Clinical Nurse Leader Bibliography

Journal Articles
American Journal of Nursing. (2010, January). The Clinical Nurse Leader: An update on
the controversial nursing role. American Journal of Nursing, 110(1), 22-23.
Baernholdt, M., & Cottingham, S. (2011). The Clinical Nurse Leader - new nursing role
with global implications. International Nursing Review, 58(1), 74-78.
doi:10.1111/j.1466-7657.2010.00835.x
Barnett, Stanton, M. P., & Blakney, J. L. (2010). Innovative partnerships: the clinical
nurse leader role in diverse clinical settings. Journal Of Professional Nursing, 26(5), 258263. doi:10.1016/j.profnurs.2010.06.004
Bartels, J. (2005, December). Educating nurses for the 21st century. Nursing and Health
Sciences, 7(4), 221-225.
Bartels, J. & Bednash, G. (2005, January-March). Answering the call for quality nursing
care and patient safety: A new model for nursing education. Nursing Administration
Quarterly, 29(1), 5-13.
Begun, J., Tornabeni, J. & White, K. R. (2006, January/February). Opportunities for
improving patient care through lateral integration: The Clinical Nurse Leader. Journal of
Healthcare Management, 51(1), 19-25.
Bender, M. (2015). Conceptualizing clinical nurse leader practice: an interpretive
synthesis. (February) Journal of Nursing Management. doi:10.1111/jonm.12285
Bender, M. (2014, March/April). The Current Evidence Base for the Clinical Nurse
Leader: A Narrative Review of the Literature. Journal of Professional Nursing, 30(2),
110-123. doi:10.1016/j.profnurs.2013.08.006
Bender, M., Connelly, C. D., & Brown, C. (2013). Interdisciplinary collaboration: the
role of the clinical nurse leader. Journal Of Nursing Management, 21(1), 165-174.
doi:10.1111/j.1365-2834.2012.01385.x
Bender, M., Connelly, C. D., Glaser, D., & Brown, C. (2012). Clinical Nurse Leader
Impact on Microsystem Care Quality. Nursing Research, 61(5), 326-332.
doi:10.1097/NNR.0b013e318265a5b6
Bender, M., Mann, L., & Olsen, J. (2011). Clinical Nurse Leader. Leading
Transformation: Implementing the Clinical Nurse Leader Role. Journal Of Nursing

Administration, 41(7/8), 296-298. doi:10.1097/NNA.0b013e3182250905 Bombard, E.,

Chapman, K., Doyle, M., Wright, D. K., Shippee-Rice,
Bombard, E., Chapman, K., Doyle, M., Wright, D., Shippe-Rice, R. & Kasik, D. R.
(2010, November-December). Answering the question, "what is a clinical nurse leader?":
transition experience of four direct-entry master's students. Journal Of Professional
Nursing, 26(6), 332-340. doi:10.1016/j.profnurs.2010.04.001
Bowcutt, M. & Coolsby, M.J. (2006, April-June). The Clinical Nurse Leader: Promoting
patient-centered outcomes. Nursing Administration Quarterly, 30(2) 156-161.
Brenner, Z. R., Stachowiak, M., & Bugel, M. (2013). TWO NURSING ROLES... "The
Clinical Nurse Leader and the Case Manager: Are Both Roles Needed?" (January).
American Journal Of Nursing, 113(5), 13. doi:10.1097/01.NAJ.0000430218.76326.c5
Clinical nurse leader: a new force in the road to quality. (2010). Joint Commission
Benchmark, 12(1), 6-7.
Coleman, C. (2013). Integrating Quality and Breast Cancer Care: Role of the Clinical
Nurse Leader. Oncology Nursing Forum, 40(4), 311-314. doi:10.1188/13.ONF.311-314
Courtney, J., & Dorwart, S. (2010). The clinical nurse leader in a rural healthcare setting.
Pulse (00334189), 47(1), 9.
Drenkard, K. & Cohen, E. (2004, June). Clinical nurse leader: moving toward the future.
Journal of Nursing Administration, 34(6), 257-260.
Drenkard, K. (2004, March/April). The clinical nurse leader: A response from practice.
Journal of Professional Nursing, 20(2), 89-96.
Ebright, P.R. (2004, July/August). Understanding nurse work. Clinical Nurse Specialist,
18(4), 168-170.
Edouard-Trevathan, E. (2010). The clinical nurse leader: a catalyst in community
healthcare transformation. Nurse Leader, 8(2), 25-28. doi:10.1016/j.mnl/2010.01.005
Eggenberger, T., Garrison, H., Hilton, N., & Giovengo, K. (2013). Discharge phone calls:
using person-centred communication to improve outcomes. Journal of Nursing
Management , 21(5), 733-739. doi: 10.1111/jonm.12100.
Erickson, J.I. & Ditomassi, M. (2005, March). The clinical nurse leader: New in name
only. Journal of Nursing Education, 44(2), 99-100.
Gabuat, J., Hilton, N. Linnaird, L.S., & Sherman, R.O. (2008 July). Implementing the
Clinical Nurse Leader role in a for-profit environment. Journal of Nursing
Administration, 38(6) 302-307.

