Graduate Certificate Plan of Study
MS 2-year Plan of Study
MS 3-year Plan of study

Students who elect the Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AG CNS) program will develop, test, and practice the role of clinical nurse specialist with the adult/gerontology population. Extension of advanced nursing practice roles of expert clinician, leader/manager, teacher, consultant, and researcher will be demonstrated within the framework of clinical nurse specialist practice in adult health/gerontology nursing. Clinical Nurse Specialist students will demonstrate competencies in three spheres of influence: patient/client, nurse/nursing personnel, and systems/organizations. Graduates with the M.S. award are eligible to take the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist exam. The Graduate Certificate (GC) is for nurses who have completed a previous graduate degree in nursing from a nationally accredited graduate nursing program and desire to prepare for certification as an AG CNS; GC graduates are also eligible to sit for the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Adult Heath CNS exam.

Graduate Certificate Plan of Study
MS 2-year Plan of Study
MS 3-year Plan of study

Students who elect the Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP) program are prepared to perform an expanded role in the delivery of primary health care. In addition to the nursing science core courses and the direct care core courses, content includes comprehensive assessment of the health status of adults/families; management of common acute and chronic health problems; provision of counseling and teaching in areas of health promotion and disease prevention; and collaboration with other health professionals. Clinical practicums under the supervision of qualified nurse practitioner and physician preceptors will focus on primary health care in a variety of settings with emphasis on rural and underserved communities. The Graduate Certificate (GC) is for nurses who have completed a previous graduate degree in nursing from a nationally accredited graduate nursing program and desire to prepare for certification as an AGNP. All graduates are eligible to sit for the American Nursing Credentialing Center and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioner Adult/Gerontology NP exam.

Graduate Certificate Plan of Study
MS 2-year Plan of study
MS 3-year Plan of Study

Students who elect the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program are prepared to perform an expanded role in the delivery of primary health care. In addition to the nursing science core courses and the direct care core courses, content includes comprehensive assessment of the health status of individuals across the lifespan and families; management of common acute and chronic health problems; provision of counseling and teaching in areas of health promotion and disease prevention; and collaboration with other health professionals. Clinical practicums under the supervision of qualified nurse practitioner and physician preceptors will focus on primary health care in a variety of settings with emphasis on rural and underserved communities. Family Nurse Practitioner students also have theory and clinical content related to the care of children. Graduates with the M.S. award are able to take the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s FNP exam. The Graduate Certificate (GC) is for nurses who have completed a previous graduate degree in nursing from a nationally accredited graduate nursing program and desire to prepare for certification as an FNP; GC graduates are also able to sit for the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s FNP exam

In 2007, WSU was selected for the “Outstanding Practice Award” from the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty (NONPF).

Graduate Certificate Plan of Study
MS 2-year Plan of Study
MS 3-year Plan of study

Students who elect the Nurse Educator (NE) program are prepared to teach in an academic or health care setting. In addition to the nursing science core and direct care core courses, content is offered in knowledge and skills related to the teaching/learning process in nursing, as well as curriculum and program design,  instruction, assessment, and evaluation. Students practice teaching under the guidance of preceptors in academic and health care settings.  Graduates with the MS award are eligible to take the National League for Nursing Certified Nurse EducatorCM (CNE) Examination after two years of full-time employment in the academic faculty role. The Graduate Certificate (GC) is for nurses who have completed a previous graduate degree in nursing from a nationally accredited graduate nursing program and desire to prepare for certification as an NE; GC graduates are also eligible to sit for the National League for Nursing Certified Nurse EducatorCM (CNE) Examination after two years of full-time employment in the academic faculty role.

Graduate Certificate Plan of Study
MS 2-year Plan of Study
MS 3-year Plan of study

Students who elect the Nursing and Organizational Leadership (NOL) program are prepared for administrative and leadership positions in a health care setting. In addition to the core courses, content focuses on elements of a nursing care system; the responsibilities of the Nursing and Organizational Leader in research, education, and clinical practice; human resource management; fiscal accountability; information and project management; the functions of the Nursing and Organizational Leader in the organization and system; and on issues and trends in nursing organizational management. Clinical practicums in advanced nursing for the Nursing and Organizational Leader emphasize management of clients, nurses, other health care personnel and resources. The Nursing Leadership Practicums offer students the opportunity to apply nursing leadership and administrative principles under the guidance of a qualified preceptor. Graduates with the MS award are eligible to take the American Organization of Nurse Executives exam to become certified as an Executive in Nursing Practice (CENP) exam after two years of practice as a nurse executive. The Graduate Certificate (GC) is for nurses who have completed a previous graduate degree in nursing from a nationally accredited graduate nursing program and desire to prepare to take the American Organization of Nurse Executives Certified in Executive in Nursing Practice (CENP) exam after two years of practice as a nurse executive.