Action | Review of requirements for clinical nurse specialists |
Stage | NOIRA |
Comment Period | Ended on 1/18/2012 |
I am supportive of revising the current clinical nurse specialists regulations based upon the Consensus Model for APRN Regulations. By adopting the language of this model, the VIrginia Board of Nursing can ensure uniformity in licensure, accreditation, certification, and education to facilitate the regulation of safe and competent advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) including clinical nurse specialists. Nationally, CNSs have always been recognized as one of the 4 APRN roles. Thank you for your consideration.