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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.

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...

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Nursing Events

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Downey, CA

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 8:00am PT

APR
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Webinar/Online

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 6:00pm PT

APR
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Burbank, CA

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 6:00pm PT

APR
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Webinar/Online

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 8:15am ET

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Fresno, CA · Position at DAVITA

Posting Date04/02/20254314 E Jensen Ave, Fresno, California, 93725-2105, United States of...

San Diego, CA · Position at CoreCivic

CoreCivic is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Correctional House Supervisor for a nursing job in...

Clovis, CA · Position at Community Medical Centers

Community Medical Centers is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Assistant Manager, Med Surg for a...

Clovis, CA · Position at Community Medical Centers

Community Medical Centers is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Assistant Manager, Med Surg for a...

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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

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