NWCNS affiliate represents CNS and CNS students in Washington, Idaho, Wyoming and Montana areas. We provide membership support for APRN practices, networking, and support of evidence-based practice for patient care. We welcome those who are in the practice, learning the practice, or who support the practice.
A Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is a Masters or Doctoral prepared Advanced Practice Registered Nurse whose function is to improve outcomes through evidence-based practice in direct patient care, expert communication, consultation, and care coordination. The CNS is a Clinical Practice Expert, Educator, Leader, Researcher and Consultant, influencing three spheres of practice: Patient Care, Nursing, and Systems.


A Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is a Masters or Doctoral prepared Advanced Practice Registered Nurse whose function is to improve outcomes
through evidence-based practice in direct patient care, expert communication, consultation, and care coordination. The CNS is a Clinical Practice Expert, Educator, Leader, Researcher and Consultant, influencing three spheres of practice: Patient Care, Nursing, and Systems
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