OACNS - Oklahoma Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists

09/10/2026

Oklahoma has many deserving CNSs - please consider nominating a colleague, mentor, or preceptor!
https://nacns.org/career-education/awards/

🏆 The 2027 NACNS Awards season is here! Let's shine a spotlight on the people whose leadership, innovation, and dedication continue to move our profession forward.

Know someone who deserves to be recognized? Or are you proud of the impact you've made this year? We encourage you to submit a nomination before October 9 and help us honor excellence across the CNS community.

Learn more about the awards: https://bit.ly/3AUnXPJ

09/04/2026

🚨 There is still time to register for the 2026 Diabetes Care Summit!

We've extended our early bird registration pricing through Tuesday, Sept. 1.

Co-sponsored by the OU Health Harold Hamm Diabetes Center and the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists, this annual conference will offer 7.25 continuing education credits, including 2.0 for pharmacotherapeutic content.

If you're a physician, advanced practice provider, nurse, pharmacist or dietitian, sign up today and join us for a day of education, collaboration and professional growth.

09/04/2026

Check out our latest OACNS column in the Oklahoma Nurse, the Oklahoma Nurses Association’s quarterly publication! The Role of the Cardiology CNS 🩺♥️

https://lnkd.in/gR_8jkSA
Candace Becker Stacie Bantle Hanes Oklahoma Nurses Association

09/02/2026

This year’s theme is Amplify—because the impact of Clinical Nurse Specialists deserves to be seen, heard, and celebrated. From improving patient outcomes to leading system-wide change, CNSs make healthcare stronger every day. Join me in amplifying the profession September 1–7. https://bit.ly/4hiCCMi

09/01/2026

🩺 During , We are celebrating the
Clinical Nurse Specialists who elevate care,
inspire teams, and drive innovation across
healthcare. This year, we’re shining a brighter
spotlight on their contributions and amplifying
their impact. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hiCCMi

09/01/2026

CNS ELEVATE is a special interest group designed to support student and transition-to-practice CNSs; however, all are welcome to attend!

08/18/2026

08/01/2026

Student highlight ✨ Meet senior CNS student, Kylie Crawford! Kylie is a Phase 1 clinical trial research nurse at OU Stephenson Cancer Center and full time OU CNS student. She serves as adjunct faculty and helped out with an ABSN simulation today as simulation operator. Kylie traveled to Vienna, Austria earlier this year to speak on a clinical trial panel alongside experts from around the world. “It was an honor to share our team’s experience, discuss the importance of clinical research, and contribute to conversations focused on advancing cancer care through innovation”. We are excited to see the great things Kylie will accomplish in her future career as a CNS! NextGen Clinical Nurse Specialists NACNS Kiley Elizabeth Crawford

07/24/2026

Don't forget to register for our August Member Dinner and Meeting. RSVP here: https://forms.office.com/r/qYnQX0ZC4Z

05/07/2026

✨ Happy Nurses Week from Oklahoma Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists! ✨

This week, we celebrate the compassion, strength, intelligence, and dedication of nurses everywhere. Nurses are leaders, advocates, educators, innovators, and healers who make a lasting impact on patients, families, and communities every single day.

Clinical Nurse Specialists continue to drive excellence through evidence-based practice, mentorship, quality improvement, and compassionate care.

To every nurse making a difference—thank you for the work you do, the lives you touch, and the heart you bring to healthcare. 💙