title: Expanding the role of the clinical nurse consultant.
abstract: This paper describes the phases that were experienced by clinical nurse consultants during a role transition from ward-based experts to facility-oriented resource people. The six prerequisites that the consultants identified as required for successful transition from the ward-based to the facility-oriented role are discussed. The increased productivity of the CNCs is summarised and recommendations for further action are identified.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: O'Brien
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Spry
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D003253:Consultants; D017598:Efficiency, Organizational; D006801:Humans; D007587:Job Description; D009720:Nurse Clinicians / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000523:psychology; D009936:Organizational Innovation