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Clinical nursing specialists are advanced practice nurses who receive graduate-level education focused on specific medical fields. They work in a variety of specialties, including:
In these roles, they provide direct care to patients with complex needs, offer consultations to generalist nurses, and lead staff education programs. While they typically practice in hospitals and outpatient clinics, some also maintain independent practices.1