
This program is delivered in a completely online format and is designed to prepare Advanced Practice Nurses for the role of Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) and develop their expertise as nurse educators. The CNS Educator is a professional leadership role in the design and implementation of strategies to improve patient and organizational outcomes and to teach nursing students in both the didactic and clinical settings.
Upon completion of the program, graduates will be prepared to sit for the ANCC certification as Adult CNS, and have the coursework necessary to sit for the National League of Nursing (NLN) Education Certification.
AccreditationThe MSU College of Nursing MSN programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).