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Winona State University
Clinical Nurse Specialist Post-Masters
Certificate Program

CNS Post Master's Plan of Study | CNS Master's Focus

DESIGNED FOR
Master’s Prepared Nurses Seeking To Become Certified
Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs)
And For Practicing CNSs Seeking Prescriptive Authority And/Or Other Expanded Practice Opportunities 

Winona State University has received funding for the development and implementation of a Post-Master’s Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Certificate Program that meets criteria for the ANCC Medical-Surgical CNS Certification Exam.  The program also provides clinical and didactic learning experiences that meet requirements for CNS prescriptive authority of many state boards of nursing.  This project is a collaborative effort with Mayo Clinic, Department of Nursing. The program features:

• Flexible program of study.  Students only take the courses they need for certification and/or prescriptive authority (e.g., if a student has already completed a pathophysiology course they would not need to repeat it).  Plans of study will range from 2 credits to 35 credits depending upon course work already completed. Additionally, a Credit By Portfolio Option is available. Details for this option can be found by linking the site below.
• Access to Courses by Distance Learning Technology.  All required courses are available by distance learning technology including Internet or Web based courses and other audio-visual/media modalities; distance preceptored clinicals; and/or transfer of credits.
• Cooperative support from the Mayo Clinic, Department of Nursing.  Clinical Nurse Specialists from the Mayo Clinic Department of Nursing are assisting with course development and delivery and serving as clinical preceptors. A manual to guide preceptor selection and the preceptor role and responsibilities is linked below.
• A history of excellence in nursing education.  Winona State University, College of Nursing and Health Sciences has been offering quality Master’s education for over 13 years and remains committed to providing accessible high quality education opportunities.

If you would like more information regarding this opportunity, please complete and return the attached form or contact us by phone at 507.285.7489 or E-mail at wmcbreen@winona.edu.  You will then be contacted by a faculty advisor who will schedule an appointment with you to establish an individualized plan of study.

Contact us today.  You will never know until you ask!  
Winona State University  
859 30^th Ave. S.E.  
Rochester, MN  55904-4997  
Fax 507.292.5127  
Grant Director: Dr. Phyllis Gaspar pgaspar@winona.edu

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