College of Nursing and Health

Phone: 937.775.3132 Fax: 937.775.4571

Nursing Degree Programs

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Masters of Science Degree (M.S.) Program

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Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist

Bridge Program

Clinical Nurse Leader

Community Health Clinical Nurse Specialist

Family Nurse Practitioner

Health Care Administration

Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care

School Nursing

Graduate Student Handbook

The Graduate Program prepares advanced practice nurses in a variety of specialty areas. The program reflects the faculty's commitment to providing graduate education that is challenging and relevant to today's changing healthcare environment.

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Program Concentrations:

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) work in clinical settings including hospitals, community facilities and medical offices and are experts in a health care specialty. The role of the CNS encompasses direct patient care, consultation, education, research and administration. Students can choose from the following CNS areas:

Health Care Administration

The administration track has broadened the management focus to encompass both nursing and health care systems in the changing health care environment. Students take courses on financial management, human resource management and strategic planning. Management skills are sharpened through innovative practicum opportunities.

School Nursing

The purpose of the program is to prepare school nurses to meet the requirements of the school nurse role and to position school nurses as equal members of the educational team. The program consists of 54 quarter hours of graduate credit including classroom and clinical practicums.

Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioners (NP) work in clinics, hospitals, nursing homes, and physician offices providing cost- effective care. NPs bring health care to uninsured, underserved, and minority populations across the country. NPs emphasize health promotion, disease prevention and early detection and management of health problems.

The Clinical Nurse Leader

The Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) is a master's in nursing with the role of clinical leader at the patient's bedside. The CNL will provide lateral integration of patient care to assure quality of patient care. This program is not enrolling at this time.

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