116: "So You Want to Go Back to School?" with Guest Nicole Kupchik, Clinical Nurse Specialist

Clinical Nurse Specialists are more than just experts in their field. They are advanced practice nurses who are driven to make system wide changes for both nurses and their patients.

This episode sheds light on the critical role of Clinical Nurse Specialists, the extensive education and experience needed to enter the field, and their unique responsibilities compared to other nursing positions. Nicole openly shares the impact she’s been able to make as a CNS, the challenges she’s faced — and even mistakes she's made along the way. We also discuss the worrying decline in CNS programs, and what nurses can do to secure a CNS position in today's healthcare environment.

Tune in to learn more about what it takes to be a Clinical Nurse Specialist and decide if it's the right fit for you!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• The importance of the CNS role in healthcare
• Differences between a CNS and other nursing roles
• Nicole’s experience implementing an award winning sepsis program
• The experience and skills required to succeed as a CNS
• Challenges of the CNS role
• The future of the CNS role
• Advice for aspiring Clinical Nurse Specialists

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