Gardenier, D. (2012). Does Nursing Need the Clinical Nurse Leader?. Journal For Nurse
Practitioners, 8(1), 30-31. doi:10.1016/j.nurpra.2011.11.007
Gerard, S., Grossman, S., & Godfrey, M. (2012). Course strategies for clinical nurse
leader development. Journal Of Professional Nursing, 28(3), 147-155.
doi:10.1016/j.profnurs.2011.11.012
Girard, N.J. (2005 May). Possible new career options. AORN Journal, 81(5), 961-963.
Goudreau, K.A. (2008, October-December). Confusion, concern, or complimentary
function: the overlapping roles of the clinical nurse specialist and the clinical nurse
leader. Nursing Administration Quarterly, 32(4), 301-307.
Grindel, C. (2005, August). AACN Presents the Clinical Nurse Leader and Doctor in
Nursing Practice Roles: A Benefit or a Misfortune? MEDSURG Nursing, 14(4), 209-910.
Haase-Herrick, K. (2005, April-June). The opportunities of stewardship. Nursing
Administration Quarterly, 29-2), 115-118.
Haase-Herrick, Karen S., and Herrin, Donna M. (2007). The American Organization of
Nurse Executives Guiding Principles and American Association of Colleges of
Nursings Clinical Nurse Leader: A Lesson in Synergy. (February). JONA: Journal of
Nursing Administration, 37(2), 55-60.
Harris, J.L. & Ott, K. (2008, August). Building the business case for the clinical nurse
leader role. Nurse Leader, 6(4), 25-28, 37.
Harris, J. L., Stanley, J., & Rosseter, R. (2011). The Clinical Nurse Leader: Addressing
Health-Care Challenges Through Partnerships and Innovation. Journal Of Nursing
Regulation, 2(2), 40-46.
Harris, J.L., Tornabeni, J. & Walters, S.E. (2006, October). The clinical nurse leader: a
valued member of the healthcare team. Journal of Nursing Administration, 36(10), 446449.
Hartranft, S.R., Garcia, T. & Adams, N. (2007, June). Realizing the anticipated effects of
the clinical nurse leader. Journal of Nursing Administration, 37(6), 261-263.
Hix, C., McKeon, L. & Walters,S. (2009, February). Clinical nurse leader impact on
clinical microsystem outcomes. Journal of Nursing Administration, 39(2), 71-76.
Hinebaugh, A., & Calamaro, C. (2011). The Clinical Nurse Leader: Playing an Integral
Role in the Prevention and Treatment of Pediatric Overweight and Obesity. Bariatric
Nursing & Surgical Patient Care, 6(3), 145-150. doi:10.1089/bar.2011.9950

