Ohio Clinical Nurse Specialists uses Nursing Network to connect with their members and followers.

OHCNS provides a forum for CNS's across Ohio to network, collaborate and stay informed regarding the changes occurring in healthcare, both locally and nationally.

Benefits of OHCNS Membership:

• OHCNS membership directory
• Reduced registration for  OHCNS programs
• Access to resources on our website
• Continuing education opportunities
• Opportunities to network with other CNSs to promote and disseminate the role of the CNS
• Scholarship opportunities

Membership types:

• REGULAR MEMBER 
  A. holds an active license to practice as a registered nurse; and 
  B. holds a masters/post- master’s certificate/doctoral degree in nursing 
  C. pays the assessed dues 
  D. is entitled to vote, hold office, and chair committees.
•  STUDENT MEMBER 
  A. holds an active license to practice as a registered nurse
  B. is enrolled as a part-time or full-time student in a masters or doctoral program that 
  prepares CNSs
  C. is not entitled to hold elected office or chair a committee
  D. may attend all meetings and participate in committees 
  E. Pays the assessed dues at a reduced rate
• RETIRED MEMBER 
  A. pays dues at a reduced rate as established by the OHCNS Affiliate, Board of Directors
  B. is entitled to vote, hold office, and chair committees.
• ASSOCIATE MEMBER
  A. An individual who does not meet the membership requirements for the other 
  membership types but who is interested in learning about and supporting the role of the 
  CNS.
  B. Is entitled to attend all meetings, and participate in committees/task forces/work 
  groups, 
  C. Is not entitled to vote, hold office, or chair committees/task forces/work groups.