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. 1996 Jan;10(17):27-9.
doi: 10.7748/ns.10.17.27.s31.

Defining the role of specialist nurse

S Ryan

Defining the role of specialist nurse

S Ryan. Nurs Stand. 1996 Jan.

Abstract

Much confusion exists over the role of the clinical nurse specialist. In this article, the author uses the example of rheumatology to highlight what the role of the nurse specialist should be and the importance of proper education and qualification to prepare nurses for this function.

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