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.
Recent News & Announcements
You are cordially invited to attend the 2026 CACNS Pharmacology Conference titled Educate, Elevate, Empower: Prescriptive Authority and Transformative Leadership on Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 8:00am to 12:00pm PT. This dynamic program brings advanced practice clinicians together to explore high-impact...
Dear CACNS Family, It was such a joy to see so many of you at our annual conference. The energy in the room was palpable—shared expertise from the podium and poster sessions, inspiring insights from our speakers, and meaningful personal conversations with each of you. In those moments, I was reminded why I am so...
You are invited to join the CACNS Student Forum, a virtual forum designed to support CNS students as they explore the Clinical Nurse Specialist role and build confidence in articulating their professional impact. This interactive session will focus on the transition from bedside nursing to the APRN role by...
Join us at the CACNS Southern California (Los Angeles) Regional Event, sponsored by Cytovale, on February 5, 2026 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar. Our guest speaker, Hollis “Bud” O’Neal, MD, MSc, will explore how IntelliSep helps care teams assess sepsis earlier, enabling timely...
Nursing Events
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 9:00am ET
Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 8:00am PT
Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 8:00am PT
Job Opportunities
Posting Date03/05/20262420 Del Paso RdSte 135, Sacramento, California, 95834-9673, United States...
Adventist Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a nursing job...
Adventist Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) OR - Operating Room for a nursing job in...
Adventist Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a nursing job...
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, 2026
This eLearning course includes UNLIMITED access to the latest content according to the 2025 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
In educational partnership with the Institute for Functional Medicine, this course offers a robust curriculum focused on the practical application of evidence-based nutrition in nursing.
Clinical topics: Nutrition, Pediatrics, Primary Care
Offers 50.0 contact hours
Available until July 23, 2026