How about changing the output for ns status to actually mean something to humans?
Currently it returns a numeric value from 0-3, but how about including something more detailed like what those numbers mean? If you don't have the numerical values memorized (like I'm sure everyone does ;P~) you have to then do /ns help status to get the definition. Lets just place it in the output in the first place.
-NickServ- STATUS katsklaw 3
vs
-NickServ- STATUS katsklaw 3 - user recognized as owner via password identification