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Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Salary

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Updated: 24 May 2013
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Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) 2013 Total Pay (?
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$60,508 - $117,262
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Salary$57,322 - $105,805  
   
Bonus$0.00 - $5,013  
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$60,508 - $117,262  
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 24 May 2013 | Individuals Reporting: 315

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Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Tasks

  • Educate patients, community and staff.
  • Conduct research in field of specialty.
  • Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment and counsel specific patient population.
  • Maintain clinical practice and case management.
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Companies and Industries for Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Salaries

Popular Industries

Salary Range

Health Care$60,842 - $98,850
Hospital$61,637 - $101,084
Acute Care Hospital$64,980 - $104,589
Physician's Office$60,595 - $98,247
Biotechnology Research and Development$61,372 - $99,908
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Key Statistics for Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Salaries and Jobs

Female
92%
female alumni
 
Male
8%
male alumni
Salary:$72,386 - $95,131 $73,650 - $111,564
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
4%
1-4 years
19%
5-9 years
21%
10-19 years
24%
20 years or more
31%
Most Common Health Benefits
medical benefits Medical: 85% dental benefits Dental: 77%
vision benefits Vision: 60% employee benefits None: 13%

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Career Path for Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Jobs

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Common Future Jobs

Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)

Salary Range

$60,508 - $117,262
payscale
Registered Nurse (RN)
$40,395 - $78,557
Staff Nurse
$40,677 - $83,976
Charge Nurse (RN)
$46,696 - $85,934
 
Common Future Jobs

Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)

Salary Range

$60,508 - $117,262
payscale
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP)
$55,301 - $98,499
Family Nurse Practitioner (NP)
$59,370 - $100,337
Psychiatric Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP)
$60,525 - $115,398
 

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