Clinical Nurse Specialist: Adult-Gerontology Health

If you are an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), this Post Masters Certificate will equip you with the skills to manage the unique needs of aging populations. With advanced training in gerontology, you’ll be prepared to improve patient outcomes and drive cost-effective healthcare. As a leader in geriatric health, you’ll elevate the standard of care in diverse clinical settings, ensuring older adults receive the compassionate, evidence-based healthcare they deserve.

By studying at Molloy University, you’ll be immersed in a learning environment that values individual dignity, scholarly inquiry, and personal growth. With a curriculum grounded in a humanistic approach, Molloy equips you with the knowledge and leadership skills to exceed the demands of an ever-evolving public health landscape.

Almost 30% of clinical nursing specialists are expected to retire by 2027, creating a greater need within the workforce. This is a promising space for those pursuing an expansive, leadership-driven career.

Why Earn a CNS Post Masters Certificate?

As an APRN looking to specialize further, adding a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Adult Gerontology focus through a Post Master’s Certificate could be your next step. This program equips you with the nursing expertise and organizational skills needed to make a significant impact across three key spheres of healthcare:

• Direct Patient Care: Provide expert, evidence-based stewardship to adult and elderly populations. You'll develop the clinical skills required to address the complex health needs of your patients, improving their outcomes and quality of life.
• Nursing Workforce: Hone your leadership by contributing your specialized knowledge. You'll play a critical role in mentoring and guiding the workforce, fostering a culture of continuous learning and distinction in elderly patient care.
• Organizational Systems: Influence and improve medical care systems at an operational level. Implement strategic initiatives that boost efficiency and drive positive change across the healthcare environment. 

As a recipient of the Molloy University CNS Post Masters Certificate, you will be prepared to:

• Demonstrate and transmit a belief in the inherent worth and dignity of individuals, families, and communities, as a professional nursing role model.
• Exhibit high-level competencies and ethical decision-making.
• Assume responsibility and accountability for sophisticated professional practice in increasingly complex public health settings.
• Develop leadership based on theory, research, and expert practice.
• Design and implement research to make evidence-based decisions.
• Advocate for top health in a global society.
• Assume responsibility and accountability for professional nursing practice.

What Will You Learn?

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) program at Molloy University offers a flexible distance learning format, consisting of 8 courses that can be completed over seven consecutive semesters. The curriculum focuses on several aspects of nursing:

• Core Study: Begin your journey with three foundational courses that immerse you in transformational leadership, reflective advocacy, and evidence-based research strategies, setting the stage for your continued growth.
• Practical Study: Deepen your expertise through three advanced practice core courses covering pathophysiology, pharmacology, and physical assessment. These courses, paired with practicums, ensure you gain the hands-on knowledge to manage and diagnose complex health conditions, maintaining safe and effective treatment for geriatric patients. 
• Clinical Experience: Progress through four specialized Clinical Nurse Specialist courses, where you’ll develop your role as a CNS and complete the 500 clinical hours required for national certification. All practicums must be completed in person within New York State.

Pathways Our Program Offers

Explore Molloy University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) pathway for APRNs pursuing post-certificate programs.

The DNP degree is designed to prepare Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) to address the medical care challenges of the 21st century. As the Institute of Medicine (IOM) calls for more doctorally-prepared nurse leaders to support an aging population, our program equips you to lead efforts in improving patient outcomes, reducing costs, and enhancing access to care. 

In the Postbaccalaureate to DNP pathway, you’ll complete an integrated course of study that prepares you as a nurse practitioner in your chosen specialty. Upon graduation, you’ll be eligible for state and national certification, positioned to lead and innovate across various healthcare frameworks.

Did you know Molloy has a DNP pathway for APRN post certificate programs? Pathway to DNP