Nursing Programs at The University of Utah at St. George
Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) Master's Program

The Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) Program is a new program developed in response to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing identification and description of a new role for nurses who want to stay patient care focused.

The CNL is a master's prepared generalist who provides and manages care at the point of care to patients, individuals, families & communities. The Clinical Nurse Leader's role is not one of administration or management. The CNL is a direct clinical leadership position across all settings in which healthcare is delivered, not just the acute care setting. This clinician functions as part of an interdisciplinary team. The CNL assumes accountability for patient care outcomes by communicating, planning, and implementing care directly with other healthcare professionals. The CNL coordinates the care provided to the patient by the entire healthcare team, including physicians, pharmacists, social workers, nurses, technicians, clinical nurse specialists, and nurse practitioners. Other responsibilities of the CNL include supervision of nursing staff and delegation of duties.

Clinical Nurse Leader Contact:
Diane Kelly PhD
801-585-9611
diane.kelly@nurs.utah.edu

For additional information, contact:
http://www.nurs.utah.edu/