Welcome, Second Degree Students!
The Accelerated Master’s in Nursing Pathway (AMNP) is a new addition to the School of Nursing’s options for entrance to nursing practice for second degree students. Second degree students are those who have a bachelor’s degree in a field other than nursing and are not registered nurses. This unique category of students is eligible for master’s level admission to this graduate program once pre-requisite nursing foundation course requirements are met. The program has been developed in response to the growing need for well-educated, highly-skilled professionals who can manage complexity within clinical environments. In addition to eligibility to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN), students of the AMNP will be prepared for the Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) role.
- The CNL assumes accountability for patient care outcomes through the application of research-based information to design, implement, and evaluate patient plans of care.
- The role includes the design, implementation, and evaluation of patient care outcomes by coordinating, delegating, and supervising the care provided by the health care team, including licensed nurses, technicians, and other health professionals.
- The CNL is a provider and manager of care at the point of care to patients and cohorts of patients within a healthcare setting.
- The Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) is a leader in the health care delivery system in all settings in which health care is delivered.
- CNL master’s graduates are eligible to sit for a national board certification through the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN).