LSU Health New Orleans’ Manning to Lead National Clinical Nursing Association

January 24, 2023

Jennifer Manning, DNS, ACNS-BC, CNE, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Nursing Programs at LSU Health New Orleans School of Nursing, has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists as President-Elect. It is the only national association representing clinical nurse specialists, who number about 89,000, in the United States.

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According to the Association, “clinical nurse specialists are advanced practice registered nurses (APRN) who have graduate preparation in nursing. They can diagnose, treat, prescribe and bill like other APRNs as allowed by their state regulations and typically hold leadership positions at the hospital or system level.”

Dr. Manning, who is also an associate professor of clinical nursing teaching undergraduate and graduate courses at LSU Health New Orleans, is one of five board members elected and the only one from Louisiana.in appetere postulant ius. Alia nihil utroque ex sit.

“NACNS Board Members play a critical leadership role within the organization,” said Phyllis Whitehead, PhD, APRN/CNS, ACHPN, PMGT-BC, FNAP, FAAN, and president, NACNS. “They act as the primary advocates for the 89,000 CNSs in the United States. Their advocacy extends beyond NACNS to their patients and the organizations they serve. CNSs are uniquely qualified to work at the bedside as well as in clinical or educational roles.”

Dr. Manning is a nationally recognized leader in the nursing profession. A board-certified adult health clinical nurse specialist and certified nurse educator, Manning has published on topics related to nursing education, healthy work environments, and nurse leadership. She serves as a clinical nurse researcher at East Jefferson General Hospital LCMC Health. Manning is active in various professional organizations and serves on the Louisiana State Board of Nursing. Manning earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Science from LSU Health New Orleans School of Nursing.

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The National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS) is the only national association representing the clinical nurse specialist (CNS). CNSs are the most versatile advanced practice registered nurses and work in a variety of health care specialties to ensure delivery of high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care. As leaders in the acute, post-acute, and ambulatory health care settings, CNSs impact direct patient care, nurses and nursing practice, and organizations and systems to optimize care and drive outstanding clinical outcomes. NACNS is dedicated to advancing CNS practice and education, and removing unnecessary and limiting regulatory barriers, while assuring public access to quality CNS services. For more information or to join NACNS click here.