2009-2010 - Catalog Sage - The Sage Colleges

Post–Master’s Certificate Programs in NursingThe certificate program provides an opportunity for professional nurses who have completed a Master’s Degree in Nursing to obtain a Sage certificate in a clinicalspecialization or functional role area different from their initial graduate nursing focus. The program enables career change and fosters an exchange of ideas andnetworking at the post–graduate level.Candidates for the certificates may attend on a full or part time basis depending on the area of study. The program can vary from 9 credits to 31 credits depending onthe individual’s background and the desired certificate. It is expected that candidates for post-master’s certificates will have taken courses in their master’s programequivalent to NSG 558 and NSG 559. Students may be able to waive certain courses depending on previous coursework. However, students may be required to takeadditional courses depending on previous coursework. Consistent with ANCC guidelines, CNS and NPs need a minimum of 500 hours to eligible for the ANCC exams.Admission RequirementsIn addition to the general admission requirements for Sage Graduate School, applicants must have a master’s degree in nursing. A phone or in-person interview withthe Director of the Graduate Program in Nursing is required. Certificate program students may be eligible for federal, state, or institutional financial aid.Each Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing is individually designed according to previouseducational background. The Graduate Nursing Program Director will work with eachstudent to discuss specific required coursework.General Overview of CertificatesCreditHoursAdministrator/ExecutiveNSG 649 Transforming Advanced Practice Roles 3NSG 652* Clinical Delivery Systems: Operations and3FinanceNSG 653 Practicum I: Clinical Delivery Systems (crosslisted3with NSG 628, NSG 638, NSG 617)NSG 654 Practicum II: Clinical Delivery Systems (crosslisted3with NSG 616)*Sage's PAD/HSA 558 or HSA 565 can be substituted for NSG 652Total credit hours required: 12Clinical SpecialistBIO 560 Advanced Human Pathophysiology 3NSG 616 Advanced Clinical Role Practicum (Clinical3Specialization Course) (AHN,CHN only)NSG 628,638 Roles in Clinical Area in AHN, CHN3NSG 647, 650 Roles in Clinical Area in PMH 6NSG 619 Diagnostic Health Assessment 3Successful completion of a Health AssessmentExamination is required for entry in NSG 619. MandatoryClinical Lab Fee. NSG 619 is pre-requisite for allsubsequent nurse practitioner clinical coursesNSG 622Advanced Pharmacology in Acute and Chronic3Care (AHN, PMH only)NSG 624 Advanced Psychopharmacology (PMH only) 2NSG 649 Transforming Advanced Nursing Roles 3Total credit hours required: 9-20EducatorNSG 662 Nurse Educator I: Facilitating Learning 3NSG 663 Nurse Educator II: Tranforming Leadership 3NSG 605 Nurse Educator Practicum 3NSG 617Advanced Practice Psychiatric-Mental Health NSG(PMH 3only)Total credit hours required: 9-12Adult Health, Community Health, Psychiatric Mental Health AdditionalClinical Area of ConcentrationCognate CoursesBIO 560 Advanced Human Pathophysiology 3BIO 584 Neurobiology 3NSG 567 Epidemiology and Health Research 39 credits in clinical area of specialization OR47