Master’s Program Concentrations
Yale School of Nursing offers students the opportunity to specialize in a particular concentration area that further develops a clinical or a conceptual interest.
Four such concentrations are offered at YSN: Diabetes Care, Oncology, Gender and Sexuality Health Justice, and Research. Upon completion of the concentration, students may be eligible for the certification exam in the area of the concentration.
Application
First year specialty students in good standing, and with adviser approval, are encouraged to submit an online application to a concentration of their choice. Those interested are encouraged to visit YSN website for concentration specific information. Communication about concentrations, opportunity to meet with the Concentration Coordinator, application and deadlines is shared late summer with an application deadline of early fall. Enrollment is limited.
Concentration Fee
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, students pursuing a concentration will not incur additional tuition charges in the 2020-2021 academic year. Starting with 2021-2022 academic year, those pursuing a concentration will incur additional fees.
Diabetes Care Concentration
The Diabetes Care concentration consists of a series of courses that focus on advanced preparation in the sub-specialty of diabetes care practice and management. It is designed for current MSN students in their final year of study.
Gender and Sexuality Health Justice Concentration
The Gender and Sexuality Health Justice concentration is designed to educate current MSN students in their final specialty year about the health disparities of LGBTQIA+ patients through a racial and economic justice lens.
Oncology Concentration
The Oncology concentration is designed to provide current MSN student with a foundation of knowledge and skill for an advanced practice nursing role in the care of adults with cancer.
Research Concentration
The concentration includes a seminar in which students learn how to review the literature and develop a preliminary proposal that can be used in their application to a PhD program.