Advanced Practice - CNS
GeorgiaNo new licenses issued
- Exam
- State exam
- Education
- Specific course
- Experience
- Not reported
- Background check
- Not reported
A clinical nurse specialist (CNS) is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who specializes in a specific nursing area. CNSs are responsible for improving patient care and outcomes, and meeting the needs of patients, clinicians, and organizations.
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Stand-alone license
- Exam
- State exam required
- Education
- Specific course required
- Certification
- No mention of certification
Issuing body
- Board
- Georgia Board of Nursing
- Address
- 237 Coliseum Drive Macon, GA 31217
- Phone
- (478) 207-2440
- Agency website
- https://sos.ga.gov/index.php/licensing
- Last updated
- September 10, 2024
Occupations (O*NET)
- Registered Nurse 29-1141.00
- Registered Nurse (RN) 29-1141.01
- Registered Nurse (RN) 29-1141.02
- Clinical Nurse Specialist 29-1141.04
Source and verification
This record is Georgia's report to the Analyst Resource Center, published by CareerOneStop (October 2024 export). Everything shown comes only from that report.
Before you apply, confirm every detail with Georgia Board of Nursing — see the issuing body section above.
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