Master of Science [M.S] (Nursing: Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist)
Field of Study:
$52,500 /Yr
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $52500 |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $3998 |
| Compulsory Fees | $481 |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $65600 |
| 2022 | $49200 |
Advanced practice as a CNS involves practicing nursing within the three spheres of influence (patient, nurse, organization system) in order to operationalize five CNS role components: expert practitioner, educator, consultant, researcher and clinical leader. As expert practitioner, CNSs provide direct and indirect care to specialized populations. As educators, CNSs teach patients, families, staff nurses, students, and communities regarding health. As consultants, CNSs assist with problem solving regarding patient care including facilitating support groups and establishing health care programs. CNSs also assist with research and promote research dissemination and evidence-based practice in the practice arena. As clinical leaders, CNSs are responsible for program development, quality improvement processes, and managerial operation and activities.
CNS students at USD are able to focus in different areas of adult-health such as critical care, emergency, medical-surgical and palliative care.? In addition, students may take elective courses in nursing education theory and teaching practicum as well as health care informatics.
Graduates are eligible for certification as Clinical Nurse Specialists in the State of California and for national certification by as Adult Health/ Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialists by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN).
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BeArt Presets-Academic Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,500/Yr$2,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Chuan Ai Lu Engstrom Memorial Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Bharat Petroleum Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Comindware Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyApprenticeship | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| FINCAD Women in Finance Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 20,000/Yr$20,000 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based |
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| Program | Important Date | Total Fees | Median Exams Score | Action |
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-- | USD 52,500 /Yr |
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| USD 17,454 /Yr |
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Application Deadline For Spring 2026 Intake (15th Mar 2026) | USD 18,200 /Yr |
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Document Submission Deadline For Spring 2026 Intake (1st Dec 2025) Application Deadline For Fall 2026 Intake (1st Apr 2026) Document Submission Deadline For Fall 2026 Intake (20th Apr 2026) | USD 9,934 /Yr |
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-- | USD 13,260 /Yr |
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