The Clinical Nurse Specialist Institute (CNSI), founded in 2016 as an arm of the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS), serves to develop and promote the charitable, educational, innovative clinical practice, and scientific purposes of NACNS.
The Clinical Nurse Specialist Institute is the The 501(c)3 arm of the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists.
Contact us at cnsi@nacns.org.
Donate
Your donation will directly impact the future CNS practice and will contribute to the mission of the CNS Institute; serve to develop and promote the charitable, educational, innovative clinical practice, and scientific purposes of NACNS.
The Grand Challenge
THANK YOU to all the NACNS members and friends who donated to to the $25 for 25 years initiative sponsored by the CNSI to honor NACNS’ 25th Anniversary. THE CHALLENGE HAS BEEN FULFILLED. Our goal was to raise $1800 to provide an opportunity for an NACNS member to attend the Nurses in Washington Internship (NIWI) program in Washington, D. C. in 2021. CNSI will work with the NACNS Board of Directors to identify the NACNS member who will have this opportunity.
Brenda L. Lyon Tribute
Brenda L. Lyon, PhD, RN, FAAN was a Founder and past-President (1996-1997) of the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS). She provided seminal leadership by working for statutory recognition of CNSs as advanced practice nurses and publishing numerous articles and book chapters. Her recent book, Haven’t You Suffered Enough: Clinically Proven Methods to Conquer Stress (2020) was the source of a series of NACNS webinars presented by Dr. Lyon earlier this year. She was a recipient of the Indiana University School of Nursing Distinguished Alumni Award, the first Brenda L. Lyon Excellence in Leadership Award from NACNS, and the Indiana University W. George Pinnell Award for Outstanding Service. She was a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing and in the American Academy of Practice-Nursing.
It is with regret, that we share the news that Dr. Lyon died on October 21, 2020. CNSI is asking you to consider donating in tribute to Brenda L. Lyon, nurse leader, nurse educator, nurse researcher, and clinical nurse specialist par excellence. To recognize her lifelong outstanding contributions to promote the visibility and value CNSs bring to those who are suffering from complex illnesses. These funds will be used to establish an award honoring Dr. Lyon’s work and supporting the activities of CNSs.
Please consider supporting this initiative by making a donation by clicking here or mail your donation to:
Clinical Nurse Specialist Institute
Attn: Donation
401 Edgewater Place, Suite 600
Wakefield, MA 01880
How to Donate to the CNS Institute
Monetary Donations and Tributes
A monetary gift to the Institute is a fast and effective way for you to impact the future of the CNS role. Your donation is fully tax deductible. Honor a special person with a gift in tribute.
Amazon Smile
The CNS Institute is a participating member in the AmazonSmile donation program. If you select the CNS Institute as your 501(c) 3 organization, you can then shop on Amazon.com through the AmazonSmile program and a portion of your eligible purchases will be donated to the CNS Institute. Learn more about the AmazonSmile Program. Sign up today!
Employer Matching Gifts
Many employers will match contributions to non-profits, like the CNS Institute. Most companies will ask you to complete and return a form with the name and contact information for the non-profit and often you will need the CNS Institute tax ID number: 81-4345954.
Mail donations to: The Clinical Nurse Specialist Institute, 401 Edgewater Place, Suite 600, Wakefield, MA 01880
The Clinical Nurse Specialist Institute is the The 501(c)3 arm of the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists.
Research Grant
The Clinical Nurse Specialist Institute (CNSI) promotes the scientific purposes of NACNS by providing research grant funding opportunities.
CNSI Brenda Lyon Evidence-based Practice/Quality Improvement Nursing Grant
Deadline – September 15, 2021
Grant proposals are open to NACNS members serving as facilitators, mentor, or leaders on development and/or implementation of evidence-based practice/quality improvement projects that translate knowledge into nursing practice or contribute to nursing knowledge that improves quality of care. Funding is available for < $1500.
