Dean of
Nursing and
Director of Graduate Nursing
Ellen Piskac, M.S.N., R.N.
P: 800.647.5500 or 402.552.2463
E: piskac@clarksoncollege.edu
Post-Master's Certificate Programs
The
purpose of the Post-MSN certificate programs is to provide opportunities for
students who already have a MSN degree to gain knowledge within a specialty at
Clarkson College. The Post-MSN certificate represents the student's successful
completion of the required courses in the chosen nursing option.
Family Nurse Practitioner
The
focus of this Post-MSN certificate is to educate nurses who desire preparation
in advanced practice nursing, specifically in the family nurse practitioner
role. The purpose of a master's prepared family nurse practitioner is to
promote the health of citizens in family practice settings. The family nurse
practitioner will be able to develop a practice incorporating concepts,
theories, and recognized care standards into the delivery of health services in
a family practice setting. The family nurse practitioner functions as an
educator, counselor, referral agent, and advocate dealing with families. The
curriculum focuses on evidence-based concepts relevant to advanced practice
nursing and the evolving primary health care system.
Adult Nurse Practitioner
The
focus of this Post-MSN certificate is to educate nurses who desire preparation
in advanced practice nursing, specifically in the adult nurse practitioner
role. The purpose of a master's prepared adult nurse practitioner is to promote
the health of citizens in adult practice setting through emphasis on health
promotion, disease prevention, and the diagnosis and management of acute and
chronic diseases. Adult nurse practitioners assess and manage a client base that
includes adolescents, young, middle, and older adults. The adult nurse
practitioner will be able to incorporate concepts, theories, and recognized
care standards into the delivery of health services in an adult practice
setting. The curriculum focuses on evidence-based concepts relevant to advanced
practice nursing and the evolving primary health care system.
Nursing Education
The
focus of this Post-MSN certificate is to prepare nurses who desire advanced
preparation in nursing education. The curriculum focuses on theoretical
concepts that guide the instructional process and teaching strategies. Methods
to develop, administer, and evaluate nursing educational programs will be
discussed. Technologies are implemented that support quality instruction and evaluation
of learning outcomes in health-related settings.
Nursing
Health Care Leadership
The focus of this Post-MSN certificate is to prepare
nurses who desire advanced preparation in nursing health care leadership and
systems. The curriculum focuses on theoretical concepts relevant to the
practice of nursing health care leadership in a broad context of current health
care delivery settings. Strategies to develop, administer, and evaluate systems
within contemporary health care contexts will be discussed along with
application of decision-making processes to improve outcomes in health care
organizations.
Service-Learning
and Community Service Graduation Requirements
8 hours (6 Service-Learning)* of Clarkson College Service
hours must be completed prior to graduation. Graduates who do not complete the
required number of Service hours will not receive diplomas or transcripts,
until the hours have been completed. *Note: Service hours accrued beyond the minimum number of required service
hours can be applied toward the requirements for the Maltese Cross Certificate
or Medal.
Required Courses (click
here)
Course Descriptions (click
here)
Admission Requirements for
Graduate Students (click
here)
