Nursing: Adult Health/Med-Surg Nursing MS

(42 Credits)

Specialization Coordinator Dr. Christine Cutugno

ccutugno@hunter.cuny.edu

The program prepares nurses to assume an advanced practice nursing role as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in a variety of health care settings, from acute care to home care. Nurses who earn this degree are preparing themselves for advanced practice positions in medical-surgical specialties within acute care or community-based nursing services.

Through course work, practicums (500 hours), and carefully selected electives, students develop expertise in such specialties as cardiovascular nursing, oncology, rehabilitation, and critical care. The advanced practicums are offered in a variety of medical-surgical specialties. Students also have an opportunity to participate in community-based programs aimed at serving a selected target population and promoting policy changes in the health care delivery system. Graduates of the program meet educational requirements for specialty certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).