Action | Review of requirements for clinical nurse specialists |
Stage | NOIRA |
Comment Period | Ended on 1/18/2012 |
PMHCNS-BC are advanced practice nurses. The have advanced degress, and have passed ANCC certification requirements. They have been in practice for many years and were treating patients before Psych NP's arrive. They have been licensed as independant practitioners and have been reimbursed by insurance companies for years. Some states acknowledge their expertise and other states do not. I support the this regulatory action.