Overview

Graduates of Nursing degree at University of Rio Grande will be prepared to practice in the CNS role upon successful completion of the national certification examination appropriate to the population-focused area. Graduates will also be prepared to meet graduate-level CNS competencies and CNS spheres of impact.

The curriculum focuses on direct and indirect care roles, advanced practice nursing competencies, role-specific professional standards and competencies, and certification requirements. Our class size ensures that students are fully supported by our faculty providing a personalized approach to the learner.

Learning Outcomes

Synthesize knowledge and evidence from nursing and related disciplines to inform clinical judgment and innovation in advanced practice nursing.
Provide evidence-based, ethical, and equitable patient-centered care for diverse young to older adults at the individual and system levels.
Communicate, consult and collaborate with other professionals to solve complex healthcare problems and improve outcomes for adult populations.
Translate research and current evidence to transform care for young to older adults, advanced nursing practice, and organizations.
Integrate principles of quality and safety to mitigate risks for patients, nurses, and organizations.
Demonstrate leadership skills and advanced clinical expertise in designing cost-effective, evidence-based, and quality solutions and policies across the care continuum.
Incorporate information and technology to manage and improve healthcare delivery in accordance with best practices and policies.
Exhibit responsibility and accountability for one’s personal health and professional values and identity as an advanced practice nurse.
Demonstrate role competencies as a clinical nurse specialist in the care of adult patients, families, and populations and advancement of nursing practice.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Nursing Theory
Ethics
Medicine
Physiology

Anatomy
Pediatrics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Credits

47 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rio Grande City, United States

Disciplines

Nursing View 1044 other Masters in Nursing in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

For detailed information and specific requirements, please refer to the official website or contact the institution directly

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

2757 USD / year

≈ 2757 USD / year
Out-of-State

2757 USD / year

≈ 2757 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

2287 USD / year

≈ 2287 USD / year

Funding

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