Inglett, S. (2011). The effect of a tobacco cessation service-learning project on CNL

student knowledge, confidence, beliefs, and intentions to intervene with tobacco
dependent pregnant women.
Jeffers, Brenda Recchia. (2013). The Clinical Nurse Leader: Prepared for an Era of
Healthcare Reform.
Jeffers, B.R. & Astroth, K.S. (2013, September). The Clinical Nurse Leader: Prepared for
an Era of Healthcare Reform. Nursing Forum, 48(2), 223-226.
Jordan, K., & Aureli, S. (2013). The clinical nurse leader: an innovative role. ASBN
Update, 17(2), 16.
Jukkala, A., Greenwood, R., Ladner, K., & Hopkins, L. (2010). The clinical nurse leader
and rural hospital safety and quality. Online Journal Of Rural Nursing & Health Care,
10(2), 38-44.
Karshmer, J., Seed, M. & Torkelson, D. (2009, October). The Clinical Nurse Leader:
How will the role affect psychiatric nursing? (Guest editorial). Journal of Psychosocial
Nursing and Mental Health Services, 47(10), 8-9.
Kennedy, M.S. (20004, October). Introducing the clinical nurse leader: Yet another
nursing title. American Journal of Nursing, 104(10), 22.
Keiswetter, S., & Brotemarkle, B. (2010). Culturally competent care for HIV-infected
transgender persons in the inpatient hospital setting: the role of the clinical nurse leader.
JANAC: Journal Of The Association Of Nurses In AIDS Care, 21(3), 272-277.
doi:10.1016/j.jana.2010.02.003
King, M., & Harland, B. (2013). Holistic Clinical Nurse Leader. Beginnings, 33(1), 1821.
Kohler, M. (2010). Exploring the Relationships among Work-Related Stress, Quality of
Life, Job Satisfaction, and Anticipated Turnover on Nursing Units with Clinical Nurse
Leaders (Doctoral dissertation, University of South Florida).
L'Ecuyer, K., & Meyer, G. (2011). Educating students for a new nursing role: the clinical
nurse leader. Missouri State Board Of Nursing Newsletter, 13(3), 3.
Lee, S., & Calamaro, C. (2012). Nursing Bias and the Obese Patient: The Role of the
Clinical Nurse Leader in Improving Care of the Obese Patient. Bariatric Nursing &
Surgical Patient Care, 7(3), 127-131.
Long, K.A. (2004, March/April). Preparing nurses for the 21st century: Re-envisioning
nursing education and practice. Journal of Professional Nursing, 20(2), 82-88.

Maag, M.M., Buccheri, R., Capella, E. & Jennings, D.L.. (2006, November-December).
A conceptual framework for a clinical nurse leader program. Journal of Professional
Nursing, 22(6), 367-372.
McCabe, S. (2006, November). What does it take to make a nurse? Considerations of the
CNL and DNP role development. Perspectives in Psychiatric Care, 42(4), 252-255.
McKeon, L.M., Norris, T.L., Webb, S., Hix, C. Ramsey, G., & Jacob, S.R. (2009,
November-December). Teaching Clinical Nurse Leaders how to diagnose clinical
Microsystems. Journal of Professional Nursing, 25(6), 373-378.
Mclaughlin, D. (2013). The Clinical Nurse Leader: meeting to objective of improved
patient outcomes. Pulse (00334189), 50(1), 13.
Monaghan, H. M. (2011). Clarifying the clinical nurse leader role: guardian of care.
American Nurse Today, 6(4),
Moore, L., Kelly, C. W., Schmidt, S., Miller, M., & Reynolds, M. (2011). Second degree
prelicensure master's graduates: what attracts them to nursing, their views on the
profession, and their contributions. Journal Of Professional Nursing, 27(1), 19-27.
doi:10.1016/.profnurs.2010.03.002
Murphy, Elizabeth A. Healthcare ReformA New Role for Changing Times: Embracing
the Clinical Nurse Leader RoleA strategic Partnership to Drive Outcomes. Nurse
Leader, 12(4), 53-57. doi: 10.1016/j.mnl.2014.05.010
Nelson, R. (2010). The clinical nurse leader: an update on the controversial nursing role.
American Journal Of Nursing, 110(1), 22-23. doi:10.1097/01.NAJ.0000366046.89571.24
Norris, T. L., Webb, S. S., McKeon, L. M., Jacob, S. R., & Herrin-Griffith, D. (2012).
Using Portfolios to Introduce the Clinical Nurse Leader to the Job Market. Journal Of
Nursing Administration, 42(1), 47-51. doi:10.1097/NNA.0b013e31823c18e3
O'Grady, E. L., & Van Graafeiland, ,. (2012). Bridging the Gap in Care for Children
Through the Clinical Nurse Leader. Pediatric Nursing, 38(3), 155-167.
Oesterle, M. (2011). The clinical nurse leader: quality, safety and evidence-based
practice. Chart, 109(3), 23.
Perry, A. (2013). The Clinical Nurse Leader: Improving Outcomes and Efficacy in the
Emergency Department. Journal of Emergency Nursing, 39(4), 334-339.
Porter-OGrady, T., Clark, J.S., & Wiggins, M. (2010, February). The Case for Clinical
Nurse Leaders: Guiding Nursing Practice into the 21st Century. Nurse Leader, 8(1), 3741.

