Overview

The Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Post-Master’s Certificate at Azusa Pacific University provides theory and clinical experiences to prepare the nurse for certification by the state of California and for national certification as an adult clinical nurse specialist.

Key facts

Graduates may apply for national certification through examination by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, and may be eligible for California advanced practice certification.
The program is designed for the working professional, offering evening lectures and customized clinical experiences.
Students may enroll part-time and take advantage of summer courses.
Clinical experiences include health care services for diverse cultural/ethnic groups, the poor, the underserved, and the homeless.
Students may receive traineeships (partial tuition reimbursement) when available through a federal grant.
Students receive personalized attention in a supportive Christian environment from faculty who are experienced as clinical nurse specialists or nurse practitioners in a variety of settings.
Financial aid is available through scholarships and loans.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Health Assessment and Health Promotion

Nursing Practice Role

Pathophysiology

Health Promotion Across the Lifespan

Gerontology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

34 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pacific, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduate application for admission
$45 nonrefundable application fee
Official transcripts
Written statement
Copy of RN license status
Current résumé
Two recommendations
Master’s degree in nursing
Completion of courses in health assessment, pathophysiology, nursing research, statistics, nursing leadership, and community health nursing equivalent to those offered in the APU undergraduate nursing program
Completion of an undergraduate health assessment course (see Additional Requirements below)

For international students:

Demonstrate proficiency in English
Provide an affidavit of financial support (PDF) and a bank statement
Submit a copy of a valid passport

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

33115 USD / year

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Out-of-State

33115 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

33115 USD / year

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Living costs

Pacific

United States

800 - 1300 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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