Clinical Nurse Specialist

Clinical Nurse Specialist -- Adult Medical/Surgical

The Adult Medical/Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) concentration prepares nurses as expert providers of care to patients/families in acute and ambulatory care settings. In addition, the curriculum prepares the graduate to function as;

• a developer and manager of programs of care for populations of patients;
• leader, consultant, mentor and change agent in advancing nursing practice;
• clinical outcomes manager who produces quality, cost-effective outcomes;
• leader of multidisciplinary groups in implementing innovative projects; and,
• developer of research utilization projects that test innovative practices.

Clinical Nurse Specialist -- Psychiatric & Mental Health

The Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) concentration prepares nurses in advanced practice as experts in the care of patients with psychiatric or psychosocial issues, including the delivery of psychotherapy. Nurses are prepared to be therapists, consultants, mental health educators, case managers, and supervisors.