Clinical Nurse Specialist in Chronic Illness (CNS) Emphasis
The Master of Science degree in Nursing with an emphasis in the CNS prepares students in the roles of clinician, educator, researcher, and consultant. The CNS emphasis prepares the post baccalaureate nursing student to be on the Colorado Advanced Practice Registry in the area of care for the chronically ill adult or child. The program is consistent with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing guidelines. Full time and part-time options are available. Health policies, OSHA requirements, CPR certification and criminal background checks are required for clinical practicum experiences.
The program provides the graduate with the expertise to function in an autonomous nursing role. The graduate is eligible to be recognized as an Advanced Practice Nurse from the Colorado State Board of Nursing with all the rights and privileges associated with this title.
For degree and program requirements, see:
Nursing M.S. — Clinical Nurse Specialist in Chronic Illness (CNS) Emphasis
Education Emphasis
The Master of Science degree in Nursing prepares post-baccalaureate nursing students as nurse educators for either academic or inservice settings with clinical emphasis in case management of the chronically ill child or adult. The program is consistent with the characteristics of graduate education accepted by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. Full-time and part-time options are available. Health policies, Background check, OSHA requirements and CPR certification are required.
This program provides expertise valuable for positions in education, community college settings, institutions of higher education, community health settings and institutions that provide inpatient care for the chronically ill child or adult.
For degree and program requirements, see:
Nursing M.S. — Education Emphasis
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Emphasis
The Master of Science degree in Nursing with an emphasis in FNP prepares the post-baccalaureate nursing student for advanced clinical practice in primary care of families. The graduate is eligible to apply for national certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Part-time study only. Health policies, OSHA requirements, CPR, ACLS certification, and criminal background check are required.
The program provides the graduate with the expertise to function in an autonomous and collaborative role as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) who provides primary care in a variety of settings. The graduate is eligible to be recognized as an Advanced Practice Nurse from the State Board of Nursing with all the rights and privileges associated with this title.
For degree and program requirements, see:
Nursing M.S. — Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Emphasis
Master’s student admission requirements
- A bachelor’s degree from an NLN or CCNE accredited institution with an upper division major in nursing.
- Eligibility for Colorado licensure as a registered nurse.
- A minimum grade point average of 3.0 on the baccalaureate level.
- Two letters of reference.
- A statement of career goals.
- One year of clinical experience is preferred.
- A personal interview may be required.