NACNS :: National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists

Member Benefits

NACNS members represent broad scope of specialties across the continuum of care. NACNS priorities and activities are directed by the organization's 2011 strategic goals:

Increase visibility and influence of CNSs.
Serve as the national authority for CNS practice and education.
Promote CNS research in order to further define the benefit the CNS brings to quality, patient safety, and cost of healthcare delivery.
Expand the influence of NACNS by enhancing professional leadership qualities among NACNS members.

NACNS membership benefits include:

A subscription to Clinical Nurse Specialist: The Journal for Advanced Nursing Practice -6 issues annually ($97.91 value)
The NACNS Newsletter, published in the Journal, providing an update of the organization's activities.
E-newsletter which provides updates on health policy and practice issues.
Reduced registration rates for the annual NACNS Conference.
Opportunities to be involved on a state and national level.
Participation in activities that directly impact NACNS and, ultimately, CNS practice across the country.
Expert consultation to support effective CNS influence on state legislative and regulatory initiatives.
Discount fees for ANCC CNS exams.
Assistance in the development of regional and local NACNS affiliates.
Networking.
Representation in policy forums addressing your concerns about regulation, certification, reimbursement and other legislative and regulatory issues.
Communication via the NACNS website.

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