Hospital-Based Credentialing and Privileging: Overview and Implications for the Clinical Nurse Specialist : Clinical Nurse Specialist

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Hospital-Based Credentialing and Privileging

Overview and Implications for the Clinical Nurse Specialist

Dresser, Susan C. PhD, APRN-CNS, CCRN, FCNS; Elgin, Kimberly W. DNP, APRN, ACNS-BC, PCCN, CMSRN

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Clinical Nurse Specialist 37(3):p 133-138, 5/6 2023. | DOI: 10.1097/NUR.0000000000000742

Abstract

Purpose/Objectives 

The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of hospital-based credentialing and privileging processes for clinical nurse specialists (CNSs), describe barriers to success, and share lessons learned from CNSs who have successfully navigated the credentialing and privileging process.

Description of Project 

This article shares knowledge, experiences, and lessons learned from an initiative to achieve hospital credentialing and privileging for CNSs at 1 academic medical center.

Outcome 

Policies and procedures for credentialing and privileging CNSs are now consistent with other advanced practice providers.

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