A<unk>  <unk>  is an advanced-level quaternary education degree for Registered Nurses.  It is required to become an advanced practice nurse, such as a Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist, or a Clinical nurse leader, and is considered an entry-level degree for nurse educators and managers.  It is also a prerequisite for doctorate-level nursing education.
This graduate-level degree may focus in one or more of many different advanced nursing specialties such as acute care, adult, family, geriatrics, neonatal, palliative care, pediatric, psychiatric, women's health, etc.
Master of Science in Nursing
Doctor of Medicine
Surface science
Cognitive science
Clinical officer
Medical technologist
Doctorate in Nursing
Associate of Science in Nursing