title: Enhanced role opportunities available to the CNS/nurse practitioner.
abstract: Role possibilities that could result from the proposed CNS-nurse practitioner merger into an advanced practice nurse role are examined in this article. A brief history of the movement to merge the two roles is reviewed, followed by a review of arguments for and against merging. Role opportunities are explored for nurses with advanced practice preparation, including case management, expanded roles in acute care, practice in nurse-managed clinics, and collaborative private practice.
authors.forename: P M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Soehren
authors.forename: L L
authors.initials: LL
authors.lastname: Schumann
mesh_terms: D002322:Career Mobility; D006801:Humans; D007587:Job Description; D009720:Nurse Clinicians; D009722:Nurse Practitioners; D012380:Role