Specialization Information
The
Public/Community Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
track educates nurses in nursing, social, and public
health sciences, while emphasizing population-focused
care of vulnerable populations in rural areas. Skills
and knowledge for advanced practice leadership in
population-focused care are accentuated.
The coursework will be delivered through online
computer technology which allows students to participate
in "virtual classrooms" from their home or work settings.
Students will take clinical practicum courses in
locations as close to their home communities as possible,
with a qualified nurse preceptor working in populated-focused
care. sites for clinical experiences will vary,
but may include local and state health departments.
schools, shelters, non-profit agencies, and other
community-based organizations.
Students can earn a Master of Science degree with
a major in nursing or RN to MS degree. The course
of study requires 49 - 51 credits depending on Thesis
or Independent Study option chosen. Students may
be full or part-time. a Post Masters Certificate
will also be implemented.
Graduates of the program will be eligible to complete
the national American Nurse Credentialing Center
(ANCC) certification examination for a Public/Community
Health Clinical Nurse Specialists.
Outcome Objectives
Specialty outcome objectives for the P/CHN specialization
build upon the graduate nursing program objectives
by expecting that the student will:
- Integrate theories, research, and experiential
knowledge into advanced P/CHN practice with vulnerable
rural populations.
- Demonstrate advanced practice skills in the provision
of populated-focused care, consistent with ANA's
Scope and Standards of Practice for Public Health
Nursing.
- Assume the roles and behaviors of a P/CHN CNS
in the spheres of direct clint care, nurses and
nursing practice, and organizations/systems.
- Utilize research to effectively improve the care
of populations, consistent with CNS role.
- Effect change in public/community health nursing
using leadership, management, and teaching strategies.
- Collaborate with other disciplines and partner
with communities to improve health and health care
and influence health policy for vulnerable rural
populations.
- Contribute to the development of public/community
health nursing policy, nursing practice, and the
profession.
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