Providing the title of APRN for all advanced practice nurses including clinical nurse specialists will provide a simple uniform term for the public to understand that they are asking for and utliizing an advanced practice nurse.  This title will also release much energy for actually doing the work rather than talking about who is doing it and explaining to clients seeking our valued services who and what we are. I have practiced as a Psychiatric Mental Health CNS for over 35 years.

Thank you,

Noreen C. Thompson RN, MSN, PMHCNS-BC

University of Kansas