Poulin,-Tabor, D., Quirk, R.L., Wilson, L., Orff, S., Gallant, P., Swan, N. & Manchester,
N. (2008, July). Pioneering a new role: the beginning, current practice and future of the
Clinical Nurse Leader. Journal of Nursing Management, 16(6), 623-628.
Radzyminski, S. (2005, March-April). Advances in graduate nursing education: Beyond
the advanced practice nurse. Journal of Professional Nursing, 21(2), 119-125.
Reid, K. B., & Dennison, P. (2011). The Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL): Point-of-Care
Safety Clinician. Online Journal Of Issues In Nursing, 16(3), 1.
doi:10.3912/OJIN.Vol16No03Man04
Rivet, C., Steeves, S., Brennan, D., Creamer, M., & Haverly, M. (2013). A closer look at
hybrid nurses. Nursing Management, 44(2), 38-42.
doi:10.1097/01.NUMA.0000424017.37551.af
Rogers, T. L., and Darden, C. R. (2014). How clinical nurse leaders can improve rural
healthcare. Nursing2014, 44(9), 52-55. Doi:10.1097/01.NURSE.000452994.18665.57
Rosseter, R. (2009, August). A new role for nurses: Making room for the Clinical Nurse
Leader. The Joint Commission Perspectives on Patient Safety, 9(8), 5-7.
Rosseter, R. (2010). Is the clinical nurse leader role for you?. Imprint (00193062), 57(1),
39-41.
Rusch, L. & Bakewell-Sachs, S. (2007, April). The CNL: A gateway to better care?
Nursing Management, 38(4), 32-40.
Schneider, Julia Stocker. (2014). Clinical Nurse Leader. (October) Home Healthcare
Now, 32(9), 563-564.
Seed, M.S., Torkelson, D.J. & Karshmer, J.F. (2009, May). The Clinical Nurse Leader:
Helping psychiatric mental health nurses transform their practice. Journal of the
American Psychiatric Nurses Association, 15(2), 120-125.
Seneca, K. (2010). Advancing nursing research by the clinical nurse leader. Institute For
Nursing Newsletter, 6(1), 11.
Sheets, M., Bonnah, B., Kareivis, J., Abraham, P., Sweeney, M. & Strauss, J. (2012).
Nursing, 42(8), 54-58. doi: 10.1097/01.NURSE.0000415837.20995.e2
Sherman, R., Clark, J., & Maloney, J. (2008, June). Developing the clinical leader role in
the twelve bed hospital model: An education/service partnership. Nurse Leader, 6(3), 5458.
Sherman, R.O. (2008, July-August). Factors influencing organizational participation in
the Clinical Nurse Leader Project. Nursing Economics, 26(4), 236-241, 249.

