848 IAC 4-1-5
848 IAC 4-1-5 "Clinical nurse specialist" defined
Cite as Ind. Admin. Code tit. 848, r. 4-1-5
Sec. 5. (a) "Clinical nurse specialist" means an advanced practice nurse who does the following:
(1) Meets the requirements of an advanced practice nurse as outlined in section 3 of this rule.
(2) Has completed a graduate program offered by a college or university accredited by the Commission on Recognition of
Postsecondary Accreditation designed to train clinical nurse specialists which grants, at a minimum, a master's degree and which meets the
requirements of section 6 of this rule.
(3) Provides advanced levels of client care and assists other health professionals in establishing and meeting health goals. Clinical
nurse specialists collaborate and consult with other health care providers who may need assistance in dealing with complex client
problems.
(b) "CNS" means clinical nurse specialist and are the designated authorized initials to be used by the clinical nurse specialist.