Transforming Patient Care and
Cultivating a Legacy of Nursing Excellence
The California Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (CACNS) is a vibrant and engaged community that unites Clinical Nurse Specialists across California. With members organized into three distinct regions and various regional collaboratives, we are dedicated to supporting the evolving needs of the CNS role throughout the state. Our organization is led by a committed board of 15 members and supported by multiple volunteer-driven committees, all working collaboratively to advance our mission and empower CNSs.
Torrance, CA
June 17th, 2025
Santa Monica, CA
September 20th, 2025
Recent News & Announcements
Join us at the CACNS Legislative/Regulatory Webinar titled Basics of Reaching Out to an Assemblymember: The CNS's Voice in the California Legislature, a 3-hour virtual course designed to inform and guide California Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs) in making first contact with the state assembly or senate member...
Join us at the CACNS Southern California (Torrance) Regional Event, sponsored by Baxter, on June 17, 2025 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm at Primo Italia. Our guest speaker, Angela Craig, MS, APN, CCNS, CCRN, will discuss the latest guidelines and best practices for sepsis care. This event will cover the National Sepsis...
Save the Date Connect with CNS colleagues across California at the 2025 CACNS Annual Conference on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center. The theme this year, Synergy in Collaboration: Bridging Ideas and Impact, celebrates the pivotal role of CNSs in fostering partnerships that translate...
Join us for an engaging luncheon at the CACNS Northern California (Napa) Regional Event, sponsored by Becton Dickinson (BD), on May 3, 2025 from 11:00am to 3:00pm at The Grove at Copia. Our guest speaker, Melissa Murphy-Mento, RN, MSN, VA-BC, will discuss the scope and impact of hospital-onset bacteremia and provide...
Nursing Events
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 8:00am PT
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 1:00pm CT
Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 8:00am PT
Job Opportunities
Aya Healthcare has an immediate opening for the following position: PACU Registered Nurse in...
Aya Healthcare has an immediate opening for the following position: Cath Lab Registered Nurse in...
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Aya Healthcare has an immediate opening for the following position: Labor and Delivery Registered...
On-Demand CE Activities
Designed to be completed on your own schedule this intensive training course is a must for ALL nurses, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, legal nurse consultants, nurse educators, and ri
Offers 24.5 CE credits
Available until December 31, 2025
This eLearning course includes UNLIMITED access to the latest content according to the 2020 CCRN Test Plan.
Clinical topics: Acute Coronary Syndrome, Acute Heart Failure, Acute Myocardial Infarction, Anemia of CKD, Autoimmune Disorders, Bleeding Disorders, Cardiovascular Disease, COPD, Diabetes, Health Literacy, Heart Disease, Hepatitis, Infectious Disease, Kidney Disease, Metabolic Disorders, Nephrology, PAH (Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension), Pulmonary Fibrosis, Respiratory, Stroke
Offers 12.0 contact hours
Available until May 28, 2026
Imagine you are taking care of your patient and suddenly grasp that an emergency situation is unfolding. Do you know what to do?
Offers 18.75 CE credits
Available until December 31, 2025