The role of the pediatric clinical nurse specialist in gastroenterology

Abstract

Clinical nurse specialists have been employed by hospitals for many years. However, very little published information exists specifically describing the role of the pediatric clinical nurse specialist in the field of gastroenterology. The pediatric GI staff nurse and/or GI assistant may be uncertain as how to best utilize this important nursing resource. The author discusses her own role implementation as a pediatric gastroenterology/nutrition clinical nurse specialist and highlights in particular her role as a resource to the GI nurses.