Clinical Nurse Specialist Interest Group

Who we Are

The Clinical Nurse Specialist Interest Group is an association of RNAO members or affiliates who are nurses committed to Advanced Nursing Practice

History
The Clinical Nurse Specialist Interest Group was formed in 1977. It became an official interest group of RNAO on September 13, 1979.

Purpose:
We support the role of Advanced Nursing Practice in Ontario by:

Providing opportunities for professional networking, support and problem-solving
Clarifying the CNS role within the nursing profession and among other health care professionals, providers and consumers
Promoting and defining advanced nursing practice
Addressing issues that affect clinical nursing practice and health care