i'm a cns in il (northern chicagoland) and i know we are always looking for good cnss. especially individuals who are able to research and implement best practices in our hospitals while working with both medical and nursing staffs to certify that patients are getting the best care possible. cnss are invaluable assets that serve as the bridge between patients, nursing, medical, and administration. in my opinion, cns and nps are very different and i can't see them going anywhere anytime soon.