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Clinical Nurse Specialist (APRN-CNS)
License Description

Occupational Description


An APRN-CNS is an individual who holds a basic RN license with additional education in leadership, systems innovation and management, health promotion, prevention, and disease management, is certified in that focus area, and holds an APRN license in Nebraska. In addition to the RN scope of practice and within the APRN role of nurse anesthesia, APRN-CNS practice can include conducting advanced assessment; ordering and interpreting diagnostic procedures; establishing primary and differential diagnoses; prescribing, ordering, administering and furnishing therapeutic measures; delegating and assigning therapeutic measures to assistive personnel; and consulting with other disciplines and providing referrals to health care agencies, health care providers, and community resources. 

Licensure Requirements


Applicants must: 1. Meet the Nebraska RN licensure requirements, or hold a valid multistate compact license with privilege to work in Nebraska; 2. Submit an official transcript documenting completion of an approved Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Anesthesia program;  3. Submit formal documentation of having passed a board approved certification examination.

Fees


APRN License- $68.00 RN License- $123.00; Additional $45.25 processing fee for a criminal background check. Certification fees may vary by national certification body standards.

Renewal


APRN and RN licenses expire on October 31 of each even-numbered year. The renewal fee is $68.00 for the APRN license and $123.00 for the RN license. 
Licensing Agency
Nebraska Dept. of Health & Human Services
Public Health Division, Licensure Unit, Office of Nursing
Public Health Division, Licensure Unit, Office of Nursing
301 Centennial Mall S
Lincoln, NE 68509
(402) 224 0317
ann.oertwich@nebraska.gov
Active Status Active
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Education Degree required
Exam State exam required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 08/09/2023
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