Overview

At Clinical Nurse Specialist from University of Oklahoma students can develop subspecialty expertise within the adult-gerontology population including such areas as cardiology, nephrology, neurology, and oncology, among others. CNSs are equipped to advance quality of care, integrate evidence into practice, develop and lead clinical innovations, and improve patient and system outcomes. Graduates practice in a wide range of health care settings that include hospitals and acute care, long-term care, outpatient clinics, rehabilitation care.

Students at Clinical Nurse Specialist from University of Oklahoma will be prepared to:

Integrate theories from nursing and support sciences to guide practice and role development

Use evidence-based and best practice literature to propose and initiate change.

Use political acumen to influence health care policy in the promotion of safe, ethical health care delivery.

Deliver a broad array of evidence-based, patient-centered nursing interventions to culturally diverse or at-risk individuals and populations in a specialized area of practice.

Demonstrate expertise in a specialized area of clinical, teaching, and management/administrative practice and/or initial competence in a functional role (advanced practice registered nurse [APRN], educator and administrator).

Employ leadership and management skills in decision making to improve nursing care delivery and the care environment.

Collaborate with the interprofessional teams to improve nursing care and health care services.

Contribute to knowledge dissemination through scholarly activities and communication.

Use critical synthesis to effectively manage resources and systems.

Demonstrate competency in information analysis, management, and technology consistent with role preparation.

Engage in lifelong learning and professional development.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Background for Nursing Practice

Organizational & Systems Leadership in Nursing

Evidence Based Practice & Scholarship in Nursing

Technology, Safety, & Quality Improvement in Nursing

Applied Principles of Pathology

Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nurses

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

40 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completion of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree from a regionally accredited institution.

Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse.

Completion of a research methodology course with a grade of C or better.

Completion of a general statistics course with a grade of C or better.

An overall grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 hours of academic credit.

Submission of three (3) recommendations (references) for admission with the Nursing CAS Admission Application.

If requested by faculty, an interview.

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Tuition Fee

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International

19539 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 19539 USD per year during 24 months.
National

19539 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19539 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

6052 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6052 USD per year during 24 months.

2nd Year Resident: 7,396

2nd Year Non-Resident: 23,881

Living costs for Oklahoma City

911 - 1456 USD /month

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