National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists

08/21/2026

📣 Lead, serve, and shape the future of NACNS: 2027 Nominations are open!

Are you ready to help shape the future of the Clinical Nurse Specialist profession? NACNS is seeking passionate and dedicated leaders to serve in the following elected positions:

➡️ President-Elect (1)
➡️ Secretary/Treasurer (1)
➡️ Board Director at Large (3)
➡️ Nominating Committee Members (4)

Nominations will be accepted through September 14, 2026.

Want to learn more? Join the NACNS 2027 Nominations Webinar on August 26 at 11:00 AM ET to learn about the nomination process, explore open leadership opportunities, and have your questions answered.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3S2PhsT

08/03/2026

One month until ! 🎉

This year's theme, Amplify, is a call to elevate the voice, value, and visibility of Clinical Nurse Specialists and the essential role they play in advancing healthcare.

Every day, CNSs improve patient outcomes, strengthen nursing practice, drive evidence-based care, and lead system-wide innovations. Yet many of these contributions happen behind the scenes. CNS Week is an opportunity to make that impact more visible by celebrating the expertise, leadership, and measurable results CNSs bring to patients, nurses, and healthcare organizations.

From September 1-7, we'll come together to amplify the profession, share our stories, recognize colleagues who are transforming care, and help others better understand the unique value of the CNS role.

Throughout the week, NACNS will share resources, spotlight CNS achievements, and host the "Amplify the CNS: Making the Invisible Indispensable" Town Hall with NACNS President Jackie Iseler.

Learn more and start planning your celebration: https://bit.ly/3Sbo1Iz

07/29/2026

We're pleased to share this upcoming event from our Alabama affiliate. Learn more and register below!

Ready to earn CEUs and strengthen your pharmacology knowledge?

Registration is now open for the AACNS Virtual Pharmacology Conference!

📅 September 4, 2026
🕗 8:00 AM–3:00 PM CST
🎯 Theme: Drug Safety & Patient Protection

Join us virtually for a full day of practical education from expert presenters.

📝 Register here: https://forms.gle/c5axVpmbbNqE9emK8

We hope to see you there!

07/28/2026

Become a part of the NEW NACNS Corporate Council and connect your organization with influential Clinical Nurse Specialists and healthcare decision-makers across the country.

Through this exclusive partnership program, Corporate Council members gain year-round opportunities to build relationships, share thought leadership, access valuable clinical insights, and engage directly with NACNS leadership.

Explore the Strategic, Champion, National, and Supporting Partner levels and discover the benefits that best align with your goals.

Learn more and apply today: https://nacns.org/connect/corporate-council/

07/24/2026

Will you help amplify the future of Clinical Nurse Specialists this September? Save the date for CNS Week 2026, when Clinical Nurse Specialists across the country will come together to celebrate and spread awareness of the critical role CNSs play in advancing healthcare.

Get ready to share your experiences, celebrate your colleagues, and help others better understand the impact of Clinical Nurse Specialists. You especially won't want to miss these highlights:

🏛️ CNS Week Town Hall with NACNS President Jackie Iseler
🌟 Daily Inspiration and Spotlights
📣 Resources and Tools to Help You Share Your CNS Pride

Learn more about CNS Week 2026 and start planning your celebration: https://nacns.org/cns-week-2026/

07/15/2026

📣 Student Poster Submissions are OPEN!

Graduate Clinical Nurse Specialist students are invited to share their research, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement projects at the NACNS 2027 Annual Conference—March 1–4 in Kansas City!

🎓 Showcase your work | 🤝 Connect with CNS leaders | 📄 Present your poster

🗓 Deadline: September 27, 2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Submit your student poster and amplify your impact: https://bit.ly/3T2LifT

07/10/2026

July Webinar - Register Today!

Lost in Transition: Examining Impact of Medication Errors at Care Transition

Speaker: Carrie Bennett, DNP, RN, APNP, GCNS-BC, Clinical Nurse Specialist, UnityPoint Health - Meriter Hospital, Madison, WI

Description: This live webinar offers 1 hour of advanced pharmacology contact hours and will use a case study approach to examine the role of the CNS in identifying and preventing medication errors during care transitions for older adults.

Date: July 21, 2026, 12 PM - 1 PM EST

NACNS members and non-members welcome. There will be a $25 fee for non-members to attend.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4vV5Wgl

06/30/2026

Amplifying together means sharing knowledge, celebrating innovation, and elevating the impact of Clinical Nurse Specialists across our profession. Whether advocating on Capitol Hill—as NACNS leaders did last week in Washington, DC, amplifying the voice of the CNS community with elected officials—or sharing outcomes and innovations with peers, every action helps strengthen and advance CNS practice.

One way NACNS members can make an impact is by getting involved with the 2027 NACNS Annual Conference! Learn more: https://bit.ly/440ZNTP

💬 What does "Let's amplify together" mean to you? Share your thoughts in the comments.

06/18/2026

Lead. Innovate. Be recognized.

Applications for the CNSI Fellow Program are now open—celebrating Clinical Nurse Specialists who are shaping the future of healthcare.

Join a legacy of excellence. Apply by September 30, 2026.

Learn More & Apply Today! https://bit.ly/4ehAnHo

06/12/2026

📣 Call for Abstracts is OPEN!

Be part of the NACNS 2027 Annual Conference—March 1–4 in Kansas City!

We’re looking for voices across healthcare to share ideas, innovations, and real-world impact.

🎤 Podium | 🧠 Symposium | 📚 Workshops | 📄 Posters & more

🗓 Deadline: August 13, 2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Submit your work and help shape the conversation in nursing: https://brnw.ch/21x3jhR