Authors

1. Bender, Miriam PhD, RN, CNL
2. Avolio, Alice DNP, RN, NE-BC
3. Baker, Patricia MSN, RN-BC, CNL
4. Harris, James L. PhD, MBA, CNL, APRN-BC, FAAN
5. Hilton, Nancy MN, RN, NEA-BC
6. Hites, Lisle PhD, MS, MEd
7. Roussel, Linda PhD, RN, NEA-BC, CNL, FAAN
8. Shirley, Bobbi MSN, RN, CNL, OCN
9. Thomas, Patricia L. PhD, RN, NEA-BC, CNL, ACNS-BC, FACHE
10. Williams, Marjory PhD, RN, NEA-BC

Abstract

Clinical nurse leader (CNL)-integrated care delivery is an emerging nursing model, with growing adoption in diverse health systems. To generate a robust evidence base for this promising nursing model, it is necessary to measure CNL practice to explicitly link it to observed quality and safety outcome improvements. This study used a modified Delphi approach with an expert CNL panel to develop and test the face, content, and construct validity of the CNL Practice Survey instrument.