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Critical
Care Clinical Nurse Speciaist: Adult (M.S.N.) Program
• Master of Science
in Nursing
• Post-Master's Certificate
THE ROLE
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in the Critical Care Clinical
Nurse Specialist (CNS) program prepares graduate to function as
change agent, collaborator, clinical leader, educator, case manager,
and patient advocate. The clinical nurse specialist role is built
around four dimensions: clinical expertise, consultation, education,
and research. The program prepares the Critical Care CNS to work
with adult critical care populations in a variety of in-patient
settings.
THE PROGRAM
There are six unique aspects of this program: a) a combination
of online and onsite didactic courses; b) accessible clinical
practice sites; c) individualized clinical practica precepted
by expert health care practitioners; d) individually designed
post-master's certificate; e) combined Critical Care Clinical
Nurse Specialist/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) programs of
study; and f) competency-based application of knowledge to clinical
practice. One year of recent full-time critical care experience
is required prior to enrollment in the clinical seminar/practica
courses.
THE FACULTY
Rush College of Nursing faculties are highly experienced practitioner-teachers
with doctoral and master's degrees and certification in their
specialties. The Practitioner-Teacher model at Rush University
allows faculties to maintain and enhance their clinical expertise
and apply it to research and academic programs. Faculties are
nationally and internationally known in their various areas of
expertise and are actively involved and often leaders in professional
organizations. Faculties are also well published and frequently
speak at local, regional, national, and international professional
meetings. Additional program faculties include experienced health
care providers such as nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists,
and physicians, as well as allied health care professionals with
expertise in the care of critically
ill adult patients.
Faculty contact for the Critical Care Clinical Nurse
Specialist program:
Kathy Lauer, PhD,
RN
312-942-6265
Kathy _K_Lauer@rush.edu
CLINICAL SITES
Rush University Medical Center offers graduate students in critical
care nursing clinical experiences in a wide variety of settings.
Practicum sites include acute and subacute care institutions,
acute medical-surgical and intensive care units, and subspecialty
practices (e.g., cardiology, pulmonology, neurosurgery). Clinical
practice experiences are planned on a student-centered basis by
Rush College of Nursing faculty. Planning is based on individual
student learning needs, available clinical sites and preceptors,
and specifically designed clinical objectives.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Career opportunities for critical care clinical nurse specialists
include a variety of healthcare settings, including acute care
and intensive care units, subacute hospitals, clinical education,
care management, and subspecialty office practices. They function
independently and collaboratively with a variety of critical care
providers to deliver quality, evidence-based care that will maximize
patient care outcomes.
CERTIFICATION AND ACCREDITATION
Completion of the critical care clinical nurse specialist program
provides eligibility for certification as a critical care clinical
nurse specialist by the American Association of Critical Care
Nurses and for state licensure/certification where available.