Special Call: CNSI Nursing Research Grant COVID-19
2021 Applications will be opening soon!
In alignment with the Institute’s mission and vision, the CNSI is seeking research proposals related to COVID-19 projects and/or investigations that focus on clinical nurse specialist efforts that address outcomes related to safety; health system processes; educational processes; health of patients, families, and/or nurses; and/or other pertinent domains. Funding is available for < $2500.
Learn more about the application qualifications here.
2020 Funded Research Grants
The Clinical Nurse Specialist Institute would like to congratulate two NACNS members in receipt of research grant funding from monies provided through a charitable donation by Brenda Lyons:
- Mary Pat Johnston, MS, RN, AOCN, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Oncology, at the University of Wisconsin Cancer Center at ProHealth for her research study titled ‘Cancer Survivor Empowerment through Patient-Reported Outcomes’ and
- Morgan Yordy, DNP, ACNS-BC, RN-BC at Auburn University School of Nursing for her research study titled ‘Improving Health Outcomes by Incorporating Animal Assisted Therapy in the K-12 School Setting.’
New Fellows Inducted in 2020
CNS Institute Events at the 2020 Annual Conference:
To enhance the vision and visibility of CNSs, the CNSI launched the Fellowship Program in 2019. CNSI Fellows have made significant and impactful contributions to advance the CNS role in their communities and state, and across the nation.
The Induction Ceremony on March 11 in Indianapolis, Indiana at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, is an evening event to recognize and honor the new class of fellows. The Ceremony begins with dinner, followed by recognition of each new fellow with presentation of their FCNSI pin and certificate.
Sponsor
Click Here for More Information on Sponsorship Opportunities for the Fellowship Induction Dinner
Other sponsorship opportunities are available for the NACNS 2020 Annual Conference. For more information click HERE or contact meetings@nacns.org.
CNSI Fellowship Applications for the 4th cohort of fellows are now being accepted.
Deadline – September 30, 2021
Identification as a CNSI Fellow is a prestigious honor and only awarded to those NACNS members who epitomize the excellence of Clinical Nurse Specialist as leaders of the nursing profession, staunch advocates for patients and families, and forerunners of innovations to improve the health of populations.
CNSI Fellowship Application Instructions
Click here for a list of all CNSI Fellows with their induction year.
CNSI Video Competition
NEW Video Competition Information sponsored by the CSNI is now live! Use your creative skills to highlight your CNS work as a team or as an individual. Winner to be announced at the 2022 NACNS Conference. See complete information about the competition below.
- Video Competition Application
- Video Competition Directions
- Evaluation Criteria Video Competition
- Talent Release
Deadline December 1, 2021
2019 Video Competition Winners
First place in the Team Category
Lori Brittingham, MS, RN, CNS, ACCNS-N, of Reading Hospital for “The Reading Hospital CNS team: We Won’t Stop’’
First place in the Student Category
Lynda Mackin, PhD, AG PCNP-BC, CCNS, GS-C, UCSF School of Nursing, Class of 2019 Adult-Gerontology CNS
Students, for “Promoting the CNS Role”
Honorable Mention:
Barbara Hill, Emory Healthcare: What is a CNS
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Honorable Mention:
Katie Hopkins, Penn Medicine: Clinical Nurse Specialists: Influencing Clinical Care, Driving Value
2021 CNS Institute Board of Trustees
Chair: Sharon Horner, PhD, APRN, FAAN
Treasurer: Susan B. Fowler, PhD, RN, CNRN, CRRN, FAHA, FCNS
Trustee: Tracy B. Chamblee, PhD, APRN, PCNS-BC, AE-C, CPHQ, CPPS
Trustee: Scot Nolan, DNP, RN, CNS, CCRN, CNRN, FCNS
Trustee: Maureen A. Seckel, MSN, ACNS-BC, CCNS, CCRN, FCCM, FCNS
Trustee: Heather A Shattuck, DNP, APRN, CCNS, ACNP-BC, FCNS
Trustee: Kathleen Zavotsky, PhD, RN, CCRN, CEN, ACNS-BC, FAEN, FCNS
Sponsor
Sponsorship opportunities are available for the Fellowship Induction Dinner. For more information on Sponsoring opportunities click HERE or contact meetings@nacns.org.