title: The counterpart relationship: a model for clinical nurse specialists in international nursing practice.
abstract: The proposed counterpart relationship model can be an effective tool in blending role functions to provide culturally sensitive nursing care in international settings. The authors explore their experience in developing a counterpart relationship where the CNS enters into a mutually collaborative relationship with a host counterpart from a cultural base different from the CNS's. The goal is to improve the level of health care provided to a specific cultural group and to transition the responsibilities of the CNS to the host counterpart.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Walker
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: McCabe
mesh_terms: D014943:Global Health; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D016294:Models, Nursing; D009720:Nurse Clinicians / Q000523:psychology; D016746:Transcultural Nursing