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
Join the CACNS Quarterly Education Meeting (QEM) for an engaging virtual Q&A session with Roxanne Gould, our lobbyist and legislative analyst, as we explore the ongoing journey toward Full Practice Authority (FPA) for California Clinical Nurse Specialists. This free session will highlight the key milestones...
California CNSs, we are at a pivotal juncture. Our organization is moving forward with new steps toward achieving full practice authority, which will enhance our ability to deliver patient care independently and elevate our impact across the healthcare landscape. To succeed, we need every CNS—regardless of CACNS...
Join us at the next CACNS Student Forum as we explore how Clinical Nurse Specialists can assess Return on Investment (ROI) and highlight the true value of their work. Learn practical tools to track your impact and leave with a simple example you can start using today, such as documenting outcomes, cost savings, and...
Dear CACNS Members, We are excited to announce that nominations are now open for CACNS leadership positions: President-Elect, Treasurer, and Recording Secretary. This is a wonderful opportunity to contribute your voice, leadership, and vision to the future of our organization. We encourage you to consider nominating...
Nursing Events
Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 8:00am ET
Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 8:00am PT
Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 1:00pm PT
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 8:00am PT
Job Opportunities
Tenet Desert is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Director Labor and Delivery for a nursing job in...
Tenet Desert is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Manager, Clinic for a nursing job in Palm...
Tenet North Cal is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Manager, ED - Emergency Department for a...
Tenet North Cal is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Director Med Surg / Telemetry for a nursing...
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
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
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