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Clinical Nurse Specialist Healthcare Taxonomy Code 364SC2300X
As of today, the following are the total number of Chronic Care Clinical Nurse Specialists nationally, in your State, and near your location.
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Medicare
The following are the total number of Chronic Care 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.
The diagram below shows all the Chronic Care Clinical Nurse Specialists across the country, represented by blue bubbles. The larger the bubble, the greater the concentration of providers in that area. Red bubbles represent Medicare-excluded providers, with the larger bubbles indicating a higher percentage of excluded providers in that region. You can change the bubble size to be based on exclusions from the Size menu.
What do Chronic Care Clinical Nurse Specialists do?
Chronic Care Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs) are advanced practice registered nurses who specialize in the care of patients with chronic conditions, such as heart failure, diabetes, and COPD.
They utilize their expert knowledge and skills to coordinate care, provide education, promote patient self-management, and enhance overall quality of care through direct patient care and system-level improvements, such as implementing evidence-based practices and leading multidisciplinary teams.
What they do
Advanced Practice Expertise: A CNS is a type of Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with a Master’s or Doctoral degree in nursing.
Specialized Knowledge: They focus on specific patient populations with chronic illnesses, requiring advanced knowledge of conditions such as heart failure, diabetes, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Direct Patient Care: CNSs coach patients on self-care, provide patient and family education, and contribute to the development of individualized care plans.
System-Level Improvement: They also work “behind the scenes” to improve healthcare delivery by leading the adoption of evidence-based practices, mentoring other nurses, and refining patient care processes.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: CNSs act as a bridge among healthcare disciplines, coordinating care across settings to ensure a seamless patient experience.
Chronic Care Clinical Nurse Specialist Role
Promoting Self-Management: They empower patients to take an active role in managing their conditions, thereby slowing disease progression and improving quality of life.
Improving Patient Outcomes: By providing specialized care and coordinating with other healthcare providers, CNSs play a crucial role in enhancing patient outcomes for individuals with chronic conditions.
Reducing Costs: Their efforts to promote self-care and prevent complications can help lower overall costs associated with chronic illnesses.
Evidence-Based Practice Leadership: They play a key role in translating research into practice, ensuring that patients receive the most current and effective treatments.
How Chronic Care Clinical Nurse Specialists Are Unique
- The National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS) emphasizes that CNSs are uniquely prepared to manage complex, chronic conditions and lead collaboration within and across healthcare settings.
- Their practice spans the entire wellness continuum, from health promotion to acute and primary care, making them valuable at every stage of a patient’s journey with a chronic illness.