Clinical Nurse Specialist

A Clinical Nurse Specialist provides specialist care to patients in a health care setting. You might collect patient information and administer treatments as required. Clinical Nurse Specialists liaise with doctors and other health care professionals to develop treatment plans for patients. You might specialise in a particular area of nursing such as emergency care, paediatrics or aged care.

Clinical Nurse Specialists should have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate well with patients from a range of backgrounds. It’s important you can work as part of a team and remain calm during challenging circumstances. Clinical Nurse Specialists must be able to collaborate with other health care workers as well as with patients and families.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $112,060
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a clinical nurse specialist?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Bachelor of Nursing

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $76,320
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Nursing

Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $56,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Mental Health Nursing

Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $79,920
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing

Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 16 months
$0 - $15,588
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Nursing (Research)

Blended, On Campus
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Clinical Nursing

Distance, Online
18 - 24 months
$8,890 - $83,268
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)

On Campus, Online
18 - 24 months
$0 - $59,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Advanced Nursing Practice

Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 18 months
$6,668 - $24,416
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing

Distance, On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$0 - $13,878
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Diploma of Nursing

Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $26,640
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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