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Career Opportunities in Health Science
Adult/Critical Care Advanced Practice Nursing(C.N.S.)
Master of Science in Nursing
Print Version (2 page PDF file)
This program prepares nurses for
advanced practice in acute and
critical care of adults. Full-time
and part-time study is available, and the
curriculum provides a foundation for
doctoral study. MCG’s highly
experienced faculty members are actively
involved in practice and work closely
with students in clinical settings. Students
have access to outstanding clinical
experience in areas such as trauma,
cardiovascular care and oncology. Career
opportunities in a variety of acute and
critical care clinical specialties are
excellent throughout the Southeast and
beyond.
MCG’s programs are fully accredited
by the Commission on Collegiate
Nursing Education.
Graduates are eligible for national
board certification by the American
Nurses Creditialing Center and the
American Association of Critical-Care
Nurses CertificationCorporation.
Program Goals
This program prepares graduates to:
- Provide advanced nursing care across a wide range of settings to complex and unstable patients and their families
- Cultivate an environment of evidencebased
advance practice nursing for
patient safety and quality patient outcomes - Synthesize knowledge of ethics,
biosocial-cultural principles and legal
principles in managing health promotion and delivering health care to
acutely and critically ill adults - Apply research findings to the practice of adult nursing
- Apply evidence-based knowledge,
competency and skills to advance
collaborative, consistent and costeffective practices
Career Opportunities
- Advanced clinical nursing in settings including intensive care units, emergency rooms and general acute care areas
- Research and management in acute and critical care areas
- Educational and clinical leadership in acute and critical care areas
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor of science degree in nursing from an accredited program with a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
- Official transcripts of all post-secondary education
- Georgia professional registered nurse licensure upon acceptance
- Graduate or undergraduate statistics course
- Graduate or undergraduate health assessment course
- Personal interview with faculty
- Three professional or academic letters of recommendation
- GRE score of 900 or higher (sum of verbal and quantitative) or Miller Analogy Test (MAT) score of 400 or higher.
- One year of R.N. experience
- TOEFL of 550 paper-based, 213 computer-based or 79 internet-based or higher, if applicable. Graduates of foreign nursing programs must have transcripts and application materials evaluated by the Commission on Graduates for Foreign Nursing Schools.
For more information, call (706) 721-3237 or visit http://www.mcg.edu/son/cns
Program of Study
Distinctive Features
Core Courses
- Theory
- Research
- Pathophysiology
- Delivery Systems and Models
- Advanced Health Assessment
- Pharmacology for APN
Clinical Courses
- Complex Health Problems of Adults
- Foundations of Advanced Nursing Practice
- Advanced Acute Care in Adult Health
- Advanced Critical Care in Adult Health
- Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests in Advanced Practice
- Adult Nursing Clinical Nurse Specialist Practicum
- (6980) Nurse Practitioner Practicum: Acute Care (6 cr)
- Elective
Estimated Full-Time Academic Expenses
| Tuition | Fees | Books/Supplies/Other | |
| Per semester | $2,975* | 343.50 | 1000** |
* Non-residents of Georgia pay an additional $6,834 tuition per semester. Residents of Aiken and Edgefield counties in South Carolina receive a waiver of non-resident tuition.
** Costs vary by major. Please check with your department for details.
(Costs are for 2006-2007. All tuition charges, board, room rent or other charges are subject to change at the end of any academic term.)
Estimated Living Expenses
| On-campus | On-campus | Commuter | |
| 9 months | $15,282 | $17,262 | $11,950 |
| 12 months | 20,376 | 23,016 | 15,080 |
Apply for Graduate Admission Now
If you have questions about the application, e-mail () or telephone (706-721-2725 or 1-800-519-3388) the Office of Academic Admissions.
For more information about health related career opportunities, visit www.mcg.edu/admissions.
Application Deadlines
| Fall | Spring |
| May 1 | October 1 |