A clinical nurse specialist (CNS) is an advanced practice registered nurse who has earned a master’s or doctoral degree in nursing. They use their expertise to assess, diagnose, and treat patients.

This leadership role still sees patients, but also works to improve outcomes for nurses and health care organizations Are you more of a “big picture” kind of nurse, always thinking about ways to do ...

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What Is a Clinical Nurse Specialist? How much do you know about clinical nurse specialists (CNSs)? A CNS is an expert clinician who guides the care of the most complicated patients, mentors nurses, ...

Clinical nurse specialists are deployed in roles across health systems, but many are unable to apply their full scope of practice, according to a new survey. The National Association of Clinical Nurse ...

Since I was a little girl, I have had a passion for providing care and support to those in need. I can recall the stories my mother shared with me about her time spent as an operating room nurse. I ...

The Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) and Nurse Executive pathways at the Orvis School of Nursing (OSN) prepare nurses to lead and manage healthcare delivery with distinct but complementary approaches. Our ...