Clinical Nurse Leader: Evolution of the Role in Oncology Care.

The clinical nurse leader (CNL) role has evolved since the American Association of Colleges of Nursing published a white paper on the role in 2007. Since then, various publications have evaluated the role of CNLs in enhancing quality outcomes for patients. The introduction of the CNL role in the oncology setting, although occurring with variability across the United States, provides a unique opportunity to explore the benefits of this role in cancer care outcomes.