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.
Napa, CA
May 3rd, 2025
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,...
Nursing Events
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