Newport Beach, CA - 2 Oct. 2006 - Silver Oak Search Consultants, Inc. today announced the creation of CNS Student Scholarships in conjunction with the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS) and the CNS Foundation.

In 2007, the scholarship will provide $1000 for a CNS student and $4000 to support CNS students displaying posters at the 2007 National NACNS Conference in Phoenix, Arizona February 28th through March 3rd 2007. More information concerning the scholarship program can be obtained from NACNS at www.nacns.org.

"We have been very active in supporting the role of the CNS since we began helping hospitals locate nurse leaders in 1989," remarked "Sam" Buster, President of Silver Oak Search Consultants. Sam continued, "We are very excited about working with NACNS and the CNS Foundation to enhance educational opportunities for CNS students and supporting their future leadership in improving the quality of patient care."

Located in southern California, Silver Oak Search Consultants, Inc. has specialized in nation-wide personalized recruitment services for nurse leaders since 1989. The National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS), founded in 1995, exists to enhance and promote the unique, high value contribution of the clinical nurse specialist to the health and well-being of individuals, families, groups, and communities, and to promote and advance the practice of nursing. Increasing the number of nurses entering graduate CNS programs is the first priority of the CNS Foundation which was established to carry out the educational and scientific purposes of the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists.

A flyer suitable for posting or distribution is available here.