CNS, CNL, RN Case Manager!? What are these!?
Asked by SINK711
What are the differences between a CNS, CNL and RN Case Manager. The most I know is that you have to go to graduate school to be any of thse, but what I don't know is what are the differences duty wise, salary wise, and degree wise? I think I'm most interested in become an RN Case Manager because I have really good communication skills and patience. However, what are those two other ones? And do I go to grad school in nursing administration, management, or a CNL program or .. what do I have to do? The most I know is.. I have to have a BSN first.. insight please?

Best Answer:
cns- clinical nurse specialist...you have experience in a certain field and you take a exam that makes you certified cnl- clinical nurse leader..you have experience and you are most likely the care nurse on the floor rn case manager..you work with insurance companies and doctors to get their patients the care they need and to get them out of the hospital and home. what kind of degree do you need? diploma in nursing, associates degree in nursing or a bsn. these specialized areas are things that you get after you have worked as a nurse for a couple of years.