Learn how to provide patient-centered quality care and improve health outcomes for babies. In ODU's neonatal CNS master's degree program, you'll learn advanced clinical practice leadership. You'll learn the integration of technology within the complex healthcare system. Coursework includes working with practice models, standards, and regulations that direct advanced nursing practice.
You must travel to ODU's School of Nursing in Virginia Beach for scheduled training and/or testing at certain points in the program. We're proud to collaborate with Eastern Virginia Medical School's Standardized Patient Program. It's one of the largest in the U.S. with specialized actors who provide safe practicum experiences to learn and refine clinical skills. You will also complete a clinical practicum.
ODU's Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. This CNS MSN program is approved by the Virginia Joint Boards of Nursing and Medicine.
Traineeship grants may be available to assist with tuition, dependent on grant funding.