Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
 
Board
Board of Nursing
 
chapter
Regulations of the Board of Nursing [18 VAC 90 ‑ 20]
Action Review of requirements for clinical nurse specialists
Stage NOIRA
Comment Period Ended on 1/18/2012
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1/6/12  8:41 am
Commenter: Susan L. Hanson, RN, MSN Southeastern Center for MH/DD/SAS

Clinical Nurse Specialists are APRNs
 

By adopting the language of this model, the Board can ensure uniformity in licensure,  accreditation, certification and education to faciliatate the regulation of safe,and competent , advanced practice registered nurses to include Clinical Nurse Specialists, in meeting the growing need for for health care delivery within the state.

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