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Clinical Nurse Specialist Healthcare Taxonomy Code 364SM0705X
As of today, the following are the total number of Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialists nationally, in your state, and near your location.
Medicare
The following are the total number of Medical-Surgical 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 Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialists do?
A Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist (Med-Surg CNS) is an advanced-practice registered nurse who provides expert nursing care for adult patients with a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions and those recovering from surgery.
They use their deep clinical knowledge and leadership skills to implement evidence-based practices, mentor staff, improve patient care processes, and serve as a resource for complex patient scenarios within the medical-surgical unit.
What they do
Expert Practice: Provide expert, direct nursing care for patients with diverse medical conditions and surgical needs.
Leadership: Guide the adoption and implementation of evidence-based practices in the unit.
Mentorship and Consultation: Act as a resource and mentor for other nurses, offering guidance on complex cases, advanced therapies, and procedures.
Improving Care: Identify needs for practice changes and translate research findings into bedside practice to improve the quality and safety of patient care.
Specialized Knowledge: Possess in-depth knowledge of various diseases, treatments, and care strategies, often specializing in areas like wound care or chronic illness management.
Areas of Focus
Post-operative care: Managing patients recovering from surgical procedures.
Chronic illness management: Caring for patients with long-term conditions.
Acute condition management: Addressing sudden or severe onset of illnesses.
Wound and infection management: Providing specialized care for wounds and infections.
How to Become a Med-Surg CNS
- Earn a Bachelor’s Degree: Obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.
- Gain Experience: Work as an experienced registered nurse in medical-surgical settings.
- Pursue Advanced Education: Complete a Master’s-level program or a post-graduate certificate in Clinical Nurse Specialist studies.