Clinical nurse specialist as leader of a bariatric program.
Bariatric surgery is an appropriate intervention for the treatment of morbid obesity. Using the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialist's "spheres of influence" model, the clinical nurse specialist (CNS) is able to lead in the development and maintenance of an effective hospital-based bariatric program. The three spheres include the patient/client, the nurse/nursing practice, and the organization. The CNS is vital in guiding the education and support for patients and hospital staff. S/he is also instrumental as a leader in developing an environment that is conducive to supporting the bariatric patient population. By employing the three spheres in the program, everyone involved will benefit and positive patient outcomes can be expected.
Morissette
Janelle
J
Franciscan Health System, Northwest Center for Weight Management, Ferderal Way, WA, USA. janellemorissette@fhshealth.org
D049088:Bariatrics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D002983:Clinical Competence; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000458:organization & administration; D015390:Gastric Bypass / Q000451:nursing; D015391:Gastroplasty / Q000451:nursing; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training / Q000458:organization & administration; D007857:Leadership; D016294:Models, Nursing; D009720:Nurse Clinicians / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education; D009767:Obesity, Morbid / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology / Q000601:surgery; D015279:Organizational Culture; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000458:organization & administration; D018579:Patient Selection; D019990:Perioperative Care / Q000451:nursing / Q000458:organization & administration; D016730:Program Development; D012944:Social Support