The Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist MS(N) program curriculum prepares nurses as expert clinicians to provide direct patient care from wellness through acute care with a focus on complex and vulnerable adult and older adult populations. The Adult Geriatric Clinical Nurse Specialist student will also be prepared to influence care outcomes by acting as a resource and providing expert consultation for nursing staff and other health professionals by implementing evidence based practice initiatives to support improvements in health care delivery systems.
- Manage clinical efforts across health care settings
- Provide visionary leadership
- Lead quality and safety initiatives
- Implement evidence-based practice
View the MS(N) AGCNS sample plan of study. The MS(N) AGCNS curriculum provides core master’s coursework in combination with Adult Gerontology Clinical specialty courses.
In addition to providing direct patient care, Clinical Nurse Specialists influence care outcomes by providing expert consultation for nursing staff and by implementing evidence-based practice initiatives to support improvements in health care delivery systems.