Postoperative Cardiovascular Surgery Delirium: Interrater Agreement Between Nurses and Clinical Nurse Specialist and Factors Associated With Prevalence.

Purpose: The aims of this study were to examine interrater agreement of delirium between clinical nurses and a clinical nurse specialist, determine delirium subtype prevalence, and examine associated patient, procedure, and hospital factors.

Design: A descriptive cross-sectional design and a convenience sample of nurses and patients on progressive care units were used in this study.

Methods: Clinical nurse specialist data were collected on a case report form, and clinician and patient data were obtained from electronic databases.

Capture of knowledge work of clinical nurse specialists using a role tracking tool.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to quantify clinical nurse specialist (CNS) work and determine if competencies are associated with personal characteristics, priorities, and quality outcomes.

Background: The work of a CNS is difficult to quantify. Nurse leaders need quantifiable data to understand the impact of CNS work.