Growing Your Own: A Clinical Nurse Specialist Development Toolkit for Healthcare Leaders
The National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS) developed a comprehensive toolkit for implementing "Grow your Own" Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) programs. The toolkit addresses the critical shortage of CNSs by providing healthcare leaders with practical resources for internal talent development. Implementation examples demonstrate significant returns on investment through cost avoidance and quality improvements. The guide offers a sustainable solution for healthcare organizations facing CNS recruitment challenges while promoting professional advancement opportunities.
Authors
- Patricia K. Tuite
- Lynn D. Mohr (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9390-8787)
- Maria Cristina Gallup
- Jennifer Manning (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2451-3754)
- Brandee Wornhoff
- Karrie Boss (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-1649-4698)
- Jan Powers
- Teri Mandrak
- Shauna P. Schad
- Katrina Fetter
Institutions
- Mayo Clinic Health System (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JONA The Journal of Nursing Administration
- Published
- 2026-01-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/nna.0000000000001687
- Primary Topic
- Nursing Roles and Practices
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00