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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

Join us for an engaging luncheon at the CACNS Northern California (Napa) Regional Event, sponsored by Becton Dickinson (BD), on May 3, 2025 from 11:00am to 3:00pm at The Grove at Copia. Our guest speaker, Melissa Murphy-Mento, RN, MSN, VA-BC, will discuss the scope and impact of hospital-onset bacteremia and provide...

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,...

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Nursing Events

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Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:00pm ET

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Webinar/Online

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 8:00am PT

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Webinar/Online

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 9:00am ET

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Napa, CA

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 11:00am PT

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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 session is tailored for nurses to navigate recent legislative changes impacting the Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment/Neglect coursework in New York State.

Offers 2.0 CE credits

Available until May 1, 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

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