Clinical Nurse Specialist in Community Health Nursing
The Master of Science in Nursing degree with a specialty in Public Community Health Nursing prepares nurses for advanced practice in the care of vulnerable populations and communities. The goal of this program is to prepare clinical nurse specialists who will promote the health and well-being of populations and communities. Improving the health of populations and communities is addressed through community assessment, program planning and implementation, leadership strategies, health policy development, and program evaluation. Community partnerships and collaborations are emphasized throughout the curriculum. Upon completion of the Master’s program, students will be eligible to take the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) certification examination for the Clinical Specialist in Public Community Health Nursing.
| Course Requirements: 47 Credits | ||
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| Master's Core Courses: 13 Credits | ||
| Course | Title | Credits |
| NUR 6510 | Health Economics, Policy, and Professional Issues for APNs | 3 |
| NUR 7015 | Research for Evidence-Based Advanced Practice I | 4 |
| NUR 7018 | Research for Evidence-Based Advanced Practice II | 3 |
| NUR 7105 | Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Practice | 3 |
| Cognates: 16 Credits | ||
| NUR 7545 | Principles & Practices of Nursing Service Management | 3 |
| NUR XXXX | Complimentary & Alternative Medicine Therapies: Use in Professional Nursing Practice | 3 |
| SW 6540 | Effects of Drugs & Alcohol: Social & Physical Function | 3 |
| FPH 7015 | Biostatistics | 4 |
| FPH 7240 | Epidemiology | 3 |
| Clinical Course Sequence: 18 Credits | ||
| NUR 7840 | Advanced Practice Nursing with Individuals/Communities | 6 |
| NUR 7855 | Advanced Practice Nursing with Groups | 6 |
| NUR 7860 | Advanced Practice Nursing with Families | 6 |