MSN-ADULT CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST CURRICULUM PLAN

Program plan: 37 units

I. MSN Core (8 units)
MSNC 511 Evidence Based Practice: Role of Theory and Research (3)
MSNC 512 Influencing the Health Care Environment: Policy and Systems (3)
MSNC 503 Nursing Practice with Diverse Families in Communities (2)

II. CNS Core (9 units)
APNC 520 – Pathophysiology (3)
APNC 522 - Acute Care: Physical Assessment and Diagnosis (3)
APNC 523 – Pharmacology in Health Management (3)

III. Emphasis (20 units)
ACNS 571 – CNS Practice in Contemporary Health Care (2)
ACNS 572 – Management of Acutely Ill Adult (3)
ACNS 573 – Clinical Nurse Specialist Practicum I (2)
ACNS 574 – Management of Chronically Ill Adult (3)
ACNS 575 – Clinical Nurse Specialist Practicum II (2)
ACNS 576 – Management of Specialty Populations (3)
ACNS 577 – Clinical Nurse Specialist Practicum III (2)
ACNS 596 – Advanced Practicum in Selected CNS Role (3)