The Clinical Nurse Leader or CNL® is a master’s educated nurse, prepared for practice across the continuum of care within any healthcare setting. The CNL was developed by AACN in collaboration with leaders from healthcare practice and education to address the critical need to improve the quality of patient care outcomes.
The CNL is a clinical leader - at the point of care – who focuses on:
- Care Coordination
- Outcomes Measurement
- Transitions of Care
- Interprofessional Communication & Team Leadership
- Risk Assessment
- Implementation of Best Practices Based on Evidence
- Quality Improvement