Degrees and Requirements
Clinical Nurse Leader Post Master's Certificate
Post Master's Certificate: Clinical Nurse Leader Admission Criteria:
- Master of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited program
- GPA of 3.0 or better from Master's program
Successful completion of advanced pathophysiology, advanced pharmacology, and advanced physical assessment (or equivalent) with a 3.0 or higher in the last 5 years.
To successfully complete the Post Masters Certificate in Nursing Administration, the following coursework is required:
- 18 credits in Clinical Nurse Leader
Summary of Requirements
Clinical Nurse Leader Required Courses: 18 credits
NURG5023FOUNDATIONS FOR CLINICAL NURSE
Credits (Min/Max): 4/4
PREREQUISITE: NURG5002, NURG5004, NURG5006 (ALL WITH GRADE OF B OR BETTER) As the first of the Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) specialization courses, this course provides the student with foundational knowledge of the CNL role and core competencies. Principles of population health management are applied to cohorts of patients, while simultaneously addressing individual needs. This course requires 30 hours in the practicum setting.
PREREQUISITES:
Graduate Nursing Students Only
NURG5025CLINICAL NURSE LEADER
Credits (Min/Max): 5/5
PREREQUISITE: NURG5002, NURG5006, NURG5004, NURG5023 (ALL WITH GRADE OF B OR BETTER) This course provides the student the opportunity to apply theory in a practicum setting. Faculty and preceptor(s) provide guidance to the student for Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) role identification through experiences within a healthcare setting, where concepts from Foundations of the CNL Role are integrated in real-world opportunities. This course requires 150 hours in a practicum setting.
PREREQUISITES:
Graduate Nursing Students Only & NURG5023
NURG5027ROLE OF THE CLINICAL NURSE
Credits (Min/Max): 4/4
PREREQUISITE: NURG5023, GRADE OF B OR BETTER This course provides a comprehensive analysis of the Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) as the advanced generalist within the healthcare microsystem. The course focuses on integration of the Clinical Nurse Leader competencies. Application of evidence-based practice and effective management of quality data to optimize outcomes will be discussed. This course requires 45 hours in a practicum setting.
PREREQUISITES:
Graduate Nursing Students Only
NURG5029CLINICAL NURSE LEADER PRACTICUM
Credits (Min/Max): 5/5
PREREQUISITE: NURG5025 ( WITH GRADE OF B OR BETTER) This course provides the student the opportunity to integrate competencies of the Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) in a practice setting. The student assumes responsibility for the delivery of cost-effective quality care through evidence based practice to design, implement, and evaluate patient-care processes. apply theory in a practicum setting. In addition, preparation for the CNL certification exam will be emphasized. This course requires 150 hours in a practicum setting.
PREREQUISITES:
Graduate Nursing Students Only & NURG5025