I support the revision of the current Clinical Nurse Specialist regulations based upon the Consensus Model for APRN Regulations. Master and doctoral prepared nurses in the areas of education, administration, and informatics make many important contributions to the health of the public. However, for CNS’s who provide direct care to patients, I believe that a revision of current regulations is necessary. Public safety and need for greater access to care calls for an alignment of the education, accreditation, certification, and licensure of all APRNs who provide direct care to patients. CNS’s are unique in that the scope of practice often focuses on specialty areas that require unique knowledge to work with the patient, their care providers, nurses, and the healthcare organization as a whole. Please support the proposed changes and vote “yes” for patient safety and improved access to care.