS performs. The CNS role is one of leadership and autonomy in that the CNS's use their education in care planning, their critical thinking skills, and their expertise in the area of their certification.  Thank you for your consideration, Sheila B. Delp,RN,MSN,GCNS-BC

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