Nursing – Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist [MSN] Postgraduate Programme By Eastern Michigan University |TopUniversities

Nursing – Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist [MSN]

Programme overview

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Science in Nursing programs prepares nurses to meet the community’s needs for healthcare providers/nurses with advanced practice knowledge and skill. Graduates are prepared for advanced practice registered nursing roles as clinical nurse specialists or nurse practitioners, educators, researchers, and healthcare leaders. In addition, the program meets national credentialing exam application requirements and prepares graduates for future doctoral study.

Students in the Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) program are educated in the CNS three spheres of influence (patient, Nurse, System) and across the continuum from wellness through illness to care for patients from late adolescence through geriatrics a hospital and community settings. At the end of this program, graduates will be eligible to sit for national certification examinations and subsequently be eligible for state licensure as a Clinical Nurse Specialist.

Programme overview

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Science in Nursing programs prepares nurses to meet the community’s needs for healthcare providers/nurses with advanced practice knowledge and skill. Graduates are prepared for advanced practice registered nursing roles as clinical nurse specialists or nurse practitioners, educators, researchers, and healthcare leaders. In addition, the program meets national credentialing exam application requirements and prepares graduates for future doctoral study.

Students in the Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) program are educated in the CNS three spheres of influence (patient, Nurse, System) and across the continuum from wellness through illness to care for patients from late adolescence through geriatrics a hospital and community settings. At the end of this program, graduates will be eligible to sit for national certification examinations and subsequently be eligible for state licensure as a Clinical Nurse Specialist.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must also meet the following program requirements. Requirements may be more stringent than the minimum graduate school requirements.

  • Possess a BSN degree (Applicants holding an RN license with a bachelor’s in another discipline may apply for conditional admission).
  • Have at least a cumulative 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) college GPA. (Applicants may seek conditional admission with a GPA of 2.75).
  • Have a current unrestricted license to practice as a professional registered nurse in the U.S. or eligibility to obtain a Michigan license.
  • Have completed an approved basic statistics course that includes descriptive and inferential statistics within the last ten years.
  • Have completed a basic health assessment course.
  • Have completed an undergraduate community health nursing course and clinical (or equivalent) from an accredited university. R.N.s with a Bachelor’s in a discipline other than nursing must either complete the Community Health Nursing courses ( NURS 450  and  NURS 450 ) or complete the Community Health ATI Examination to demonstrate equivalency.
  • A telephone or in-person interview may be a part of the admission process

Additionally, the following documents are required and must be submitted with the application.

  • Current licensure as a registered nurse in the state in which practice will occur (Applicants who are eligible for a license may apply for conditional admission)
  • Résumé or Curriculum Vitae
  • A two to three-page (500 words maximum) personal statement that describes your goals as a CNS.

The personal statement should reflect your understanding of the role of a CNS and indicate that your goals are a fit for your chosen program. It is most effective when you have researched the program and the scope of practice of your area of interest before writing your statement. Review the documents linked above from the AACN and NCBSN to help articulate the fit with your goals. The personal statement is evaluated based on your understanding of the role of the CNS, fit with our program, and the ability to express yourself clearly and professionally.

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