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“Like the NP, the CNS uses advanced nursing training to provide patient care. However, specific duties depend on certification specialty. Duties include administrative, consulting, and research roles. Common CNS roles and responsibilities include: Supervising and collaborating with other nurses and medical staff Conducting evidence-based projects and research Consulting on system and patient outcome improvement Teaching and advising nurses-in-training A CNS often seeks certification in adult-gerontology, psychiatric-mental health, pediatrics, family practice, women's health, and community health. Hospitals and academic healthcare centers rank among the major CNS employers, followed by community health centers, mental health facilities, and educational institutions.” Must have a BSN and a MSN and/or PhD. Providing direct patient care, assessing, diagnosing, and treating medical conditions Ordering diagnostic tests Prescribing medications (with state authorization) Making referrals for specialized treatment. ​NPs occupy leadership roles, supervising and collaborating with nursing teams and clinical staff. They might work with patients, families, and community partners to provide education and promote disease prevention. NP specializations map to one of five certifications: family, neonatal, pediatric, women's health, and adult-gerontology. NPs find employment in almost every type of healthcare environment, most often in outpatient and inpatient settings or in private practices. Rising healthcare costs and physician shortages drive demand for NPs. While NPs in some states must work under physician supervision, a growing number of states grant these nurses full practice authority and professional autonomy.” Must have a BSN and a MSN and/or PhD.