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10/30/2026

Dive into the October issue of the Quarterly Newsletter! Catch highlights from the Annual Conference and CACNS Lobby Day, connect with the CACNS Writer’s Group, explore Why Standards Matter, and meet an inspiring colleague in our Spotlight. See how CNSs across California are advancing practice, advocacy, and patient care!

09/28/2026

Join us for the Novice Forum as we explore intentional prioritization in Clinical Nurse Specialist practice. Novice CNSs often face competing requests while working to build relationships, establish credibility, and demonstrate their impact. This interactive virtual session will help participants evaluate opportunities based on CNS scope, organizational priorities, anticipated impact, available resources, and opportunity cost while practicing strategies to accept, delegate, defer, or decline requests. Participants will leave with practical tools and language to protect their capacity, maintain strong working relationships, and maximize meaningful CNS impact across the patient, nursing, and system spheres. https://www.cacns.org/

09/22/2026

You are invited to join the Student Forum, a virtual forum designed to provide students with an opportunity to share their experiences and learn from one another. This interactive question-and-answer session will explore common challenges encountered during CNS education, strategies students have used to overcome them, and examples of personal and professional growth. Through shared experiences, participants will gain insights into the CNS role and its impact on patients, nurses, and healthcare organizations. https://www.cacns.org/

09/04/2026

Join this engaging and informative Quarterly Education Meeting (QEM) exploring the role and importance of comprehensive standards of practice within the profession. Participants will examine the definition and purpose of standards of practice, focusing on their impact on advanced practice nurses and on the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care. The presentation will also address the current absence of formal Clinical Nurse Specialist ( ) standards of practice and its implications for individual CNS practice, professional identity, role clarity, and the advancement of the CNS profession as a whole. Through discussion and analysis, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how standards guide practice, support accountability, and influence the future of advanced nursing roles. https://www.cacns.org/

09/01/2026

Happy CNS Week! celebrates all Clinical Nurse Specialists and the incredible contributions you make every day—for our patients, our teams, and our healthcare systems. Thank you for your leadership, expertise, and commitment to advancing nursing practice. Let us continue to elevate the voice, share our impact, and amplify the value of CNS practice. Wishing our CNS community a wonderful !

08/26/2026

Get ready for the 2026 Annual Conference! Join colleagues from across California on Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 7:00am to 3:30pm at the H. Marcus Radin Conference Center for an energizing day of learning, connection, and professional growth. Guided by the theme this year, California Amplifies the CNS Voice: Advancing Practice, Policy, and System-Level Impact, the conference will spotlight the influence of CNSs in shaping practice and driving meaningful change across healthcare. Be inspired by keynote speaker Kathleen Vollman, MSN, RN, CCNS, FCCM, FCNS, FAAN, and endnote speaker NACNS President Jackeline Iseler, DNP, MSN, RN, ACNS-BC, CNE, FCNS, along with CNS-led presentations highlighting innovative approaches to health equity, patient safety, neurological care, neonatal outcomes, and compassionate perinatal loss care. Connect with fellow CNSs, discover new ideas through poster presentations, and engage with exhibitors throughout the day. Come together with CNS colleagues as we amplify our voice and expand our collective influence across practice, policy, and healthcare systems! https://bit.ly/2026cacnsconference

08/18/2026

Attend the Southern California (Los Angeles) Regional Event on September 24, 2026 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Eddie V's Prime Seafood, sponsored by Urgo Medical. Guest speaker Eric Pearce will examine how wounds and other portals of entry contribute to patient risk and discuss key similarities and distinctions among never events, including their impact on morbidity, complications, and healthcare costs. Enjoy an informative evening with fellow CNSs and wound care professionals focused on clinical learning, shared perspectives, professional networking, and dinner. https://www.cacns.org/

07/24/2026

Stay connected with the July issue of the Quarterly Newsletter! Discover upcoming CACNS events, catch up on the latest advocacy and legislative updates, and meet inspiring members featured in our Spotlight. See how CNSs across California are driving excellence in patient care, education, and leadership!

07/20/2026

Join the Northern California (San Francisco) Regional Event on August 20, 2026 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm at Morton's The Steakhouse, proudly sponsored by BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company). Learn evidence-based strategies for preventing catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs), including appropriate catheter use, proper insertion and maintenance techniques, and timely catheter removal to improve patient outcomes. Connect with fellow CNSs and healthcare professionals for an evening of engaging education, meaningful networking, practical learning, and a fine dining experience. https://www.cacns.org/

07/17/2026

Join the Northern California (Sacramento) Regional Event on August 19, 2026 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm at Grange Restaurant & Bar, proudly sponsored by BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company). Learn evidence-based strategies for preventing catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs), including appropriate catheter use, proper insertion and maintenance techniques, and timely catheter removal to improve patient outcomes. Connect with fellow CNSs and healthcare professionals for an evening of engaging education, meaningful networking, practical learning, and a fine dining experience. https://www.cacns.org/

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