Clinical Nurse Specialist Salary Guide
Average Clinical Nurse Specialist Salary
$71.31/hour
The average salary for a Clinical Nurse Specialist is $71.31 per hour.
Last updated on May 21, 2024. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Last updated on May 21, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Clinical Nurse Specialist Career Guide
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Go to the guideTop Clinical Nurse Specialist Jobs
Nurse Practitioner - Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Mary Washington Healthcare
- Fredericksburg, VA
Nurse Practitioner - Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Insight Global
- Phoenix, 85004, CA
- 5x8 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
Nurse Practitioner - Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
- Monmouth, NJ
- 4x10 hrs
Nurse Practitioner - Clinical Nurse Specialist
- INTEGRIS Health Ponca City Hospital
- Ponca City, OK
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Clinical Nurse Specialist FAQs
What professional certifications can potentially increase my salary as a Clinical Nurse Specialist?
Clinical Nurse Specialist can specialize in several fields, so numerous certifications may potentially increase your salary or qualify you for roles with greater responsibilities and better wages. Several accrediting agencies offer numerous professional certificates by specialty, including:
AACN Wellness through Acute Care-Adult/Gero (ACCNS-AG)
AACN Wellness through Acute Care-Pediatric (ACCNS-P)
AACN Wellness through Acute Care-Neonatal (ACCNS-N)
ANCC Adult CNS-Board Certified (ACNS-BC)
ANCC Adult-Gerontology CNS (AGCNS-BC)
ANCC Pediatric CNS (PCNS)
AACN Acute/Critical Care CNS (CCNS-Neonatal)
AACN Acute/Critical Care CNS (CCNS-Pediatric)
AACN Acute Care CNS (CCNS)
CCI CNS Perioperative Certification (CNS-CP)
CBUNA Certified Urologic CNS (CUCNS)
Can earning a degree improve my salary as a Clinical Nurse Specialist?
Yes, advanced education often opens new career paths that usually lead to higher salaries. Clinical nurse specialist may benefit financially from pursuing a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS).
Where can I learn more about working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist?
Take a look at Vivian's Clinical Nurse Specialist Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.