2026 - Celebrating 20 Years as an Affiliate
Welcome to the WIACNS Website
The Wisconsin Association of Clinical Nurse Specialist (WIACNS) is an affiliate of the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS).
WIACNS is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the growth of the profession, practice, and contribution of current and future Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs).
What is a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)?
A CNS is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) prepared by a master’s, doctoral, or post-graduate certificate level CNS program.
CNSs diagnose, prescribe, and treat patients and specialty populations across the continuum of care.
The CNS improves outcomes by providing direct patient care, leading evidence-based practice, optimizing organizational systems, and advancing nursing practice.
Recent News & Announcements
The Clinical Nurse Specialist Institute (CNSI) has announced that Matthew Beier, MS, RN, CNS-BC, APNP, CNOR and WIACNS past-President, will be...
Dear WIACNS Members, During the 2026 term, we will review, revise, and approve the WIACNS bylaws. This is the first of two, member comment periods....
Happy 2026, WIACNS members! Your President, Joe Liggett, would like to share an important message with you.
Summit, WI
April 24th, 2026
Upcoming Events
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 7:30am CT
Job Opportunities
Details Location: Franklin, WI Facility: Ascension Franklin Department: Emergency Schedule: Full-time, .9 weekend nights, Friday/Saturday/Sunday,...
On-Demand CE Activities
Designed to be completed on your own schedule this intensive training course is a must for ALL nurses, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, legal nurse consultants, nurse educators, and ri
Offers 24.5 CE credits
Available until December 31, 2026