CNS Advanced Practice

Kansas Clinical Nurse Specialist License Requirements

Complete guide to becoming a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Kansas

Processing Time

4-8 weeks

Initial Cost

$50

Renewal Period

2 years

Practice Authority

full

Full Practice Authority

Full practice authority: per HB 2279 (eff. July 1, 2022), Kansas APRNs including CNS practice and prescribe without physician collaboration, supervision, or written protocol (K.S.A. 65-1130).

Prescriptive Authority: Kansas does NOT require national certification for NPs, CNMs, or CNSs

1 Education Requirements

Degree Required

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Program Requirements

Complete accredited Clinical Nurse Specialist program
Hold active RN license in the state
Clinical hours as specified by program

2 National Certification

Certification Body

ANCC or AACN

Required

Yes

American Nurses Credentialing Center or American Association of Critical-Care Nurses

3 Fees

Initial Licensure

Application Fee	$50
Total	$50

Renewal

Renewal Fee (every 2 years)

$55

Continuing Education Requirements

Contact hours required

2 years

Renewal cycle

APRN-level content required

Prerequisites

To become a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Kansas, you must first hold an active RN license. Kansas is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), so you may hold a multistate RN license.

RN Requirements View Kansas RN Requirements