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Clinical Nurse Specialist
Clinical Nurse Specialists develop uniform standards for quality care and work with staff nurses to ensure that those standards are being met. They are required to possess strong managerial skills and an ability to anticipate potential staff/patient conflicts.
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Median Annual Salary
$76,209
Educational Requirements
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Master’s or Ph.D in a clinical nursing specialty. There is also a CNS certification process provided by the American Nurses Credentialing Center
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Related Organizations
National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists
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