Publications by authors named "Kimberly W Elgin"
Article Synopsis
- The article aims to explain the credentialing and privileging processes specific to clinical nurse specialists (CNSs) and identify challenges they face in achieving these recognitions.
- It shares insights from a project focused on the experience of CNSs seeking credentialing at an academic medical center, highlighting useful lessons learned.
- As a result of the initiative, the policies for credentialing and privileging CNSs have been standardized to align with those of other advanced practice providers.
Compliance with evidence-based shift report practices varies, and handoff processes are often inconsistent, increasing the risk for compromised patient safety. This pilot study evaluated registered nurse adherence to and self-efficacy with evidence-based shift report practices presimulation and postsimulation. Statistically significant increases in adherence to and self-efficacy with shift report practices after simulation were noted.
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