The Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist Program offers the
The program prepares baccalaureate nurses for advanced practice nursing as Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) in one of two specialty areas:
- Adult/Medical-Surgical
- Geriatrics
These specialty areas will prepare CNSs to function as healthcare team members in managing and coordinating the care of the adult, especially the older adult population, in tertiary, secondary, primary care, and homecare settings. The CNS’s practice is directed toward improving patient care and nursing practice. The roles of the CNS are multifaceted. The specialty areas will provide CNS students with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage patient health problems through direct care, consultation, research, education, and leadership roles. Concepts related to cultural competency and health promotion activities will be integrated throughout the program.
Health Assessment (All Specialty Areas)
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Course No.
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Course Name
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Credits
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NUR 571
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Health Assessment – Foundations
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1
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NUR 572
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Health Assessment – Adult
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2
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NUR 573
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Health Assessment – Acute
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1
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Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist
Specialty Nursing Curriculum
Acute/Critical-Care*
*Currently, not accepting applications for this specialty area.
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Course No.
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Course Name
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Credits
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| NUR 588 |
Acute Care Management |
3 credits |
| NUR 589 |
Management of the Critically Ill Adult |
3 credits |
| NUR 607 |
Clinical Specialist Practicum I |
5 credits |
| NUR 608 |
Clinical Specialist Practicum II |
5 credits |
| NUR 609 |
Acute Care Laboratory |
1 credi |
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Course No.
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Course Name
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Credits
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| NUR 587 |
Primary Health care Management of the Adult |
3 credits |
| NUR 588 |
Acute Care Management |
3 credits |
| NUR 607 |
Clinical Specialist Practicum I |
5 credits |
| NUR 608 |
Clinical Specialist Practicum II |
5 credits |
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Course No.
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Course Name
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Credits
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| NUR 531 |
Promotion of Healthy Aging |
5 credits |
| NUR 587 |
Primary Health care Management of the Adult |
3 credits |
| NUR 588 |
Acute Care Management |
3 credits
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| NUR 607 |
Clinical Specialist Practicum I |
5 credits |
| NUR 608 |
Clinical Specialist Practicum II |
4 credits |
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MS Degree Credits
42-46 min
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Faculty
Yvonne Scherer
EdD, RN, CNS/Associate Professor & Program Director
yscherer@buffalo.edu
Mary Adams
PhD, RN/Assistant Professor
mgadams@buffalo.edu
Susan Bruce
MS, CS, ANP/Clinical Assistant Professor
sbruce@buffalo.edu
Carolyn Montgomery
MS, RN, ANP/Clinical Instructor
cam11@buffalo.edu