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Who We Are
CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALISTS (CNS)
• Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) are licensed registered nurses who have graduate preparation (Master’s or Doctorate) in nursing as a Clinical Nurse Specialist.
• Clinical Nurse Specialists are 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)– Setting (e.g. critical care, emergency room)– Disease or Medical Subspecialty (e.g. diabetes, oncology)– Type of Care (e.g. psychiatric, rehabilitation)
– Type of Problem (e.g. pain, wounds, stress)
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Who We Are (continued)
• Clinical Nurse Specialists practice in a wide variety of health care settings.
• 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.
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Who We Are (continued)
• Clinical Nurse Specialist practice integrates 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 are eligible to prescribe in 37 states. If a Clinical Nurse Specialist elects to use their prescriptive authority, they may prescribe durable medical equipment and/or pharmaceuticals.
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Who We Are (continued)
• CNS practice is conceptualized across three spheres in which the CNS exerts influence:
– Patient/Client Sphere (Individual, Family, Community)
– Staff Sphere (Nurses, Nursing Practice)
– Organization/System Sphere
• Expert nursing practice in the patient/client sphere provides the underpinnings for CNS practice.
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Selected Outcomes of CNS Practice
• Reduced Medical Complications in Hospitalized
Patients
• Reduced Hospital Costs and Length of Stay
• Improved Pain Management Practices
• Increased Patient Satisfaction with Nursing Care
• Increase Professional Development of Nurses
• Reduced Frequency of Emergency Room Visits
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CNS Statistics
• An estimated 59,242 RNs have the education and credentials to practice as a clinical nurse specialist (CNS). Approximately 16,363 are prepared as both a nurse practitioner and a CNS. (HRSA, 2008 National Sample Survey of RNs)
• Depending upon the region of the country and clinical specialty, CNS salaries range from $65,000 to over $110,000 annually.
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MISSION: To enhance and promote the unique, high value contribution of the clinical nurse specialist to the health and well-being of individuals, families, groups and communities, and to promote and advance the practice of nursing.
ESTABLISHED: Sept. 30/Oct. 1, 1995, in Indianapolis, IN
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HERITAGE: Grew out of commitment from grassroots national representation of CNSs meeting collectively over a 6 year period at a biannual CNS conference sponsored in the Midwest by the Indiana University School of Nursing
NACNS is the first organization to represent CNSs and is responsible for clarification & dissemination of the nature of CNS practice within the US.
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Strategic Goals
• Increase national visibility and influence of CNSs.
• Promote the growth and development of NACNS.
• Provide a national forum for CNSs to exchange information, share resources and discuss current issues .
• Maintain NACNS as the national authority for CNS practice, education, and research.
• Demonstrate the linkage of CNS practice to safe, high quality, evidence-based cost effective health care.
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Membership Categories
STUDENT: An Individual Who
• holds a license to practice as a registered nurse;
• provides verification of enrollment as a part-time or full-time student in an accredited masters program that prepares clinical nurse specialists or is a clinical nurse specialist enrolled full-time in a doctoral program;
• pays dues at a reduced rate as established by the NACNS Board of Directors.
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Membership Categories
REGULAR: An Individual Who:
• holds a license to practice as a registered nurse; and
• holds a masters/doctoral degree in nursing from an accredited program that prepares clinical nurse specialists, or has a masters/doctoral degree, in a related area;
• practices as a clinical nurse specialist or is doctorally prepared and is involved in the education and development of clinical nurse specialists;
• has paid the assessed dues; • is entitled to vote, hold office, and chair
committees.
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Membership Categories
RETIRED: An Individual Who:
• pays dues at a reduced rate as established by the NACNS Board of Directors;
• may participate on committees; • retains voting rights.
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Membership Benefits
• A subscription to Clinical Nurse Specialist: The Journal for Advanced Nursing Practice — 6 issues annually (a $97.91 value)
• Electronic Newsletter – CNS Communiqué
• Access to JBI Connect+: an array of web-based resources that support the use of evidence and the concept of evidenced-based practice in clinical decision making
• Access to information provided to members only, including the membership directory, updates on public policy and issues affecting practice and education. (continued)
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Membership Benefits
• Reduced registration rates for the annual NACNS Conference
• Opportunities to be involved at a national level on committees that directly impact the NACNS and ultimately CNS practice across the country
• Assistance in the development of regional and local NACNS affiliates
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Membership Benefits
• Discount fees for ANCC CNS exams
• Representation in policy forums addressing your concerns about regulation, certification, reimbursement and other legislative and regulatory issues
• Representation in many national forums addressing nursing and CNS practice
• Communication via the NACNS website
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National Leadership Role
Current Initiatives
• Dissemination of Criteria for the Evaluation of Clinical Nurse Specialist Master’s, Practice Doctorate, and Post-Master’s Certificate Educational Programs
• Development of Web-Based Case Studies for Geriatric Care.
• Implementation of a Legislative and Regulatory Agenda
• Development of Tool Kit for state legislative priorities.
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National Leadership Role
• State based advocacy to achieve appropriate regulation of CNSs.
• Collaboration with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) on the annual survey of graduate education programs
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Your Opportunities for Growth
• Legislative/Regulatory Committee
• Membership Committee
• Nominating Committee
• Practice Committee
• Research Committee
• Affiliate Advisory Committee
• Education Committee
through participation in NACNS
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Membership Fee Structure
Joining is a bargain, considering all the benefits you receive.
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP: $80.00
REGULAR MEMBERSHIP: $125.00
RETIRED MEMBERSHIP: $62.50
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Contact Information
JOIN TODAY! Membership applications are easy to get, simple to complete and convenient to submit.
NATIONAL OFFICE NACNS100 North 20th Street, Suite 400Philadelphia, PA 19103
PHONE (215) 320-3881FAX (215) 564-2175EMAIL [email protected] www.nacns.org
STAFF Ethan Gray, Managing Director
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Join today! Find out more at nacns.org