Clinical Nurse Specialist - Adult Gerontology Health (CNS)
Develop unique skills to solve complex clinical problems, improve quality outcomes and increase cost efficiency!
The Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist program provides registered nurses who have clinical expertise with opportunities to develop advanced practice nursing knowledge and unique organizational skills. The program prepares graduates with the competencies 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 12 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
Core Courses - 9 Credits
- NUR 5051 Theoretical Applications in Transformative Leadership – 3 credits
- NUR 5052 Reflective Practice and Advocacy – 3 credits
- NUR 5053 Research and Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing – 3 credits
Advanced Practice Core Courses - 11 Credits
- NUR 5240 Advanced Pathophysiology – 3 credits
- NUR 5730 Pharmacotherapeutics – 3 credits
- NUR 5721 AGNP/CNS Advanced Physical Assessment (45 clinical/lab hours) – 3 credits
- NUR 5380 Role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist – 2 credits
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
Elective Courses - 6 Credits Required
Total Credits - 35
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Catalog Course Descriptions
For more information and course descriptions visit our Graduate Course Catalog.
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