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Clinical Nurse Specialist Healthcare Taxonomy Code 364SE0003X
As of today, the following are the total number of Emergency Clinical Nurse Specialists nationally, in your State, and near your location.
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Medicare
The following are the total number of Emergency 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 Emergency 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 Emergency Clinical Nurse Specialists do?
Emergency Clinical Nurse Specialists (ECNSs) are advanced practice registered nurses with master’s or doctoral degrees who provide expert care and leadership in emergency settings, focusing on improving patient outcomes and healthcare systems.
They serve as expert clinicians and consultants, educate other staff, lead quality improvement initiatives, and advocate for patients.
To become an ECNS, nurses need a strong educational foundation, including a master’s degree, and may pursue certification to demonstrate their expertise in the demanding field of emergency care.
What they do
Direct and Indirect Patient Care: ECNSs provide direct patient care, assess complex situations, diagnose and treat injuries or illnesses, and develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs.
Consultation and Education: They act as a resource for other nurses and healthcare professionals, educating staff on evidence-based practices and improving overall care quality.
Leadership and Innovation: ECNSs identify and address core issues in the emergency department, leading initiatives to improve patient care, enhance patient satisfaction, and reduce costs.
Advocacy and Research: They serve as patient advocates, conduct research, and help to implement and evaluate new programs or policies to advance the nursing profession and improve patient outcomes.
Education
- Education: Obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Master’s or Doctoral Degree: Complete a master’s or doctoral degree with a focus on a specialized population or setting, such as acute care, with an emergency subspecialty.
- Experience: Gain significant experience working in an emergency department.
- Certification: Pass a certification exam from a recognized national certifying body, such as the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
- Ongoing Education: Maintain certification through continuous professional development.
Emergency Clinical Nurse Specialist Impact and Career Growth
Improved Patient Outcomes: ECNSs have demonstrated positive impacts, including reduced hospital readmissions, fewer patient falls, and better pain management.
Financial Benefits: Their focus on quality improvement can lead to significant cost savings for healthcare organizations.
Leadership Opportunities: With experience, ECNSs can advance into leadership roles, such as charge nurse, manager, or director of emergency services.