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Master of Science - Clinical Nurse Specialist: Acute Care Pathway

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The Acute Care CNS program prepares CNS's to function in a variety of health care settings where patients with acute care needs are served. These include hospitals, outpatient, rehab, extended care, home care/hospices, collaborative practices with physicians and other health care professionals and independent practice. 

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Application Deadlines

PROGRAM SUMMER 2012 FALL 2012 SPRING 2013
Clinical Nurse Specialist* N/A March 1, 2012 N/A

Notice: Students may not enroll in nursing courses unless they are accepted in and committed to completing a specific pathway.

*THe CNS Application for Admission opens annually in January for Fall admission.

All transcripts must be submitted directly to the OUHSC Ofice of Admissions & Records. The mailing address is:

OUHSC Office of Admissions & Reocrds
PO Box 26901, BSEB 200
Oklahoma City, OK 73126

Program Objectives

Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will be prepared to:

  1. Synthesize theories from nursing and supporting sciences to guide practice and role development
  2. Deliver a broad array of therapeutic nursing interventions to culturally diverse or at risk individuals and populations in a specialized area of clinical practice
  3. Demonstrate expertise in a specialized area of clinical practice and/or initial competence in a specific functional role (Advanced practice nurse, educator, administrator)
  4. Collaborate with other health care providers to improve nursing care and other health services
  5. Influence health care policy as it relates to current and emerging health care needs in society and promote safe, ethical health care delivery
  6. Contribute to nursing knowledge through planning, evaluating or conducting research and promoting research utilization
  7. Demonstrate competency in oral and written communication
  8. Demonstrate competency in resource and systems management
  9. Demonstrate competency in information analysis and management consistent with role preparation
  10. Demonstrate critical thinking as evidenced in intellectual attitudes and personal risk-taking and by consideration of complex issues with multiple alternatives for solution.

Non-Nursing Bachelor's Degree (NNBD) Entry Option

The University of Oklahoma College of Nursing offers a direct entry option for RNs that have a bachelor's degree in a non-nursing field. Visit our NNBD page for additional information.

 

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