HealthProviders DB is a comprehensive database of healthcare providers, including a complete directory of all Transplantation Clinical Nurse Specialists.
Clinical Nurse Specialist Healthcare Taxonomy Code 364ST0500X
As of today, the following are the total number of Transplantation Clinical Nurse Specialists nationally, in your state, and near your location.
Medicare
The following are the total number of Transplantation Clinical Nurse Specialists who accept Medicare in your state, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.
Alaska – Alabama – Armed Forces Pacific – Arkansas – American Samoa – Arizona – California – Colorado – Connecticut – District of Columbia – Delaware – Florida – Federated States of Micronesia – Georgia – Guam – Hawaii – Iowa – Idaho – Illinois – Indiana – Kansas – Kentucky – Louisiana – Massachusetts – Maryland – Maine – Marshall Islands – Michigan – Minnesota – Missouri – Northern Mariana Islands – Mississippi – Montana – North Carolina – North Dakota – Nebraska – New Hampshire – New Jersey – New Mexico – Nevada – New York – Ohio – Oklahoma – Oregon – Pennsylvania – Puerto Rico – Palau – Rhode Island – South Carolina – South Dakota – Tennessee – Texas – Utah – Virginia – Virgin Islands – Vermont – Washington – Wisconsin – West Virginia – Wyoming
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What do Transplantation Clinical Nurse Specialists do?
Transplantation Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs) are advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) who provide expert care for transplant recipients and living donors, focusing on health promotion and protection throughout the transplant journey.
They function as direct care providers, consultants, educators, and researchers, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to manage complex pre- and post-transplant care, which includes monitoring for rejection, medication management, and long-term health maintenance.
What they do
Patient Care: Manage pre-transplant evaluations and post-transplant follow-up, including frequent patient monitoring and acute care needs.
Education: Educate patients and families on complex pre- and post-transplant issues, including medication management, lifestyle adjustments, and self-care.
Consultation: Act as a resource and consultant for other healthcare professionals within the transplant team and across the institution.
Research: Participate in research and program development to improve transplant outcomes and practices.
Collaboration: Work closely with surgeons, physicians, pharmacists, dietitians, and social workers in a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
Role
Expert Practitioner: Provide direct clinical care, focusing on the complex and specialized needs of the transplant patient and living donor.
Consultant: Offer expert advice and support to other nurses and healthcare professionals.
Educator: Develop and implement educational programs for patients, families, and staff to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the transplant process.
Researcher: Engage in research to advance the knowledge base and develop evidence-based practices in transplant nursing.
Leader: Contribute to program development, policy, and procedural improvements within the transplant program.
Qualifications
Education: Typically involves a graduate degree (Master’s or Doctorate) in nursing.
Licensure: Requires current licensure as a registered nurse (RN).
Experience: Gaining experience in a specific transplant specialty is crucial for developing the required clinical expertise.
Certification: The Certified Clinical Transplant Nurse (CCTN) certification is available to RNs with specialized experience in transplant nursing.