Clinical+nurse+specialist


 * Category: ** (** Nursing) **


 * Career ** : ** Clinical Nurse Specialist **


 * Job Description: ** A **clinical nurse specialist** is an advanced practice nurse who cares focus on a specific patient population. They can specialize in certain types of diseases (such as diabetes or cardiovascular disease), can work in many different medical environments (such as operating room, emergency room or critical care), and can focus on a variety of procedures (such as surgical or clinical). Needless to say, the CNS career can be quite versatile ** Source; **[]


 * Educational Requirements: ** Certification as a Clinical Nurse Specialist requires the nurse to show competency in specific areas. The first requirement for certification is completion of a higher education nursing program with a clinical focus. Many 4-year universities offer certificate programs

Graceland University University of Phoenix College of Health and Human Services University of Cincinnati - College of Nursing
 * Colleges or Universities Programs of Study: **
 * Clinical Nurse Specialist **


 * Salary Range: ** ** (Clinical Nurse Specialist) **
 * The median salary for a clinical nurse specialist in the United States is $80,007 in 2009. Salary will vary, however, based on region, employer, and years of experience, and ranges from $65,000 to $110,000 **