An oncology nurse with 15 years of experience, certification

in the area of oncology nursing, and a master’s degree is

considered to be an expert in her area of practice and works

on an oncology unit in a large teaching hospital. Based upon

this description, which of the following career roles best

describes this nurse’s role, taking into account her

1. qualifications and experience?

A) Clinical nurse specialist

B) Nurse entrepreneur

C) Nurse practitioner

D) A

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A clinical nurse specialist is a nurse with an advanced

degree, education, or experience who is considered to be an

expert in a specialized area of nursing. The clinical nurse

specialist carries out direct patient care; consultation;

teaching of patients, families, and staff; and research. A nurse

practitioner has an advanced degree and works in a variety of

settings to deliver primary care. A nurse educator usually has

an advanced degree and teaches in the educational or clinical

setting. A nurse entrepreneur may manage a clinic or healthrelated business.

What guidelines do nurses follow to identify the patient’s health care

needs and strengths, to establish and carry out a

2. plan of care to meet those needs, and to evaluate the effectiveness of

the plan to meet established outcomes?

A) Nursing process

B) ANA Standards of Professional PerformancNe

C) Evidence-based practice guidelines