The clinical nurse specialist in geriatrics in Utrecht, The Netherlands.
The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) position is relatively new in The Netherlands; of all the hospitals, only 25% have active CNSs. In University Hospital Utrecht, there are five CNSs, with one in geriatrics. The goal of the author is to further develop nursing knowledge in geriatrics. Emphasis is given to patient care, education, innovation, and research. Since the beginning the CNS history in 1992, much has been achieved.
Schuurmans
M J
MJ
Department of Geriatrics, University Hospital-Utrecht, The Netherlands.
D000368:Aged; D005851:Geriatric Nursing / Q000193:education / Q000639:trends; D006299:Health Services for the Aged / Q000458:organization & administration; D006748:Hospital Departments / Q000458:organization & administration; D006785:Hospitals, University / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D009426:Netherlands; D009720:Nurse Clinicians / Q000193:education / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000639:trends