Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ | Bulletin: 2019-2020 Graduate Bulletin Program: Master of Science in Nursing, Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (MSN) Minimum Credits Required:__________________ | |||
Master of Science in Nursing, Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (MSN)Graduate Studies >> College of Nursing and Health Professions |
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Master of Science in NursingThe College of Nursing and Health Professions at USI strives to ensure our graduate students are successful in their professional, personal, and academic careers. Graduates of our Master of Science in Nursing program are able to integrate critical thinking, independent judgment, provide leadership, synthesize knowledge, and promote the essential values of caring in their professional and personal lives. The graduate nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, Suite 530, Washington D.C. 20036, 202/887-6791. The Graduate Nursing Program offers the following specialty areas:
Program ObjectivesThe College of Nursing and Health Professions offers a graduate program leading to the Master of Science in Nursing degree. The objectives of the program are to prepare nurses at an advanced practice level who demonstrate professional leadership and foster a research climate in the practice of nursing. The graduate of the master’s degree program is a clinician, administrator, or educator who can:
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Admission RequirementsEach student submits an application to both the Office of Graduate Studies and the Graduate Nursing Program. Application must be submitted by February 1 for fall or spring admission. Applications are not reviewed until all materials have been received by the Graduate Nursing Admissions and Progression Committee. Applicants must be admitted to graduate study before their materials can be reviewed by the Graduate Nursing Admissions and Progression Committee. (See Office of Graduate Studies, Admission to Graduate Studies.) Both full-time and part-time study options are available based upon course availability. The minimum criteria for admission to the Graduate Nursing Program are:
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Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AG-CNS) 42 hoursThe adult-gerontology clincal nurse practitioner is an advanced clinician holding a master’s degree who functions as an expert clinician, leader, researcher, educator, and consultant that exerts influence in three spheres: patient/family, nursing personnel, and organization system. The AG-CNS graduate acquires knowledge and experience to provide services to individuals in an area of specialization across the lifespan in health promotion, disease prevention, and the management of common acute and/or chronic illnesses. The AG-CNS works in a variety of clinical settings including acute care hospitals, community agencies, long term care, home care, and physician offices. There are a total of 45 credit hours in the specialty with 545 clinical hours. The Clinical Nurse Specialist graduate is prepared to:
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CurriculumTo achieve the master’s degree, all students complete the nursing core courses. Students choosing the AG-ACNP, AG-PCNP, AG-CNS, FNP, PMHNP, and NED options also complete clinical core courses. Additional courses required in each specialty are indicated. Graduate nursing clinical practice requirements may be completed in the student’s own geographic area. Each student is responsible for identifying preceptors and clinical sites. Approval of each preceptor and clinical site must be obtained from faculty prior to beginning clinical hours. A written agreement with each agency is required prior to initiating clinical experiences. Students may be required to visit campus in order to demonstrate clinical competency. Faculty also will validate clinical competency through site visits and/or conference calls with preceptors and students. | ||||
Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AG-CNS) | ||||
Nursing Core Courses (18 hours) | ||||
Course Name | Credits: | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
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NURS 601 - Roles for Advanced Nursing Practice Term(s) Offered: Fall | Credits: 1 | |||
NURS 602 - Evidence-based Practice for Advanced Nursing Term(s) Offered: Fall | Credits: 4 | |||
NURS 603 - Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Practice Nursing Term(s) Offered: Fall | Credits: 3 | |||
NURS 604 - Population Based Care and Health Policy Term(s) Offered: Spring | Credits: 3 | |||
NURS 605 - Healthcare Informatics for Advanced Nursing Practice Term(s) Offered: Spring | Credits: 3 | |||
NURS 606 - Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Systems Term(s) Offered: Summer | Credits: 4 | |||
Clinical Core Courses (9 hours) | ||||
Course Name | Credits: | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
NURS 617 - Advanced Concepts of Pathophysiology Term(s) Offered: Fall | Credits: 3 | |||
NURS 618 - Advanced Health Assessment Must be taken through USI, transfer credit not accepted Term(s) Offered: Summer | Credits: 3 | |||
NURS 622 - Clinical Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nurses Must be taken through USI, transfer credit not accepted Term(s) Offered: Spring | Credits: 3 | |||
Clinical Nurse Specialist (15 hours) | ||||
Course Name | Credits: | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
NURS 645 - Advanced Nursing Assessment and Intervention I Term(s) Offered: Fall | Credits: 5 (3 didactic; 2 clinical) | |||
NURS 646 - Advanced Nursing Assessment and Intervention II Term(s) Offered: Spring | Credits: 5 | |||
NURS 647 - Advanced Assessment and Intervention Practicum Term(s) Offered: Summer | Credits: 5 | |||
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