Clinical Nurse Leader

What is MSN, RN, CNL? 

My Masters in Nursing makes me an advanced generalist nurse (MSN, RN) with a certification in Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL). Wonder what that is? In this paper (below) I explain what an advanced generalist is and how it can be used to benefit an organization:

Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL)


Using a Change Theory to Impact a Microsystem 

Change Theories are essential for making changes in an organization. Here is a example of how Lippitt's Theory of Change could be used to decrease falls on a general surgical unit at Rush University Medical Center:

Falls & Lippitt's Theory of Change



CNL Indirect Hours Log

As a CNL it expected that our leadership skills will be used to make a difference not only in our own microsystems but also in our communities. These indirect hours, essentially volunteer hours, were completed during nursing school as part of the requirements for CNL certification. Descriptions of the CNL objectives that were met for each event are included. I plan to continue volunteering throughout my career, hopefully with many of these same organizations: 

CNL Indirect Hours Log