karajoy

TraumaRus - that IS neat, that you did inpatient and outpatient clinical. I'm interested in both hospitalist work and FNP work... need to shadow more to figure out which route to take. PennCCRN - Yes, I think I will go the NP route.... I'm just confused as to what the difference is in training between CNS and NP. Maybe you can tell me, since you went through school recently? Seems like since they can do the same work, they should roll both under one title / school program (maybe all CNS into NPs) and grandfather in those currently working as CNSs. Also, where in the US are you located?

Thank you so much for your reply. I'm sure this is a super naive question, but - it seems to me that CNSs perform specialized roles similar to a NPs... Why has CNS become less popular? And are the credentials similar enough that CNSs could actually perform in the NP role? Or is there a huge difference that I'm just not seeing? THANKS, again!!!

Hello! I have been reading the threads to try to get an understanding of the CNS role. I live in PA, and we don't seem to have them here, though I've heard there are many in CA (I did live there in the past). I am researching CNS both for my own benefit (future career direction / clarification) and for a nursing class (I'm a mid-thirties, 2nd degree accel BSN student). Can anybody help to clarify a few points regarding CNS work? I'm wondering: - What are your daily responsibilities for patient care? - What are the advantages of being a CNS, in your opinion? The disadvantages? - Who do you work with / interact with most often at work as far as other professionals? I truly appreciate any feedback you can offer! :)