Written by a Clinical Nurse Specialist for Clinical Nurse Specialists, this groundbreaking text focuses on the advanced clinical management of hospitalized patients that falls between primary care and critical care. All aspects of acute care are covered, including non-disease causes of illness and medical conditions.With an emphasis on clinical practice, the authors lead you through evidence-based collaborative and independent nursing interventions within the framework of the CNS’s role. You’ll learn how the CNS can influence the nursing/healthcare professional and organizational/system sphere by following a change agency, data-driven model for nursing and organizational leadership.