THIS IS WHY I BECAME A CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST: how to know if a career as a CNS is right for you
Alice worked as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) for many years and she really enjoyed the work that she did. A clinical nurse specialist (CNS) is a type of Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) that’s completed graduate-level education and clinical training. Like nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists specialize in specific patient populations; however, unlike NPs, they focus more on educating nurses and improving patient outcomes.
In this episode, Alice discusses the specific role of the CNS, requirements, scope of practice, pros/cons, and why she chose to advance her education.
Learn more about the CNS career path on Nurse.org “How To Become a CNS”
