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In the Australian Health System, however, a '''clinical nurse specialist''' refers to a promotional position, rather than a qualification. | In the Australian Health System, however, a '''clinical nurse specialist''' refers to a promotional position, rather than a qualification. | ||
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*[[Nurse practitioner]] | *[[Nurse practitioner]] | ||
*[[Advanced practice nurse]] | *[[Advanced practice nurse]] | ||
*[[Master of Science in Nursing]] | *[[Master of Science in Nursing]] | ||
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Revision as of 16:16, 13 March 2009
A clinical nurse specialist (CNS) is an advanced practice nurse, with a Master of Science in Nursing. A CNS is similar to a nurse practitioner, however their focus is based on clinical expertise with influence in 3 spheres: patient/family, nurse-nurse and system.
In the Australian Health System, however, a clinical nurse specialist refers to a promotional position, rather than a qualification.