Clinical Nurse Specialist: Adult-Gerontology Health
CNS are advanced practice expert nurses with unique skills to solve complex clinical problems, improve quality outcomes and increase cost efficiency.
This is for the APRN who wants to add a Clinical Nurse Specialist Adult Gerontology focus to their certifications, you can obtain a Post Masters Certificate as a CNS. The Clinical Nurse Specialist Adult Gerontology program offers registered nurses with clinical specialty opportunities to develop advanced practice nursing knowledge and unique organizational skills to positively impact three spheres of health care: direct patient care, nursing workforce, and organizational systems.
The CNS program is a distance learning program with 8 courses that can be completed in seven consecutive semesters. Three core courses introduce CNS students to theories of transformational leadership, reflective advocacy, and evidence-based research strategies. Three advanced practice core courses provide students with in-depth knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacology, and physical assessment. Four Clinical Nurse Specialist courses provide role development and 500 clinical hours required for national certification. All practicum courses must be completed in-person within New York State. Finally, two elective courses may be used by students to support their clinical specialty or role-based knowledge.
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Required Courses
CNS Program Courses - 9 Credits
- NUR 5330 CNS: Foundations and Decision-Making (125 clinical hours) – 3 credits
- NUR 5340 CNS: Adult-Gerontology Health Practice I (125 clinical hours) – 2 credits
- NUR 5350 CNS: Adult-Gerontology Health Practice II (125 clinical hours) – 2 credits
- NUR 5360 CNS: Adult-Gerontology Health Practice III (125 clinical hours) – 2 credits
Gap Analysis of prior program will determine need for additional courses.
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Catalog Course Descriptions
For more information and course descriptions visit our Graduate Course Catalog.
Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Spec - Adv. Cert.