Clinical Nurse Specialist (APRN-CNS)

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<h3>Occupational Description</h3><br>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. <br><h3>Licensure Requirements</h3><br>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.<br><h3>Fees</h3><br>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.<br><h3>Renewal</h3><br>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.