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Clinical Nurse Specialist

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AVG. SALARY

$76,920

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EDUCATION

Master's degree

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JOB OUTLOOK

Stable

What To Learn

High School

What high school courses should you take if you're interested in this career? Get your answers from the Health Science cluster Therapeutic Services pathway.

Education Level

Education training and experience are required at different levels for success in different occupations.

Master's degree

Clinical nurse specialists (CNSs) must earn a master's degree in nursing and typically already have 1 or more years of work experience as an RN or in a related field. CNSs who conduct research typically need a doctoral degree.

Extra Requirements

Registered nurses must have a nursing license issued by the state in which they work. To become licensed, nurses must graduate from an approved nursing program and pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN). For more information on the NCLEX-RN and a list of state boards of nursing, visit the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.

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Contact

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  • 1-800-GO-TO-XAP (1-800-468-6927)
    From outside the U.S., please call +1 (424) 750-3900

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