Clinical Nurse Specialist

Clinical nurse specialists are leaders in healthcare. They are trained in advanced physiology, pharmacology, and physical assessment in a specialized area of nursing practice. They provide diagnosis and treatment of acute or chronic illness in an identified population of patients with emphasis on specialist care for at-risk patients and/or populations.

Education Requirements:

  • Current RN
  • Master’s Degree with emphasis in clinical nursing

Certification, Registration, and/or Licensure Requirements:

  • RN Licensue
  • Certification examination for area of speciality