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The Council of Clinical Nurse Specialists is comprised of clinical nurse specialists (CNS) across the state who are interested in advancing the role and practice of the CNS. The council works with both state and national CNS groups to support, educate and advance the CNS role.
The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), one of four APRN roles recognized by the State Board of Nursing, delivers care aligned with advanced practice standards. Guided by nationally established competencies, the CNS promotes high-quality, evidence-based care and drives change at the patient, nursing, and system levels. This role is a valuable asset to organizations, helping them meet and exceed today’s healthcare standards.
Highlighted Initiative
The primary initiative at present is to advocate for the implementation of the Consensus Model and lend support of the IOM report for APRN practice.
The mission of the CNS council is to advance health policy and support the practice of clinical nurse specialists through advocacy.
Join the Council of Clinical Nurse Specialists
Interested in joining the Council of Clinical Nurse Specialists? We would love to have you! NCNA members can join any council by updating their profile:
› Click the “Account” tab.
› Choose “Personal Info” on the left-hand side.
› Scroll down to select the councils you’d like to join.
› Don’t forget to click “Save” at the bottom.
T. Caleb Rutan – Chair
caleb@example.com
Allison Fox – Co-Chair/Secretary
allison@example.com
Julie M. Linder – CAPN Representative
julie@example.com
Kelly M. Osborne – CNS Council Advisor
kelly@example.com
April Schultz – Ambassador
april@example.com
Katie Smith – Ambassador
katie@example.com
Leah Haught – Ambassador
leah@example.com
Libby Guerrero – CNS Student Ambassador
libby@example.com