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.
Santa Monica, CA
September 20th, 2025
Recent News & Announcements
Attend the next virtual Quarterly Education Meeting (QEM) on July 17, 2025 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm PST with guest speaker Grace Sund, MSN, RN, CPNP, CPHON, CNS. Learn how to assess and manage discomfort in nonverbal pediatric patients with developmental delays and behavioral health needs. This session covers tools...
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...
Nursing Events
Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 1:00pm CT
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 1:00pm CT
Job Opportunities
Posting Date07/09/20253501 Mall View RdSte 109, Bakersfield, California, 93306-3045, United...
CoreCivic is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Correctional Mental Health for a nursing job in...
CoreCivic is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Correctional for a nursing job in National City,...
CoreCivic is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Correctional for a nursing job in Coronado,...
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.
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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