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Clinical Nurse Specialist

Healthcare
Advanced Nursing and Physician Assistants
Clinical Nurse Specialist

Direct nursing staff in the provision of patient care in a clinical practice setting, such as a hospital, hospice, clinic, or home. Ensure adherence to established clinical policies, protocols, regulations, and standards.

At a Glance

Clinical Nurse Specialist. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 2.7 years. Top skills: Registered Nurse (RN), Training And Development, Clinical Nursing.

Avg Annual Salary

Not available

Typical Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience

2.7 years

Job Postings

7

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Clinical Nurse Specialists

Bright Outlook

Median Wage

$93,600/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+4.9%

Education

Bachelor's degree

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (5)

Clinical Nursing

4.6

Educational Assessment

4.1

Nursing

3.9

Nursing Practices

3.8

Clinical Experience

3.4

Common Skills (4)

Training And Development

4.8

Influencing Skills

4.5

Planning

4.3

Research

3.6

Certifications (1)

Registered Nurse (RN)

5.0

Related Specializations

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