CNS Advanced Practice

Nebraska Clinical Nurse Specialist License Requirements

Complete guide to becoming a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Nebraska

Processing Time

4-8 weeks

Initial Cost

$50

Renewal Period

2 years

Practice Authority

full

Full Practice Authority

Full/autonomous CNS practice under the Clinical Nurse Specialist Practice Act (Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-905, 38-906); no collaborative agreement or physician supervision required. The CNS Act grants no prescriptive authority.

Prescriptive Authority: The Nebraska Clinical Nurse Specialist Practice Act (Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-901 to 38-910) grants no prescriptive authority to CNSs. Prescriptive authority in Nebraska is conferred only under the separate Nurse Practitioner Practice Act.

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	$68
Total	$50

Renewal

Renewal Fee (every 2 years)

$65

Prerequisites

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

RN Requirements View Nebraska RN Requirements