This session discusses the implementation and development of a clinical nurse specialist role at one healthcare facility, the impact on quality improvement outcomes, and lessons learned.

Note: This presentation is audio only, please download the handout to follow along.

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

Contact hours available until 5/21/2024.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) evaluation. You will be able to print your NCPD certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):

Planning Committee Disclosures:
There are no Planning Committee disclosures to declare.

Speaker Disclosures:
There are no speaker disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support:
No commercial support declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN).

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

AAACN is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 5366.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the participant will be able to identify at least one positive impact that implementation of an ambulatory care clinical nurse specialist role can have on quality improvement outcomes.

Sara Wellman MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Clinical Nurse Specialist, University of Kentucky Healthcare

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