To apply or for further information, please contact:
College Admission Services
600 S. Paulina, Suite 440
Chicago, IL 60612
Telephone: 312-942-7100; Fax: 312-942-2219
Rush_Admissions@rush.edu
To apply online, go to:
www.rushu.rush.edu/nursing/admission.html
Critical
Care Clinical Nurse
Specialist
Master
of Science in Nursing - Program of Study |
| Credit |
Graduate
Nursing Core |
| 2 |
* NUR 501A Theoretical Foundations
for Advanced Practice |
| 2 |
** NUR 502A Professional Issues in
Role Development |
| 2 |
** NUR 502B Implementation
of the Advanced Practice Nurse Role |
| 4 |
* NUR 503 Physical Diagnosis: Assessment
and Evaluation Across the Lifespan |
| 3 |
** NUR 510 Biostatistics |
| 3 |
** NUR 521A Research for Advanced Practice
|
| 3 |
** NUR 522 Health Promotion and Disease
Prevention in Diverse Populations |
| 2 |
** BHV 505 Interdisciplinary Studies in Palliative Care
(offered every qtr.,
add to sample program of study below) |
| 1 |
NUR 548 MSN Capstone Project |
| Subtotal 22
credit hours |
| Credit |
Advanced Practice
Nursing Core |
| 4 |
* PHY 551 Advanced Physiology I |
| 2 |
* PHY 552 Advanced Physiology II |
| 2 |
* PPH 511 Advanced Pathophysiology I |
| 4 |
* PPH 512 Advanced Pathophysiology II |
| 3 |
* NUR 529 Pharmacology |
| 3 |
*** NUR 530D Pharmacotherapeutics
in Acute Care |
| 2 |
*** NUR 520
Case Management Across the Health Care Continuum |
| 3 |
** BHV 528 Major Psychopathological Disorders
|
| Subtotal 23
credit hours |
| Credit |
Speciality Curriculum
Content |
| 4 |
*** NUR 534B Management
of the Adult Patient: Critical Illness |
| 4 |
*** NUR 534R Management of the Adult Patient:
Acute & Chronic Illness I |
| 4 |
*** NUR 534S Management of the Adult Patient:
Acute & Chronic Illness II |
| 12 |
NUR 541 Master’s Practicum. Additional
practicum hours may be required by area of concentration/individual
student needs. |
| 2 |
NUR 600 ACNP Residency is 120
clock hours. Additional residency hours may be required
by area of concentration and/or individual needs. Students
must register for 2 credit hours per quarter until the residency
hours are completed. |
| Subtotal 26 credit hours |
| Total |
71
credit hours |
Courses are available in the following formats:
* Web-based and on-site
** Web-based and/or compressed weekend
*** On-site only
Please note: All programs of study are subject to change
Critical
Care Clinical Nurse Specialist
Master
of Science in Nursing - Sample Program of Study
MSN
9 quarter plan |
| Year |
Fall |
Winter |
Spring |
Summer |
| 1 |
4 PHY 551 |
2 PHY 552
|
3 NUR 522
|
2
NUR 502A |
| |
2 PPH 511
|
4 PPH 512
|
3
NUR 521A
|
3 NUR 529 |
| |
2 NUR 501A
|
3 NUR 510
|
2 NUR 520 |
4 NUR 503 |
| Total |
8 credit hours |
9 credit hours |
8
credit hours |
9
credit hours |
| 2 |
3 NUR 530D
|
4 NUR 534R
|
4 NUR 534S
|
4 NUR 534B |
| |
3 BHV 528 |
4 NUR 541
|
4
NUR 541
|
4 NUR 541 |
| |
|
|
2 NUR 502B
|
1 NUR 548 |
| Total |
6
credit hours |
8 credit hours |
10
credit hours |
9 credit hours |
| 3 |
2 NUR 600
|
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|
| Total |
2 credit hours |
|
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MSN
13 quarter Plan
|
| Year |
Fall |
Winter |
Spring |
Summer |
| 1 |
4 PHY 551 |
2 PHY 552
|
2 NUR 520
|
2 NUR 501A |
| |
2 PPH 511
|
4 PPH 512
|
3 NUR 522
|
2 NUR 502A |
| Total |
6 credit hours |
6 credit hours |
5 credit hours |
4 credit hours |
| 2 |
3 BHV
528
|
3 NUR 510
|
4 NUR 503
|
3 NUR 529 |
| |
|
|
3 NUR
521A |
|
| Total |
3 credit hours |
3 credit
hours |
7 credit hours |
3 credit hours |
| 3 |
3 NUR 530D
|
4 NUR 534R
|
4 NUR 534S
|
4 NUR 534B |
| |
|
4 NUR 541
|
4
NUR 541
|
4 NUR 541 |
| |
|
|
2 NUR 502B
|
1 NUR 548 |
| Total |
3
credit hours |
8 credit hours |
10
credit hours |
9 credit hours |
| 4 |
2 NUR 600
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| Total |
2 credit hours |
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