Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist - M.S.

New York State Registered Program Code: 22181

New York State Registered Program Code: 22184 (Dual BS/MS)

New York State Registered Program Code: 22185 (Dual RN-BS/MS)

HEGIS Code: 1203.10 {Nursing-R.N. Required for Admission}

Molloy Program of Study Code: MNCAG (prior MNCNS)

Molloy Program of Study Code: MDCAG (prior MDCNS) (Dual BS/MS)

Molloy Program of Study Code: MRCAG (prior MRCNS) (Dual RN-BS/MS)

 

Characteristics of the Molloy University Masters Prepared Nurse:

  • Demonstrates and transmits a belief in the inherent worth and dignity of individuals, families and communities, through role modeling of professional nursing.

  • Demonstrates advance competencies and ethical decision-making.

  • Assumes responsibility and accountability for advanced professional practice in an increasingly complex healthcare environment.

  • Assumes a leadership role based on theory, research and expert practice.

  • Designs and implements research.

  • Advocates for an environment of health in a global society.

  • Assumes responsibility and accountability for professional nursing practice.

Requirements

Core Courses (9 credits required):

NUR 5051Theoretical Applications in Transformative Leadership

3

NUR 5052Reflective Practice and Advocacy

3

NUR 5053Research and Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing

3

All Core Courses must be completed before progressing to Advanced Practice Core Courses.

Advanced Practice Core Courses (11 credits required):

NUR 5240Advanced Pathophysiology

3

NUR 5380Role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist

2

NUR 5721AGNP/CNS Advanced Physical Assessment

3

NUR 5730Pharmacotherapeutics

3

CNS Program Courses (9 credits required):

NUR 5330CNS: Foundations and Decision-Making

3

NUR 5340CNS: Adult-Gerontology Health Practice I

2

NUR 5350CNS: Adult-Gerontology Health Practice II

2

NUR 5360CNS: Adult-Gerontology Health Practice III

2

NUR 5330, NUR 5340, NUR 5350 and NUR 5360: 125 clinical hours each

Elective Courses (6 credits required):

Students take 6 credits of NUR Electives.

BUS 5560 and BUS 5570 are allowed to be taken as NUR Electives.

Electives

6

 

Total Credit Hours: 35