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Adult/Gerontology Acute Care for Clinical Nurse Specialists C.G.S.

Admission Requirements

  1. A completed application accompanied by a fifty-dollar nonrefundable application fee.
  2. Applicants must possess a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale from previous master’s in nursing program.
  3. Applicants must have completed the prerequisites of Advanced Pathophysiology, Advanced Pharmacology and Advanced Health Assessment. If the candidate is currently a certified APRN, the three prerequisites may be waived.
  4. Applicants with international degrees must have their transcripts evaluated for degree and grade equivalency to that of a regionally accredited institution in the United States.
  5. Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate records.
  6. Current unrestricted licensure for the practice of nursing in Rhode Island.
  7. A professional résumé.
  8. Three professional references (at least one from the clinical area).
  9. A brief letter of intent, which includes a statement of goals.
  10. Proof of residency is required for in-state tuition.
  11. Relevant acute care experience required.
  12. An interview may be required.

Retention Requirements

All students are expected to maintain a cumulative average of B (3.00) or better in their graduate program.

Students who do not maintain a cumulative B (3.00) average will have their status reviewed by the master’s program director. Students who achieve less than a B, including a grade of ‘U’, in any course will be placed on probationary status. Students on probationary status must achieve a B or better in each required course over the next 9 credits. Two grades below B are sufficient cause for consideration of dismissal; the decision regarding students’ status will be made by the master’s program director in consult with the dean. Students may be required to repeat a course at the discretion of the master’s program director.

Course Requirements

First Semester

CourseTitleCreditsOffered
NURS 530Adult Health Illness I for CNS

6

 Spring.

Second Semester

CourseTitleCreditsOffered
NURS 610Adult Health/Illness II for CNS

6

 Fall.

Third Semester

CourseTitleCreditsOffered
NURS 620Adult Health/Illness III for CNS

6

 Spring.

Total Credit Hours: 18