116: "So You Want to Go Back to School?" with Guest Nicole Kupchik, Clinical Nurse Specialist

Clinical Nurse Specialists are more than just experts in their field. They are advanced practice nurses who are driven to make system wide changes for both nurses and their patients. This episode sheds light on the critical role of Clinical Nurse Specialists, the extensive education and experience needed to enter the field, and their unique responsibilities compared to other nursing positions. Nicole openly shares the impact she’s been able to make as a CNS, the challenges she’s faced — and even mistakes she's made along the way. We also discuss the worrying decline in CNS programs, and what nurses can do to secure a CNS position in today's healthcare environment. Tune in to learn more about what it takes to be a Clinical Nurse Specialist and decide if it's the right fit for you! Topics discussed in this episode: The importance of the CNS role in healthcare Differences between a CNS and other nursing roles Nicole’s experience implementing an award winning sepsis program The experience and skills required to succeed as a CNS Challenges of the CNS role The future of the CNS role Advice for aspiring Clinical Nurse Specialists Head to Nicole’s website to get 20% off ALL courses and educational materials with code RAPIDRN20 ! https://www.nicolekupchikconsulting.com/?ref=30065 Connect with Nicole Kupchik: https://www.instagram.com/nicolekupchik/ https://www.tiktok.com/@nicolekupchik https://www.facebook.com/NicoleKupchikConsultingEducation https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-kupchik-mn-rn-ccrn-530b8710/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/nicolekupchik5959 Mentioned in this episode: CONNECT 📸 Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapidresponsern/ 📚 Check out my course: https://www.rapidresponseandrescue.com/learnmore 🧑‍💻Check out my website: https://www.rapidresponseandrescue.com/ 📬 Subscribe to my newsletter: https://www.rapidresponseandrescue.com/login 🎁 Affiliation and discounts: https://www.rapidresponseandrescue.com/therapidresponsern ✅ Earn CE’s for listening to podcasts through RNegade: https://rnegade.thinkific.com/?ref=d9d541 SAY THANKS 💜Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/rapid-response-rn/id1535997752 💚Leave a rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/55LQqeDg6XFeixvZLEp4xE ⏱️ To get the FREE Rapid Response RN Assessment Guide and the coupon code for $10 off the cost of the course, message Sarah on Instagram @TheRapidResponseRN and type the word PODCAST! This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com