Clinical Nurse Specialist

Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS's) Are Certified To Practice As Clinical Experts, Consultants, Educators, And/Or Researchers In The Care Of Populations Of Patients Who Have Complex Health Problems Or Needs.

Other Information

License Application

https://www.ncbon.com/licensure-listing-advanced-practice-registered-nurse-aprn-clinical-nurse-specialist

Duration of License

2 Years

Authority

21 NCAC 36 .0228

Exam: No Exam
License Type: Registry

Reciprocity:
AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Fees

Application
$0.00
New License
$0.00
Renewal
$0.00
Reciprocity:
$0.00
Miscellaneous:
$0.00

Other Requirements

Must hold RN license valid for practice in NC and for those who graduated on/after 2015, must hold national CNS certification (which requires exam with certification board)

Licensing Authority

NC Board of Nursing
4516 Lake Boone Trail
Raleigh, NC 27607-
919-782-3211 Ext: 231

https://www.ncbon.com/licensure-listing-overview

Occupational Information

Registered Nurses

Occupational profile

Please check with your local City, County or Municipality for area specific license requirements they may have.