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Adult
Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
 An
Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is prepared as an advanced
practice nurse.The CNS is ready to provide expert delivery
of complex and multifaceted care in diverse types of clinical
settings. The advanced practice nursing skills are strongly
based on knowledge and in the practice of pathophysiology
and advanced health assessment techniques. Students develop
a firm understanding of the utilization of nursing theory
and its application to the practice of nursing as a clinical
specialist.
The implementation
of the traditional subroles of CNS (expert practitioner, education,
leader/manager, consultant, and researcher) is explored within
the ever changing health care environment. Major emphasis
is placed on case management, organizational dynamics and
health care delivery systems. The student learns the interaction
of the CNS role in organizational dynamics.
Clinical practice
and CNS experience are developed through mentoring relationships
with faculty and preceptors. Students are able to select from
varied clinical settings with a wide framework of health care
delivery systems. Adaptability to change is emphasized within
parameters of professional development, and the ability to
impact the delivery of patient care over time.
Program
of Study
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