District of Columbia Code Division I. Government of District. § 3-1206. b. Certified clinical nurse specialist.

(1) Populations, such as pediatrics, geriatrics, or women's health;

(2) Settings, such as critical care or the emergency room;

(3) Diseases or medical subspecialties, such as diabetes or oncology;

(4) Types of care, such as psychiatric or rehabilitation;  and

(5) Types of problem, such as pain, wounds, and stress.

(1) Providing for the continuous improvement of patient or client outcomes and nursing care;

(2) Practicing within the core competencies and behaviors specified by the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists or other national certifying body recognized by the Board;

(3) Creating therapeutic environments through mentoring and system changes;

(4) Practicing with individual clients, families, groups, and populations of clients;  and

(5) Any other functions and roles prescribed by rules.