I have been  practicing as a Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist in Adult Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing for the last 30 years, and have had a private practice of psychotherapy in alexandria for the last 14 years. Research  supports that CNSs deliver safe and effective health care services.  This is a critical initiative to align  regulations regarding CNSs  practice in accordance with the Consensus Model for APRN Regulations .I  endorse support of  revising the regulations for CNS in accordance with the Consensus Model for APRN Regulations

As a mental health therapist in Virginia, it has been difficult to be limited in scope of practice due to the state regulations that are not consistent with most of the other states in the US.  Thank you for working to change this.

CNS's have the expertise to offer their client's comprehensive mental health treatment.  I support the designation of the term APRN  to include CNS's in the Virginia regulations.