Sherman, R.O., Edwards, B., Giovengo, K. & Hilton, N. (2009, October/December). The
role of the Clinical Nurse Leader in promoting a healthy work environment at the unit
level. Critical Care Nursing Quarterly, 32(4), 264-271.
Sherman, R. (2010, December). Lessons in Innovation: Role Transition Experiences of
Clinical Nurse Leaders. Journal of Nursing Administration, 40(12), 547-554.
Shipman, S., Stanton, M., Hankins, J., & Odom-Bartel, R. (2013). Incorporation of the
clinical nurse leader in public health practice. Journal Of Professional Nursing, 29(1), 410. doi:10.1016/j.profnurs.2012.04.004
Smith, D.S. & Dabbs, M.T. (2007, April). Transforming the care delivery model in
preparation for the clinical nurse leader. Journal of Nursing Administration, 37(4), 157160.
Smith ,S.L., Hagos, O., Harris, J., Claus, K., Thompson, D. & Young, J. (2006, May).
Hospital use of a modified clinical nurse leader. Med-Surg Matters, 15(3), 12-14.
Smith, S., Manfredi, T., Hagos, O., Drummond-Huth, B. & Moore, P.D. (2006, January).
Application of the Clinical Nurse Leader Role in an acute care delivery model. Journal of
Nursing Administration, 36(1), 29-33.
Sorbello, B. (2010). Clinical Nurse Leader stories: A phenomenological study about the
meaning of leadership at the bedside.
Spitzer, R. (2010). Lateral integration and the clinical nurse leader. Nurse Leader, 8(2), 6.
doi:10.1016/j.mnl/2010.01.001
Stachowiak, M., & Bugel, M. (2013). The Clinical Nurse Leader and the Case Manager:
Are Both Roles Needed?. American Journal Of Nursing, 113(1), 59-63.
doi:10.1097/01.NAJ.0000425754.43827.14
Stanhope, M. & Turner, L.P. (2006, September). Diffusion of the clinical nurse leader
innovation. Journal of Nursing Administration, 36(9), 385-389.
Stanley, J.M., Gannon, J., Gabuat, J., Hartranft, S., Adams, N., Mayes, C., Shouse, G.M.,
Edwards, B.A. & Burch, D. (2008, July). The clinical nurse leader: a catalyst for
improving quality and patient safety. Journal of Nursing Management, 16(5), 614-622.
Stanley, J.M., Hoiting, T., Burton, D., Harris, J. & Norman, L. (2007, March-April).
Implementing innovation through education-practice partnerships. Nursing Outlook,
55(2), 67-73.
Stanton, M. P., Barnett, & Williams, E. S. (2011). The clinical nurse leader: a
comparative study of the american association of colleges of nursing vision to role

implementation. Journal Of Professional Nursing, 27(2), 78-83.

doi:10.1016/j.profnurs.2010.09.014
Stavrianopoulos, T. (2012). The clinical nurse leader. Health Science Journal, 6(3), 392401.
Tachibana, C. & Nelson-Peterson, D.L. (2007, November). Implementing the clinical
nurse leader role using the Virginia Mason Production System. Journal of Nursing
Administration, 37(11), 477-479.
Tanner, C. A. (2005, June). What are our priorities? Addressing the looming shortage of
nursing faculty. Journal of Nursing Education, 44(6), 247-248.
Thies, K. M. (2013). The Clinical Nurse Leader Role at Elliot Health System. Nursing
News, 37(1), 16.
Thompson, P. & Lulham, K. (2007, October). Clinical nurse leader and clinical nurse
specialist role delineation in the acute care setting. Journal of Nursing Administration,
37(10), pp. 429-31.
Tornabeni, J. & Miller, J.F. (2008, July). The power of partnership to shape the future of
nursing: the evolution of the clinical nurse leader. Journal of Nursing Management,
16(5), 608-613.
Tornabeni, J., Stanhope, M. & Wiggins, M. (2006, March). The CNL vision. Journal of
Nursing Administration, 36(3), 103-108.
Tornabeni, J. (2006, January). The evolution of a revolution in nursing. Journal of
Nursing Administration, 36(1), 3-6.
Weaver Moore, ,., & Leahy, C. (2012). Implementing the new clinical nurse leader role
while gleaning insights from the past. Journal Of Professional Nursing, 28(3), 139-146.
doi:10.1016/j.profnurs.2011.11.010
Webb, S. & McKeon, L. (2014). A Model for Preparing Faculty to Teach Model C
Clinical Nurse Leader Students. Journal of Nursing Education, 53(7): 421-5. doi:
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Wesolowski, M. S., Cadery, G. L., Berry, S. J., & Gannon, J. (2014). The Clinical Nurse
Leader in the Perioperative Setting: A Preceptor Experience. Association of Perioperative
Registered Nurses (AORN) Journal, 100(1), 30-42. doi: 10.1016/j.aron.2013.11.021
Wiggins, M.S. (2006, July/August). The partnership care delivery model. Journal of
Nursing Administration, 36(7-8), 341-345.

