Clinical Nurse Specialist

 

Career Description

Clinical nurse specialists (CNS) are registered nurses who specialize in a specific field of clinical practice.

Academic Requirements

Educational programs for the various specialties may have different entrance requirements. Most require a registered nursing license and some clinical experience in the chosen specialty. Upon graduation, a master’s degree usually is awarded, and graduates are prepared to take a national certification exam.

Schools

Barnes-Jewish College of Nursing
800/832-9009

Maryville University
800/627-9855

Saint Louis University
800/SLU-FORU

University of Missouri-St. Louis
888/NURSE-UM

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Professional Associations

National
American Nurses Association
Discover Nursing
National League for Nursing

State
Missouri Nursing Coalition
Missouri Professional And Practical Nursing Student Loan Program
Missouri State Board of Nursing

Additional Information

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