 | Author(s) | | | Potter, F;Coey, L |
| Publication | | | The Cancer Nursing Practice Journal |
| Reference | | | Vol: 2 No.: 4 |
| Publication Date | | | April 2003 |
|  |  Relevent to nurses in haematology that are either working towards, working in and understanding the CNS role.
At present there is much debate around the role of the clinical nurse specialist, in definition how they integrate into the patient's journey. Within each trust there are a variety of posts developed in practice areas, non of these posts seem to have a common job description which has caused confusion. Registered nurses who have been working within the field of haematology for over 24 months were asked to identify key aspects of the CNS within their Trust. A Delphi study was undertaken with rounds, utilising open-ended questionnaires and 10 key themes emerged from the study. These are very interesting and are consistent with current thoughts, however the percentages do illuminate the themes. This is a small study, which as the authors identify cannot be generalised, and is therefore not representative, however it has given a valuable insight into the registered nurses perceptions of the role. This study is a very good starting point for nurses who are either working in the role or for aspiring CNS's, the study could be utilised in development of personal specifications, for audit purposes as a standard or for a development programme.
Comment by: Tracey Burgoyne, BSc Clinical Nursing Studies, Lecturer/Practitioner at University of Central England, 2004.
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