title: Clinical nurse specialists in transition.
abstract: Much attention is given to the development of the clinical nurse specialist role in an institution. This article is written for the seasoned Clinical Nurse Specialist who experiences a change in nursing administration. It describes dilemmas, identifies dynamics, and offers practical suggestions for surviving and thriving during a transition period.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Tierney
authors.forename: L M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Grant
authors.forename: P L
authors.initials: PL
authors.lastname: Cherrstrom
authors.forename: B L
authors.initials: BL
authors.lastname: Morris
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000288:Administrative Personnel / Q000523:psychology*; D006764:Hospitals, Community; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D009718:Nurse Administrators / Q000523:psychology*; D009720:Nurse Clinicians / Q000523:psychology*; D015279:Organizational Culture; D009936:Organizational Innovation