Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
Clinical Nurse Specialist integrate nursing practice, which focuses on assisting patients in the prevention or resolution of illness, with medical diagnosis and treatment of disease, injury and disability.
Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) are:
- Licensed registered nurses who have graduate preparation (Master’s or Doctorate) in nursing as a Clinical Nurse Specialist.
- Expert clinicians in a specialized area of nursing practice. The specialty may be identified in terms of:
- A Population (e.g. pediatrics, geriatrics, women’s health)
- A Setting (e.g. critical care, emergency room)
- A Disease or Medical Subspecialty (e.g. diabetes, oncology)
- A Type of Care (e.g. psychiatric, rehabilitation)
- A Type of Problem (e.g. pain, wounds, stress)
Clinical Nurse Specialists practice in a wide variety of health care settin
In addition to providing direct patient care, Clinical Nurse Specialists influence care outcomes by providing expert consultation for nursing staffs and by implementing improvements in health care delivery systems.
Job Requirements
- Requires a master's degree
- Must be a registered nurse with 2-4 years of clinical experience
Salary
- The expected salary for a typical Clinical Nurse Specialist is between
$45,000 to $60,000, based on education and experience.
Resources
Top Online Nursing Programs
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Indiana State University - Bachelor's Degree. Offering upper level nursing degrees, Indiana State University educates students with interactive nursing programs. Indiana State challenges students with a dynamic learning curriculum in a variety of nursing degrees.
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Kaplan University - Certification, Associate's, & Bachelor's Degree. Kaplan University has a well respected nursing program for students looking to obtain their degree online. Kaplan is an accredited university with a history of placing students in high-growth nursing careers.
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Liberty University - Certification, Associate's, & Bachelor's Degree. As the largest evangelical university, Liberty UniversityÕs Distance Learning Program has prepared numerous students for nursing careers. Flexible and affordable online nursing classes are available.
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South University - Certification, & Bachelor's Degree. South University is one of the most respected names in online colleges and provides a variety of nursing degree plans. South University makes it possible to earn your entire nursing degree online.
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Grand Canyon University - Certification, Associate's, & Bachelor's Degree. Challenging students to be the best student they can be, Grand Canyon University is an education Christian community. A variety of nursing programs are available.
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University of Phoenix - Certification, & Associate's Degree. University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and offers nursing degrees at affordable prices. Phoenix allows students to practice what they learn with hands on teaching methods.
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