Kent State University Catalog 2011

University Catalog

Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Certificate (Post Master's)

College of Nursing
Graduate Academic Advising Offices
214 Henderson Hall
Tel: 330-672-2234
Web: www.kent.edu/nursing

The Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist certificate prepares nurses who already have a master's degree in nursing to be an advanced practice nurse in the sub-specialty of adult health. Graduates of the certificate will be eligible to sit for national certification in adult health or gerontology, teach adult health nursing or related courses or practice the specialty in various health care agencies.

PREREQUISITES (9 credits; Master of Science in Nursing)
Course		Title
NURS	60041	Advanced Assessment Of Adult Clients (3)
	60045	Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice Nurses (3)
	60441	Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nursing (3)
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS (12 credits)
Course		Title	Credits
NURS	60000	Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist I	4
	60023	Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist II	4
	60035	Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist III	4
MINIMUM TOTAL			12

Gainful Employment Disclosure
CIP code:	51.3803
CIP title:	Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
AY 10 completers:	0
AY 10 on-time completers:	N/A
AY 10 on-time completion rate:	N/A
Median Stafford loans:	not applicable; contact the Office of Student Financial Aid for more information
Median other loans:	not applicable; contact the Office of Student Financial Aid for more information
Award title:	not applicable; contact the Office of Student Financial Aid for more information
Total cost per credit hours:	$452
Total costs for credit hours:	$6,780
Book and supplies cost per credit hours:	$134
Total books and supplies costs:	$1,380
Term:	Fall 2011 and Spring 2012
Length:	30 Weeks
Fees per term:	Varies
Room and board per term:	$4,480
Other supply or miscellaneous costs:	N/A
SOC code:	29-1199.03
SOC title:	Nurse Practitioners
ONET link:	http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-1199.03
Respondent placement rate:	0.00% - No completers in recent year