OACNS - Oklahoma Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists

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The OACNS page will serve to increase visibility of CNSs through social media and unite Oklahoma CNSs and network with other APRNs to work toward our goal of autonomous practice to best serve our patients! The goals of the OACNS are to:

Address topics impacting the advance practice of the CNS

Increase visibility of CNSs through participation on appropriate state and local committees

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t as a resource group and provide continuing education programs for the CNS

Support the coalition of advanced practice groups, such as CNSs, CNPs, CRNAs and CNMs.

04/25/2026

Get involved and make your voice count with NACNS.

The 2026-2027 Call for Volunteers is now open, and we’re inviting members, including students to join. NACNS committees are where ideas turn into action – driving initiative, shaping programs, and advancing the CNS profession nationwide.

Committee participation under the new structure begins July 1, 2026.

Applications close April 30, 2026 at 11:59 (EDT)

Apply Now: https://brnw.ch/21x1UgT

Congratulations to the CNS students honored for their outstanding achievements during the annual 4-Point Ceremony and th...
04/25/2026

Congratulations to the CNS students honored for their outstanding achievements during the annual 4-Point Ceremony and the Health Campus Student Awards.

Jacqueline Breese, Kalli Cannon, Jennifer Molinsky, and Valarie Stewart!

Yesterday we concluded our 19th annual OACNS Advanced Pharmacology Conference! Thank you to all the phenomenal speakers ...
04/12/2026

Yesterday we concluded our 19th annual OACNS Advanced Pharmacology Conference! Thank you to all the phenomenal speakers and attendees who joined us in-person and virtually! Our Conference Planning Committee included two amazing OACNS student representatives who helped make the conference a success! Please save the date for our 20th annual conference, April 9-10, 2027!

OACNS presented Dr. Karen Genzel, APRN-CNS with the 2025 Practice Excellence Award yesterday at our annual conference. K...
04/12/2026

OACNS presented Dr. Karen Genzel, APRN-CNS with the 2025 Practice Excellence Award yesterday at our annual conference. Karen exemplifies practice excellence through measurable improvements in pediatric patient outcomes, transformative system-level initiatives, sustained mentorship of nurses and CNS colleagues, and national contributions to evidence-based practice and research. Her work reflects the highest standards of clinical expertise, leadership, and professional service. Please help us congratulate Karen Genzel! 👏

Congratulations to April Merrill and her CNS-owned Oklahoma Sleep & Wellness Clinic! 👏
04/09/2026

Congratulations to April Merrill and her CNS-owned Oklahoma Sleep & Wellness Clinic! 👏

By Van Mitchell, staff writer After nearly three decades with INTEGRIS Health, April Merrill, APRN-CNS, DNP, decided it was time for a new chapter—one that would provide greater flexibility and allow her to lead her own practice. Last fall, Merrill opened Oklahoma Sleep & Wellness Clinic, located ...

Congratulations to OU Clinical Nurse Specialist student, Anthony Thompson for a recent publication along with NACNS Past...
03/31/2026

Congratulations to OU Clinical Nurse Specialist student, Anthony Thompson for a recent publication along with NACNS Past-President Rick Bassett and CNS Kelsey Cooper on The Role of Clinical Nurse Specialists in Enhancing Patient Care and Efficiency in Interventional Radiology and Medical Imaging! 👏👏

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1546084325002275

You are invited to attend our pre-conference gathering hosted by OACNS, featuring an important update on APRN Independen...
03/24/2026

You are invited to attend our pre-conference gathering hosted by OACNS, featuring an important update on APRN Independent Prescriptive Authority presented by Stacie Hanes, OACNS Director-at-Large for legislation.

This event offers an opportunity to stay informed on current legislative developments, connect with colleagues, and engage in meaningful professional dialogue. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Congratulations, Marcia Cornell! 👏
03/17/2026

Congratulations, Marcia Cornell! 👏

Member in the news!

We’re proud to celebrate NACNS member Marcia S. Cornell, DNP, APRN-CNS, RN, ACNS-BC, NPD-BC, CEN, TCRN, FCNS and her team for their recognition in the Oklahoma Hospital Association Excellence Awards for their impactful sepsis process improvement work at OU Health—advancing quality, safety, and outcomes for patients every day.

Read more here: https://brnw.ch/21x0OpJ

No luck needed when you have a on your team! ☘️ Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
03/17/2026

No luck needed when you have a on your team! ☘️ Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

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