The Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AG-CNS) is an advanced clinician who functions as an expert clinician, leader, researcher, educator, and consultant that exerts influence in three spheres: patient/family, nursing personnel, and organization system. The AG-CNS graduate acquires knowledge and experience to provide services to individuals in an area of specialization across the lifespan in health promotion, disease prevention, and management of common acute and/or chronic illness. The AG-CNS works in a variety of clinical settings including acute care hospitals, community agencies, long term care, home care, and physician offices. There are 78 credit hours in the specialty with additional direct and indirect practice hours.
Our 100% online BSN to DNP program was created for nurses like you, and with just 10–20 students in each class, you will receive personalized attention from day one.
USI’s practice-focused online DNP program prepares you for a wide variety of leadership, research, educational and healthcare roles. You will practice assessing and diagnosing patients and planning interventions for specific health care needs.
USI faculty and staff are dedicated to giving you the support you need no matter the modality for which you're taking classes. Check out our robust resources for online students including what online learning is, technology requirements and frequently asked questions.
These handbooks are a compilation of selected policies and guidelines for the College of Nursing and Health Professions and those seeking a BSN to DNP degree.
We are currently not accepting applications to this program.
Highly trained and educated health care workers — like Doctor of Nursing practice jobs — are in demand throughout every region and across the nation. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that health care employment will grow 16% from 2020 to 2030. This rate is much faster than the average growth for other occupations.
Completing our BSN to DNP program online prepares you for a wide variety of career pathways. You may also increase your salary as a DNP.
With a doctorate in nursing, you may contribute to health care by focusing on:
*income information provided by O*NET Online. Occupation opportunities vary by region and experience.
The University of Southern Indiana is committed to making college accessible to those wishing to further their education by providing numerous scholarships, grants, and financial aid options to assist students in managing tuition expenses.
The Doctor of Nursing Practice program at the University of Southern Indiana is accredited 
by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
Requirements for licensure and certification vary by profession and by state. USI has reviewed the educational requirements for each state and licensing agency to determine if the academic program here at USI meets the educational requirements to be eligible for licensure/certification in each state or not. Please note that some states may have additional requirements for licensure, such as residency requirements, additional non-academic certifications, etc. that USI cannot determine. We encourage you to check with your state's licensing agency for all requirements needed to obtain licensure.
