Clinical nurse educators are advanced practice nurses with preparation at the master's level or higher. Such nurses play an important role in organ procurement organizations. As leaders and members of the team, they provide structure and design to the training process. These educators oversee orientation of new employees, serve as mentors to preceptors, assess the learning needs of the organization, and provide ongoing training to veteran staff. Clinical nurse educators also contribute to continuous quality improvement for the organization and help to comply with regulatory standards.
Get full access to this article
View all access options for this article.
References
1.
Bryant-LukosiusDDicensoABrowneGPinelliJ. Advanced practice nursing roles: Development, implementation and evaluation. J Adv Nurs.2004;48(5):519–529.
2.
OhlerLShaferT. Advanced practice: Implications for clinical and procurement transplant coordinators. Prog Transplant.2006;16(2):103–104.
MurphyJ. Role transition using partnerships and cognitive apprenticeship to become a nurse educator. In: Nursing Education: Foundations for Practice Excellence.Philadelphia, PA: FA Davis Company; 2007:265–281.
12.
BlumenthalPA. “It's not a job; it's a lifestyle”: The experience of being a donation coordinator. Prog Transplant.2007;17(1):8–22.
13.
GimbelRWStrosbergMALehrmanSE. Cultural analysis of an organ procurement organization. Prog Transplant.2001; 11(4):249–254.
14.
KennedyCWJonesLL. Procurement coordinator support group. Prog Transplant.1997;7(1):32–35.
15.
KressJSmithDLFehlingPCGordonEJ. Improving the recruitment and retention of organ procurement coordinators: A survey study. Am J Transplant.2009;9(6):1451–1459.
16.
MillsJFMullinsAC. The California Nurse Mentor Project: Every nurse deserves a mentor. Nurs Econ.2008;26(5):310–315.
