Course variations
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Course summary
This option enables the student to acquire advanced knowledge of health care for individuals, families and aggregate populations and to develop the skills needed to engage in a specific advanced practice nursing role. On admission, students select a specific program of study that will prepare the graduate for recognition and/or certification as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in that designated health care area. The following specialties may be selected within the CNS option: Adult Health; Community Health; Gerontology; Nursing Administration; or Clinical Trials Research. Students may also elect to include courses in their program of study that support sub-specialty practice, e.g. cardiac care, diabetes care or other specialized areas of practice.
Program modules
The MS Program Core courses are required of all MS students, and include: All Students: N501 Issues in Nursing and Health Care (3); N510 Theoretical Foundation of Nursing (3); N512 Nursing Research (3). Total: 9 credits. The Advanced Practice Core is comprised of the didactic and clinical experiences required to build competency in the advanced practice role. Specific requirements for the CNS Option include: Specialization / Minor*: 6 credit intensive or 10 credit graduate minor in area of specialization. Recommended CNS Intensive courses include: N502 Physical Assessment Across the Lifespan (3); N503 Pathophysiology (3); N504 Pharmacologic Therapy in the Primary Care Setting (3); N518 Clinical Nurse Specialist I: Concepts and Theory (4); N519 Clinical Nurse Specialist II: Analysis and Application (4). Total: 14-18 SH; 10-14, 4. Finally, Capstone Experiences provide evidence of advanced role competency and the application of knowledge. All students complete the 8 credit clinical capstone course designated for the selected option (as shown below). In addition, students may choose to complete a Scholarly Paper (3 credits) or a Thesis (6 credits) under the supervision of a faculty member. CNS Option: N521 Advanced Nursing Practicum (8). N594 Scholarly Paper or N600 Thesis (3-6 credits).
Entry requirement for international students
Applicants must have: a Baccalaureate degree from a NLNAC- or CCNE-accredited program; GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; Current Pennsylvania license to practice professional nursing; Undergraduate courses in basic statistics and basic research; Graduate Record Examination scores. The language of instruction at Penn State is English. All international applicants must take and submit scores for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or the IELTS (International English Language Testing System), with the exceptions noted below. The minimum acceptable score for the TOEFL is 550 for the paper-based test, 213 for the computer-based test, or a total score of 80 with a 19 on the speaking section for the Internet-based test (iBT). Applicants with iBT speaking scores between 15 and 18 may be considered for provisional admission, which requires an institutional test of English proficiency upon first enrollment and, if necessary, remedial course work. The minimum composite score for the IELTS is 6.5. Graduate programs may have more stringent requirements. International applicants are exempt from the TOEFL/IELTS requirement who have received a baccalaureate or a master's degree from a college/university/institution in any of the following: Australia, Belize, British Caribbean and British West Indies, Canada (except Quebec), England, Guyana, Republic of Ireland, Liberia, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Scotland, the United States, and Wales.
Pennsylvania State University University Park Campus accepts IELTS*
* Please check with your chosen school for the exact entry requirements for your programme.
Qualification
Masters
Awarding body
PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Department name
College of Health and Human Development, School of Nursing
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