title: The clinical nurse specialist and psychiatrist in joint practice.
abstract: The authors describe a joint practice model between a clinical nurse specialist and psychiatrist. The authors address factors to consider in establishing a joint practice--negotiation of roles and benefits as well as clinical supervision. In addition, specific clinical responsibilities for the nurse specialist, as well as potential expanded duties, are outlined.
authors.forename: B W
authors.initials: BW
authors.lastname: Shires
authors.forename: P M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Spector
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007587:Job Description; D017146:Models, Organizational; D009720:Nurse Clinicians; D010317:Partnership Practice / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011568:Psychiatric Nursing; D011570:Psychiatry