Can A CNS work as a staff nurse?

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  1. This is a discussion on Can A CNS work as a staff nurse? in Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS), part of Advanced Practice Nursing ... SO I got in to a CNS program. CNS was a long term goal but with the GI Bill running out a a few...

    by Aug 8, '12
    SO I got in to a CNS program. CNS was a long term goal but with the GI Bill running out a a few other things going on it seems like a good time to go to school.
    However I have 2 young kiddos and am enjoying working per diem 1-2 days a week.
    I am an ER nurse and I like it (dont love it, that's OK I love my other job-mommy)
    But I see doing this ER Per diem gig for 5-7 more years. Then going back and finding a full time job I love CNS-the traditional role seems to be a good fit. I never wanted to be an NP so I am not interested in that aspect of the role.

    My question if I get my Master's take the board and pass can I continue working as a staff per diem RN?
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    by dreamct Aug 8, '12 4:03 pm
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  4. Admin
    Aug 8, '12 by
    If you do so, you will be held to the standard of the highest license. I wouldn't do it.
  5. Aug 8, '12 by
    What does it mean to work to the standard of the highest license? If you are hired as a staff nurse you have to meet the expectations of the staff nurse job description. Ie reviewing and implementing orders, etc. You are not the provider.
  6. Aug 8, '12 by
    What does it mean to work to the standard of the highest license? If you are hired as a staff nurse you have to meet the expectations of the staff nurse job description. Ie assessing patients, reviewing and implementing orders, etc. You are not the provider.
  7. Admin
    Aug 8, '12 by
    You are held to the knowledge base of your license. For instance, I'm an adult and peds CNS wo works in nephrology. If I was to go back to my ER staff nurse position and the ER MD ordered a med that I as an APN should know is contraindicated I would be just as liable as th ordering MD. I would also beheld to the higher assessment skills.
  8. Aug 9, '12 by
    So in other words, the expectations and liability would be higher, but not the pay...