Post-Master's Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Certificate
This program is in teach-out and not accepting new applicants.
The purpose of the Post-Master’s Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Certificate is to prepare the graduate for the professional role of an Adult-Gerontology CNS. The Program consists of 20-23 units that can be completed in five semesters.
This program is in teach-out and not accepting new applicants.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CNSG-613 | Advanced Health Assessment | 2-3 |
| CNSG-618 | Advanced Concepts in Pathophysiology | 2-3 |
| CNSG-622 | Advanced Concepts in Pharmacology | 2-3 |
| CNSG-623 | Advanced Concepts in Pharmacology Practicum | 2-3 |
| CNSG-624 | Preparation for the CNS Role as Leader, Educator, and Clinician | 2 |
| CNSG-627 | Clinical Practicum I:expert Practice/Edu And Education | 4 |
| CNSG-637 | Clinical Practicum III:Consultation And Clinical Leadership | 4 |
| Total Units | 18-22 | |
Disclaimer: This sample Curriculum Plan is provided as a guide for the recommended sequencing of courses. It is the student's responsibility to confirm with the department the course rotation and availability before enrolling in courses. Questions, contact the Graduate Program in Nursing.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Units | |
| CNSG-613 | Advanced Health Assessment | 2-3 |
| CNSG-618 | Advanced Concepts in Pathophysiology | 2-3 |
| Units | 4-6 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CNSG-622 | Advanced Concepts in Pharmacology | 2-3 |
| CNSG-624 | Preparation for the CNS Role as Leader, Educator, and Clinician | 2 |
| Units | 4-5 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| CNSG-627 | Clinical Practicum I:expert Practice/Edu And Education | 4 |
| Units | 4 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fourth Semester | ||
| CNSG-623 | Advanced Concepts in Pharmacology Practicum | 2-3 |
| Units | 2-3 | |
| Fifth Semester | ||
| CNSG-637 | Clinical Practicum III:Consultation And Clinical Leadership | 4 |
| Units | 4 | |
| Total Units | 18-22 | |