Anybody still doing or just did or thinking about doing CNS?

[stepbystep12]

It has been so quite here I am just wondering am I the only one thinking about this route? Anybody else? For those who changed their minds about CNS what did you do instead? Is this still a viable area? Why are we all so quiet about it?

[moonshadeau, ADN, BSN, MSN, RN, APN, NP, CNS]

Yes in Wisconsin a CNS is recognized as an APN, which allowed me to have a few other options.

I even had interviewed for one position for a surgery center as infectious disease/management. After hearing about what they wanted for the job, I told them that they were looking for a CNS and didn't know it. They asked what a CNS was and I explained to them. They only were going to be paying like 50 K for salary and I didn't take the job. They did post it as a CNS position afterwards though, but I don't think that had any bites.

I ended up going back for my NP and have been working in that role for 4 years. I do miss my CNS and try to incorporate it when I can

[traumaRUs, MSN, APRN]

Glad you found something that make you happy.

[SHGR, MSN, RN, CNS]

I'm in a CNS program now. Two more semesters to go after this one (anticipated graduation December 2014). I'm not too worried about finding something that I'll love- if not advanced DM management, then I'll do case management. My current job incorporates both so I have a strong background. I'm in WI as well. Moonshadeau, that's a great story.