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The Graduate Program prepares advanced practice nurses in a variety of specialty areas. The
program reflects the faculty's commitment to providing graduate education that is challenging
and relevant to today's changing healthcare environment.
Program Concentrations:
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) work in clinical settings including hospitals, community facilities
and medical offices and are experts in a health care specialty. The role of the CNS encompasses
direct patient care, consultation, education, research and administration. Students can choose from
the following CNS areas:
Health Care Administration
The administration track has broadened the management focus to encompass both nursing and health care
systems in the changing health care environment. Students take courses on financial management, human
resource management and strategic planning. Management skills are sharpened through innovative practicum
opportunities.
School Nursing
The purpose of the program is to prepare school nurses to meet the requirements of the school nurse role
and to position school nurses as equal members of the educational team. The program consists of 54
quarter hours of graduate credit including classroom and clinical practicums.
Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Practitioners (NP) work in clinics, hospitals, nursing homes, and physician offices providing cost-
effective care. NPs bring health care to uninsured, underserved, and minority populations across the country.
NPs emphasize health promotion, disease prevention and early detection and management of health problems.
The Clinical Nurse Leader
The Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) is a new master's in nursing with the role of clinical leader at the patient's
bedside. The CNL will provide lateral integration of patient care to assure quality of patient care.
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