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UB School of Nursing
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Buffalo, NY 14214
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The Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist Program offers the

• Master of Science (MS)

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The program prepares baccalaureate nurses for advanced practice nursing as Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) in one of two specialty areas:

Adult/Medical-Surgical
Geriatrics

These specialty areas will prepare CNSs to function as healthcare team members in managing and coordinating the care of the adult, especially the older adult population, in tertiary, secondary, primary care, and homecare settings. The CNS’s practice is directed toward improving patient care and nursing practice. The roles of the CNS are multifaceted. The specialty areas will provide CNS students with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage patient health problems through direct care, consultation, research, education, and leadership roles. Concepts related to cultural competency and health promotion activities will be integrated throughout the program.

Health Assessment (All Specialty Areas)

Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist
Specialty Nursing Curriculum

Yvonne Scherer
EdD, RN, CNS/Associate Professor & Program Director
yscherer@buffalo.edu

Mary Adams
PhD, RN/Assistant Professor
mgadams@buffalo.edu

Susan Bruce
MS, CS, ANP/Clinical Assistant Professor
sbruce@buffalo.edu

Carolyn Montgomery
MS, RN, ANP/Clinical Instructor
cam11@buffalo.edu