What is a CNS?

Clinical nurse specialists are advanced practice registered nurses who have graduate preparation (Master’s or Doctorate) in nursing. Like other advanced practice registered nurses, they are trained in advanced physiology, pharmacology and physical assessment in addition to their particular areas of specialty. They can diagnose, treat, prescribe and bill like other APRNs as allowed by their state regulations.

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Register for Your NPI Number

NPI stands for national provider identifier. Each unique NPI number is only available to qualified health care providers. Be an Unstoppable Advocate and register for an NPI today!

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Call for Abstracts

The NACNS 2023 Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon, call for Abstracts and Professional Posters is now open!

Submit by September 30, 2022

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