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FOR MORE INFORMATION 914-654-5452 [email protected]
CAREER OPTIONS INCLUDE: � CREATE AND DIRECT HOLISTIC PROGRAMS � WORK IN PHYSICIAN PRACTICES AND HOSPICES � INTEGRATE HOLISTIC NURSING IN GENERAL AND
SPECIALIZED SETTINGS
Master of Science inCLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST IN HOLISTIC NURSING
Be�equipped�to�bring�comfort�to�others.
THE COLLEGE OF NEW ROCHELLE SCHOOL OF NURSING began the first master’s
program for Holistic Clinical Nurse Specialists in 1992. Many of our
graduates are presently engaged in holistic nursing practice in traditional
hospital and community settings, initiating and directing holistic programs
and wellness centers, conducting holistic research in local medical centers,
and precepting our current Clinical Nurse Specialist students.
Enhance your current clinical practice to incorporate holistic modalities and
adjuvant therapies. Learn from the School of Nursing, where it all began.
CERTIFICATE AND RN-MS OPTIONS
In addition to this master’s degree, we offer a Post-Master’s Certificate
Program for professional nurses desiring to become Clinical Nurse
Specialists, holding a Master of Science degree in Nursing, but who are not
advanced Practice Registered Nurses. A shorter certificate is available to
nurse educators, nurse administrators, and others who hold a MS/MSN but
who desire additional specialty preparation in advanced Holistic Nursing.*
*�A�program�plan�for�students�enrolling�in�the�post-master’s�certificate�option�will�be�developed�based�on�previous�master’s�degree�coursework.�RN-MS�options�may�be�available�to�qualified�students.
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75%CNR GRADUATE STUDENTS
WHO ARE EMPLOYED FULL-TIME WHILE STUDYING
TRADITIONAL CLASSROOM,
HYBRID, & ONLINEOPTIONS AVAILABLE
FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE
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MASTER OF SCIENCE CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST IN HOLISTIC NURSING
REQUIRED COURSES
COMMON CORE COURSES—12 CREDITS
NUR 680 Healthcare Delivery Systems and Innovation 2 cr.
NUR 685 Constructs of Healing and Integrative Health 2 cr.
NUR 684 Research Methods in Practice-Based and 2 cr. Theory-Informed Evidence
NUR 681 Theoretical Underpinnings of Advanced Practice 2 cr.
NUR 682 Ethical Decision Making in Health Care 2 cr.
NUR 683 Transformational Leadership 2 cr.
ADVANCED PRACTICE CORE COURSES—10 CREDITS
NUR 748 Advanced Pathophysiology 3 cr.
NUR 749 Advanced Pharmacology 3 cr.
NUR 751 Advanced Health Assessment 3 cr.
NUR 756 Advanced Health Assessment Lab for APNs 1 cr.
SPECIALITY PRACTICE COURSES—15 CREDITS & 500 CLINICAL HOURS(3 credits theory + 1 credit seminar + 1 credit practice = 160 hours)
NUR 753 Clinical Practicum I—Holistic Clinical Nurse Specialist 5 cr.
NUR 754 Clinical Practicum II—Holistic Clinical Nurse Specialist 5 cr.
NUR 755 Clinical Practicum Ill—Holistic Clinical Nurse Specialist 5 cr.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Official documentation of an earned bachelor’s degree in nursing from a regionally accredited college or university
Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
Current professional resume
One essay typed and appended to the application: Why do you want to be a Holistic Clinical Nurse Specialist and describe your goals for graduate study in nursing (include an example from your nursing practice that supports these goals)
Two recommendations, preferably from a nursing faculty, a nursing administrator, or your manager
A cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or above is required
Completion of an undergraduate statistics course Completion of an undergraduate health assessment course for all clinical tracks, as evidenced by transcripts
Eligible for New York State RN Licensure Copy of current malpractice insurance
International applicants are required to have their earned degree evaluated by the World Education Services (WES) to be comparable to United States standards.
