Clinical Nurse Specialist Resources

CNA

Clinical Nurse Specialist [PDF, 118.6 KB](position statement)

Pan-Canadian Core Competencies for the Clinical Nurse Specialist [PDF, 511.3 KB]

Strengthening the Role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist in Canada — Pan-Canadian Roundtable Discussion: Summary Report [PDF, 989 KB]

Strengthening the Role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist in Canada — Background Paper [PDF, 1.1 MB]

Canadian Centre for Advanced Practice Nursing Research (CCAPNR)

The Clinical Nurse Specialist — Getting a Good Return on Healthcare Investment (brochure)

“Clinical Nurse Specialists Working with First Nations and Inuit Communities” (journal article)

“The Consultation Component of the Clinical Nurse Specialist Role” (journal article)

“Practice Patterns and Perceived Impact of Clinical Nurse Specialist Roles in Canada: Results of a National Survey” (journal article)

Canadian CNS organizations

Clinical Nurse Specialist Association of Canada

Clinical Nurse Specialist Association of British Columbia

Clinical Nurse Specialist Association of Ontario

Clinical Nurse Specialists of Manitoba Interest Group

International CNS organizations

American Nurses Credentialing Center

National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (U.S.)

Society for Clinical Nurse Specialist Education (U.S.)