By: NursingLink.com

Job Description

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.



Median Salary

$76,209

Education Requirements

Master’s or Ph.D in a clinical nursing specialty. There is also a CNS certification process provided by the American Nurses Credentialing Center

Job Outlook

The need for clinical nurse specialists is expected to grow.