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.
Burbank, CA
April 4th, 2025
Recent News & Announcements
We have just concluded the annual National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS) conference, where approximately 600 CNS professionals from the United States and Canada gathered to share innovative insights and engage in valuable networking. The 2025-2026 President’s Theme, “Collaborate,” was unveiled....
Join us for the CACNS Student Forum to hear from Luana Weeks, MSN, APRN, AGCNS-BC and Chelsea Bostelman, MSN, APRN, AGCNS-BC, OCN as they share insights from their international CNS experiences. We will also discuss best practices for poster display before hearing from CNS students who submitted their work. Do not...
Join us for an engaging Southern California (Burbank) Regional Event sponsored by Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals on the front line of Hepatorenal Syndrome-Acute Kidney Injury (HRS-AKI). Our guest speaker, Sammy Saab MD, AGAF, MPH, will provide a deeper understanding of HRS-AKI risk factors, early recognition,...
We invite you to the upcoming Quarterly Education Meeting (QEM) on April 3, 2025 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm PST with guest speaker Marilyn Bazinski, DNP, RN, AGCNS-BC, PMGT-BC. This virtual conference will explore the importance of adopting a tiered approach to PRN analgesic dosing. Attendees will learn to enhance...
Nursing Events
Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 8:15am ET
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On-Demand CE Activities
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Offers 24.5 CE credits
Available until December 31, 2025
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Offers 18.75 CE credits
Available until December 31, 2025