Clinical Nursing Specialist in Chronic Illness - Overview

The Master of Science degree in Nursing with an emphasis in the CNS prepares students in the roles of clinician, educator, researcher, case manager and consultant. The CNS emphasis prepares the post baccalaureate nursing student to be on the Colorado Advanced Practice Registry in the area of care for the chronically ill adult or child. The program is consistent with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing guidelines.

The program provides the graduate with the expertise to function in an autonomous nursing role. The graduate is eligible to be recognized as an Advanced Practice Nurse from the Colorado State Board of Nursing with all the rights and privileges associated with this title.

Letter from Coordinator

Nursing MS Degree Requirements

CNS Course Rotation Sequencing

Course Descriptions