Is there a place for Clinical Nurse Specialists in Aesthetic Nursing?

[NurseStelri]

Hello all!

I am a new graduate RN, with my masters degree as a CNS not an NP.

Now first let me say, I am not trying to utilize my advanced degree right now because I went through a MEPN program and know I need to gain some years of RN experience first before I apply for any APRN positions.

Here is my question: I just got hired on at a Medical Spa as a Aesthetic RN. Assuming I love this area of nursing what would my career look like down the road when I want to start utilizing my MSN? I have researched a bit and can't find any info on CNS, only that NPs can do initial assessments & have their own Med Spas. CNS's typically are in the hospital setting but I did have a preceptor who was a NP and her hospital asked her to take a CNS position (in an anesthesia pre-operative evaluation clinic) and she received training to be a CNS. I know the schooling is different so I can't see myself going back for an NP but hopefully there is a place for Clinical Nurse Specialists in Aesthetic Nursing?

I know I am getting ahead of myself but I am just curious if anyone else has been in this situation or knows someone who has? I am not against hospital nursing (and hope to get a position in acute care soon) but just in case I stick with this job I don't want my degree to go to waste :/

[lhflanurseNP, APRN]

You will need to look at your state's statutes. Each state is a little (or alot) different in regards to various degrees and what the entails. I have seen postings where a CNS can write prescriptions and have somewhat an autonomous state while others are a more specialized "RN". As an aesthetics nurse, you will probably have more "autonomy" as it is more specialized area. As I mentioned, review your state's statutes as well as aesthetitian regulations.