Certificate in Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist
Description
Advanced clinical specialty courses prepare students for the role of clinical nurse specialist in adult-gerontology. The certificate program includes learning in the areas of advanced pathophysiology, advanced physical assessment, advanced pharmacology, and the role of the clinical nurse specialist. The clinical nurse specialist courses include a total of 500 hours of clinical practicum experience working with a clinical nurse specialist in a variety of settings.
Upon completion of the post-master’s certificate, the nurse will be eligible to sit for the examination for the Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center or the American Association of Critical Care Nurses.
Programs are taught online in a flexible and student-centered format with course and faculty availability seven days a week. Students need not be a resident of Michigan to be in the program. Clinical sites and qualified preceptors are identified near the student's home to complete the required clinical components.
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Admission Criteria
- A master’s degree in nursing from a nationally accredited program.
- A minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0.
- An unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in the state where they are completing the program and clinical hours are completed.
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
- One letter of professional recommendation from someone in a supervisory capacity.
- Professional CV or current resume.
- An autobiographical statement of personal goals and objectives.
- An interview with graduate faculty.
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Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist Certificate
Year 1 - Fall Credits
Year 1 - Winter Credits
- NUR 5800 Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nurses (3 credits)
- NUR 5748 Adult-Gerontology CNS Role and Theory I (3 credits)
- NUR 5749 Adult-Gerontology CNS Practicum I (includes 200 practicum hours) (2 credits)
Year 1 - Summer Credits
- NUR 5751 Wellness Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist Practice (includes 100 practicum hours) (2 credits)
Year 2 - Fall Credits
- NUR 5752 Adult-Gerontology CNS Role and Theory II (3 credits)
- NUR 5753 Adult-Gerontology CNS Practicum II (includes 200 practicum hours) (2 credits)
Total: (21 credits)
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Accreditation
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, Master of Science in Nursing degree, Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, and Post-graduate APRN Certificate at University of Detroit Mercy, McAuley School of Nursing are fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001. Phone: (202) 887-6791. -
Program Contact Information
Ms. Suzanne Erwin
HP 121
McNichols Campus
Telephone: 313-993-1828
Fax: 313-993-1271
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