Program Details
Aging is just a part of life, but competent healthcare workers can make these years easier and more comfortable. The MSN in Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist is an online adult nurse program that prepares nurses to do just that.
With this program, students gain the knowledge and skills needed to provide direct patient care in everything from wellness to acute care while focusing on complex and vulnerable adult and older adult populations. Plus, you will be able to work on improving health care delivery systems through the management of clinical efforts across health care settings, providing visionary leadership, leading quality and safety initiatives, and implementing evidence-based practice. Courses cover such topics as:
- Leadership
- Management of human resources
- Health care financial management
- Quality, safety, and performance outcomes
% Online
Mostly OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
School Accreditation & Licensing
University of Missouri-Columbia is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Application Requirements
Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent
Additional Info
- Some campus visits may be required
- Current unencumbered RN license in the United States
Restricted States
Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Maryland, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, Tennessee, Washington, Wisconsin