Wilson L., Orff S., Gerry T., Shirley B.R., Tabor D., Caiazzo K. & Rouleau D. (2013),
Evolution of an innovative role: the clinical nurse leader. Journal of Nursing
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Wilson, L., Orff, S., Gerry, T., Shirley, B. R., Tabor, D., Caiazzo, K., & Rouleau, D.
(2013). Evolution of an innovative role: the clinical nurse leader. Journal Of Nursing
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Woodring, B.C. (2004, October-December). Clinical nurse leaders: New roles, new
responsibilities, new preparation. Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing, 9(4), 129133.
Wurmser, T. (2008, March). Cultivating practice and education partnerships. Nursing
Management, 39(3), 44-48.
General & Trade Press Coverage
AORN Connections. (2006, September). Task force clarifies clinical nurse leader role,
researches doctoral degree for nursing practice. AORN Connections, 4(9), 18.
Brown, A.B. (2008, June). Understanding the role of the Clinical Nurse Leader.
American Nurse Today, 3(6), 40-41.
Crocker, E. (2007). New kid on the block: An innovative master's-prepared role enters
the nursing scene. ADVANCE for Nurses, 5(7), 11.
Harris, J., & Ott, K. (2008, August). Building the Business Case for the Clinical Nurse
Leader Role. Nurse Leader, 25-28.
Hilton, L. (2003, August 25). AACN envisions clinical nurse leader of the future.
Nursing Spectrum, 15A(17), 9.
Krischke, M.M. (2011, May). Nurses of Influence: Nurse Executives and Clinical Nurse
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McKinney, M. (2010, December 6). Nurses in charge. Modern Healthcare, 28-30.
Meyers, S. (2008, March-April). CNLs get the big picture: At Miami Valley Hospital, a
new nurse leadership role supplements bedside care to ensure quality... clinical nurse
leader. Nursing Spectrum(Midwest), 9(2), 20-21.
Meyers, S. (2008, March 10). CNLs proving useful on nursing floors,
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Miller, P. (2008, June). Clinical nurse leader -- a new nursing role. Tennessee Nurse,
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Monaghan, H.M. (2011, April). Clarifying the clinical nurse leader role: guardian of care,
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Norris, T.L. & McKeon, L. (2008, Spring). The clinical nurse leader: transforming care in
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NurseZone. (2003, November 7). AACN takes steps to create clinical
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Ott, K., Haddock, K.S., Fox, S., Shinn, J., Walters, S., Hardin, J., Durand, K., Harris, J.
(2009, November December).The Clinical Nurse Leader: Impact on Practice Outcomes
in the Veterans Health Administration. Nursing Economics, 27(6), 363-383.
Peters, M.A. (2007, September). Clinical Nurse Leader: A "go to person".
Pennsylvania Nurse, 62(3), 17.
Rosenberg, L. (2007, September 24). Nursing master's-entry programs for non-nurses
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