TRAITS

for Success

like solving problems

enjoy teaching

work well under stressful

  conditions

strong communication skills
 
linical nurse specialists are advanced practice registered
nurses who function in one of a number of nursing's areas of
specialization.  They may provide direct care to patients, teach in a
variety of health care settings, and work as researchers, consultants,
or nurse managers.  Clinical nurse specialists often choose to
practice in specialty areas such as cardiology, pediatrics or mental
health.  As nursing and other health fields become more complex,
the demand for clinical nurse specialists will grow.

 
Average Starting Salary $68,619    
 
Areas of Specialization
Cardiovascular
Community Health
Critical Care
Geriatrics
Home Health
Maternal Infant Nursing
Mental Health
Neonatology
Oncology
Pediatrics
Pulmonary Care
Rehabilitation
Surgery
 
Work Environment
Community agencies
Healthcare systems
Hospitals
Industry
Nursing homes
Private homes
Private practice settings
Public health departments
Research centers
School
 
 
 
Academic Requirements
A college preparatory diploma is
recommended.  In order to enter a
clinical nurse specialist program one
must be prepared as a registered nurse
with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
(BSN) degree and hold a current nursing
license. Programs last one to two years and
lead to a Master of Science in Nursing
(MSN).
 
 
Licensure, Certification and
Registration
Registered nursing licensure is
required by the Georgia Board of
Nursing.  Certification is offered in
many specialties through the
American Nurses Association and
other national certifying boards.
 
Professional Organizations
American Nurses Association
(800) 274-4ANA
www.nursingworld.org
 
Georgia Board of Nursing
(478) 207-2440
www.sos.state.ga.us/plb/rn
 
Georgia Nursing Association
(404) 325-5536
www.georgianurses.org
 
National Association of Clinical
     Nurse Specialists
(717) 234-6799
www.nacns.org
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Master's Degree Advanced Certificate
Armstrong Atlantic State University Armstrong Atlantic State University
Georgia College & State University Georgia Southern University
Georgia Southern University Georgia State University
Georgia State University  
Medical College of Georgia  
Mercer University  
   
 
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