About the Census
The 2026 CNS Census is now open! Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs) are crucial to implementing evidence-based patient care, ensuring patient safety, reducing health care costs, and much more. To best serve the interests of CNSs, our health care system, and consumers, we need to know about the demographics, education, and practice of these advanced practice registered nurses. To that end, NACNS has launched its sixth CNS census to collect that data. The deadline to complete the survey is June 15, 2026.
How to Use the Buzz Kit
Below are examples of content that can be used to promote #CNSCensus to generate a “buzz” around participation. Please feel free to use any of the information below to post on X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, or other social networks.
Hashtags/Handles
The official hashtag for the census is #CNSCensus. This hashtag will bring you into the conversation surrounding the 2026 Census.
Please tag NACNS when possible:
- X: @nacns
- LinkedIn: National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS)
- Facebook: @clinicalnursespecialists
- Instagram: @nacns_official
Suggested Hashtags:
#ClinicalNurseSpecialist #CNS #NACNS #NursingLeadership #HealthcareLeadership
Suggested Content for X:
Below are the recommended X posts. Posts with images perform better on social media channels. Increase engagement by removing the automatically generated link preview and replacing it with the graphic below.
- Calling all #CNSs 📢 The 2026 @nacns #CNSCensus is officially open! Take 10 minutes to complete the survey and support data-driven advocacy for the #ClinicalNurseSpecialist role. The deadline is June 15, 2026. https://bit.ly/4frHm1B
- Since 2014, @nacns has collected national data on the #ClinicalNurseSpecialist role through the #CNSCensus. Your participation helps strengthen advocacy, awareness, and understanding of CNS practice. Complete the survey by June 15, 2026: https://bit.ly/4frHm1B
- The 2026 #CNSCensus is now open! CNSs are encouraged to help shape the future of CNS advocacy and visibility by participating in the 2026 #CNSCensus. Help @nacns gather the data needed to advocate for the CNS role nationwide. Take the survey today: https://bit.ly/4frHm1B
Suggested Content for Facebook & LinkedIn:
Below are the recommended Facebook and LinkedIn posts. Since Facebook and LinkedIn allow for longer-form content, we encourage you to personalize the posts. Posts with images perform better on social media channels. Increase engagement by removing the automatically generated link preview and replacing it with the graphic below.
- The 2026 #CNSCensus is officially open! 📢 Conducted by #NACNS, the census gathers important information about the demographics, education, certification, and practices of #ClinicalNurseSpecialists nationwide. This data plays a critical role in supporting advocacy efforts, educating stakeholders, and strengthening recognition of the CNS profession. If you identify as or were educated as a CNS, we encourage you to take 10 minutes to complete the survey today. Survey Link: https://bit.ly/4frHm1B. The deadline is June 15, 2026.
- To effectively advocate for the #ClinicalNurseSpecialist role, #NACNS needs accurate and up-to-date information about the CNS workforce. The 2026 #CNSCensus helps provide insight into who CNSs are, where they practice, and the impact they make across healthcare systems. If you identify as or were educated as a #CNS, your participation matters. Complete the survey today and help support the future of CNS advocacy and visibility: https://bit.ly/4frHm1B 📅 The deadline is June 15, 2026.
- Since 2014, #NACNS has conducted national surveys to better understand the evolving role of the #ClinicalNurseSpecialist. The 2026 #CNSCensus continues this important initiative by collecting data that supports advocacy, workforce visibility, and public awareness of CNS practice. If you are or were educated as a CNS, please take a few minutes to participate in this year’s census and contribute to the future of the profession. The deadline is June 15, 2026.
🔗 Survey Link: https://bit.ly/4frHm1B - If you’re a #nurse who identifies as a #ClinicalNurseSpecialist, we encourage you to participate in the 2026 NACNS #CNSCensus. The information collected helps inform healthcare leaders, policymakers, educators, and the public about the essential role CNSs play in patient care and healthcare transformation. Take the survey today and help strengthen the voice of the CNS community ➡️ https://bit.ly/4frHm1B. The deadline is June 15, 2026.
Suggested Content for Instagram:
Below are the recommended Instagram posts. Instagram audiences engage best with concise, visually engaging content, so we encourage you to pair these captions with the official census graphics below. To increase engagement, include a strong visual, use relevant hashtags, and direct followers to the survey using “link in bio” (if adding to your bio) or “visit nacns.org for more details.”
The 2026 #CNSCensus is now open!
Clinical Nurse Specialists across the country are invited to participate in this important initiative to help strengthen advocacy, awareness, and understanding of the CNS role.
🤝Your participation helps provide valuable insights into CNS education, practice, and impact across healthcare systems.
🔗 Survey link in bio.
The deadline to complete the survey is June 15, 2026.
#ClinicalNurseSpecialists #CNS #NACNS #AdvancedPracticeNurse
📢 Calling all Clinical Nurse Specialists!
The 2026 #CNSCensus is officially open! Help contribute to the data that supports CNS visibility, workforce insights, and continued advocacy efforts across healthcare.
Take the survey today and help shape the future of the profession.
🔗 Survey link in bio.
The deadline to complete the survey is June 15, 2026.
#ClinicalNurseSpecialists #CNS #NACNS #AdvancedPracticeNurse
Every response matters.
The 2026 #CNSCensus helps #NACNS better understand the Clinical Nurse Specialist workforce and continue advancing advocacy for the profession nationwide.
If you are a CNS or educated as one, take a few minutes to complete the survey and support the future of CNS practice.
🔗 Survey link in bio.
The deadline to complete the survey is June 15, 2026.
#ClinicalNurseSpecialist #CNS #NursingLeadership #HealthcareLeadership #NACNS
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