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Clinical Nurse Specialist
License Description A clinical nurse specialist (CNS) is an RN who has completed advanced nursing education (usually a master's or doctorate degree) and is certified by the New York State Education Department as a "Clinical Nurse Specialist" or "CNS" in a specialty area of practice. The New York State Education Department certifies CNSs in the following specialty practice areas: Adult Health, Pediatrics, Psychiatric/Mental Health, and Oncology.
Licensing Agency
NYS Education Department
State Board for Nursing
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12234
(518) 474 3817 ext 120
NURSEBD@nysed.gov
Active Status Active
Certification Certification required
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Education Degree required
Exam Third-party exam required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 02/14/2023
Physical Requirements No physical requirements
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