"The CNL® is a master’s educated nurse, prepared for practice across the continuum of care within any healthcare setting in today's changing healthcare environment. CNLs provide efficient and cost-effective patient care as well as the leadership needed to repair fragmented care delivery across settings. Practice setting report that CNLs have measurable impact on the quality of nursing services by:

 - Raising patient, nurse, and physician satisfaction while improving care outcomes and realizing sizable cost-savings.

 - Elevating the level of practice for all nurses in the unit by promoting critical thinking and innovation in nursing care.

 - Constructively managing change and promoting a team-based approach to care.

 - Understanding the bigger picture, including outcomes and patient satisfaction when considering next steps, needed changes and improvements to the setting. "

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The Clinical Nurse Leader About the Commission on Nurse Cer fica on. (n.d.). https://www.aacnnursing.org/portals/0/PDFs/CNL/Evolving-Role-of-CNL.pdf

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