DNP in Nursing with Emphasis in Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist
Students who pursue the Clinical Nurse Specialist area of study will be prepared as expert clinicians in a specialized area of nursing practice (Adult-Gerontology). In addition to providing direct patient care, Clinical Nurse Specialists influence care outcomes by providing expert consultation for nursing staff and by implementing evidence-based practice initiatives to support improvements in healthcare delivery systems.
Degree Requirements
| Required Courses | ||
| NURSE 7087 | Leadership and Technology Institute | 1 |
| NURSE 7010 | Biostatistical Foundations for Health Researchers | 3 |
| NURSE 7110 | Advanced Nursing Roles and Professional Communication | 3 |
| NURSE 7120 | Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology | 3 |
| NURSE 7130 | Advanced Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics | 3 |
| NURSE 7140 | Advanced Health Assessment and Promotion | 3.5 |
| NURSE 7160 | Scientific Foundations for Health Sciences | 4 |
| NURSE 8089 | Transition to APRN Practice | 1 |
| NURSE 8100 | Principles of Epidemiology | 3 |
| NURSE 8170 | Public Health, Sociocultural Issues, and Health Policy | 3 |
| NURSE 8310 | Health Disparities of Rural and Other Underserved Populations | 3 |
| NURSE 8400 | Adult and Geriatric Primary Care I | 3.5-5 |
| NURSE 8410 | Adult and Geriatric Primary Care II | 3.5-5 |
| NURSE 8540 | Advanced Diagnostics and Reasoning I | 3.5-5 |
| NURSE 8545 | Advanced Diagnostics and Reasoning II | 3.5-5 |
| NURSE 8710 | Clinical Management of Acute and Critical Care Problems | 3.5-5 |
| NURSE 8720 | Symptom Management in Acute and Chronic Illness | 3-5 |
| NURSE 8910 | Translational Evidence-Based Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NURSE 8920 | Quality, Safety, and Performance Outcomes | 3 |
| NURSE 8930 | Health Program Design and Management | 3 |
| NURSE 9070 | DNP Clinical Residency | 1-5 |
| NURSE 9080 | DNP Residency Project (3 credits required) | 1-3 |
| NURSE 9087 | Leadership and Transformational Role Institute | 2 |
| Electives if needed to complete 72 credits; choose from the following: | ||
| NURSE 8010 | Family Dynamics and Intervention | 3 |
| NURSE 8820 | Health Care Financial Management | 4 |
| NURSE 8854 | Teaching Strategies in Nursing and Healthcare | 3 |
| NURSE 8864 | Curriculum Development in Nursing | 3 |
| NURSE 8874 | Evaluation Strategies in Nursing and Healthcare | 3 |
Admissions
Applicants are required to meet two sets of minimum qualifications for admission: the requirements of the DNP in Nursing and the minimum requirements of the Graduate School. Because requirements vary, you must refer to a degree program's graduate admission page to learn about specific admission criteria, application deadlines, eligibility, and application process. Your application materials will be reviewed by both the Graduate School and the degree program to which you have applied before official admission to the University of Missouri.