National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists's statement on the APRN Consensus Model Implementation.

As the only association representing Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs) across all specialties, the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists calls for careful implementation of the Consensus Model (the Model) in order to preserve patient and health care system access to CNS services, particularly given the significant influence this role has on cost and quality of health care outcomes. Given the challenging economic environment that faces our nation, the states and individuals, it is essential that the Model’s implementation be carefully approached. These challenges include, but are not limited to: