Advanced Practice Providers and Affiliates
Neurosurgery’s team includes you.
CNS is the professional home for Advanced Practice Providers working in neurosurgery, offering clinical education, guidelines access, and peer community.
Your role in neurosurgery deserves the best support.
Advanced practice providers including nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and clinical nurse specialists are an essential part of modern neurosurgery teams. CNS APP and Affiliate membership gives members access to the same clinical education, guidelines, and professional community that neurosurgeons rely on.
CNS APP and Affiliate Membership
APP and Affiliate membership is open to allied healthcare professionals involved in neurosurgery-related patient care, teaching, research, or administration.
Apply for APP and affiliate membership
Virtual APP Course
Advanced Practice Provider Course in Neurosurgery is a comprehensive, virtual educational program designed to provide Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) with both foundational knowledge and advanced clinical insight into the care of neurosurgical patients.
Clinical education built for the OR and the clinic.
Neurosurgical Emergencies Course
Designed specifically for APPs alongside neurosurgeons, neurologists, and intensivists. Covers TBI, stroke management, anticoagulation, and spine trauma.
Stay on the cutting-edge of science
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Online Education Subscription
Access 100+ online courses and webinars across all neurosurgical subspecialties, available on demand at your convenience.
350+ hours of CME available
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CNS+ Guidelines
Browse evidence-based neurosurgical guidelines covering tumor, trauma, spine, cerebrovascular, and more that are clinical-practice ready.
Continually updated
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Resources
Everything you need, in one place.
CNS+ Mobile App
Access guidelines, the Neurosurgical Survival Guide, and AI-powered clinical answers on any device.
Career Center
Search open positions and find opportunities that advance your neurosurgical career at every stage.
Guidelines Library
Browse the full catalog of neurosurgical guidelines by specialty, updated continuously.
Podcasts
Journal Club, Guidelines, and Controversies in Neurosurgery, featuring expert insights, case discussions, and the latest advancements in the field.
Annual Meeting
The CNS Annual Meeting includes the ANSPA Symposium, which is designed for physician associates and nurse practitioners.
Nexus Case Library
600+ operative video cases across all 7 neurosurgical subspecialties that are designed to enhance clinical decision-making.
Ready to join a community that supports the full neurosurgery team?
APP and Affiliate membership gives you access to education, guidelines, and the CNS network.
Your voice matters in neurosurgery.
CNS advocates for neurosurgery practice and that includes the APPs and Affiliates who are integral to patient care.
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