title: Collegial model for clinical nurse specialists: implementation.
abstract: CNSs have typically reported to a variety of administrative or management positions within organizational structures. The Collegial Model for Clinical Nurse Specialists was developed and operationalized as a self-governing strategy for CNSs within a multihospital medical center. Implementation process of this model, including the driving forces, obstacles encountered, and strategies for operationalization are addressed in this article.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Geiger-Bronsky
authors.forename: L C
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Howard-Glenn
authors.forename: A I
authors.initials: AI
authors.lastname: Hancock
mesh_terms: D003659:Decision Making, Organizational; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D016294:Models, Nursing; D009720:Nurse Clinicians