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Clinical Nurse Specialist Healthcare Taxonomy Code 364SN0000X
As of today, the following are the total number of Neonatal Clinical Nurse Specialists nationally, in your state, and near your location.
Medicare
The following are the total number of Neonatal Clinical Nurse Specialists who accept Medicare in your state, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.
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What do Neonatal Clinical Nurse Specialists do?
A Neonatal Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who provides expert clinical care, leads evidence-based practice initiatives, and improves patient and system-level outcomes for vulnerable newborns and their families.
They collaborate with the healthcare team, offering clinical expertise, education, advocacy, and leadership to enhance the quality of care in neonatal settings, from wellness to intensive care.
What they do
Advanced Clinical Practice: Provides expert, evidence-based care to neonates and their families, often in collaboration with other healthcare professionals.
System-Level Improvement: Focuses on improving patient outcomes and nursing practices at a broader organizational level, influencing entire systems of care.
Leadership & Education: Guides nursing staff, implements new practices, and serves as a clinical consultant, educator, and program planner.
Research & Quality Improvement: Bridges the gap between research and practice, bringing new evidence into the clinical environment and leading quality improvement initiatives.
Collaboration & Advocacy: Works with nurses, doctors, therapists, and families to ensure high standards of care and advocate for the needs of neonates and their families.
Role and Impact
- The CNS’s role is about creating meaningful, sustainable change by identifying care gaps, promoting best practices, and supporting both patients and healthcare teams.
- They serve as a crucial bridge between the direct patient care of bedside nursing and broader healthcare system leadership.
How to Become a Neonatal Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Requires advanced education, often a master’s or doctoral degree, from an accredited nursing program.
- Graduates become eligible to take the Neonatal Clinical Nurse Specialist certification exam, enabling them to specialize in the care of high-risk neonates.