2018-2019 Catalog

 

Post Masters Certificate - Nursing Administration

Upon completion of this program, students should be able to:

  • Integrate transformational and servant leadership concepts into the role of a nurse administrator.
  • Create an evidence-based approach to health care management and leadership.
  • Utilize effective stewardship of human and financial resources in health care administration.
  • Design effective, efficient, and innovative health care systems.

Admission Requirements

An individual with a Master's degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited university with national nursing
accreditation (CCNE, ACEN):

  • May apply to complete a post master's certificate in a Masters Nursing major for which they do not already hold a degree.
  • Must meet Masters Nursing admission requirements for the major program.
  • Must submit an official transcript showing completion of a master's degree in Nursing.

To assist in the decision-making process, the Division of Masters Nursing reserves the right to require the applicant to:

  • Interview; and/or
  • Take the GRE.

Acceptance into any Masters Nursing program will remain valid for a period of 18 months.

Program Requirements

  • Students must maintain an RN license that is active and unencumbered at all times during enrollment in the program. Students must have a valid unencumbered RN license in the state(s) of the practicum sites. If students have multiple state licenses, all must be unencumbered. It is the student’s responsibility to notify the School of Nursing if the status of his or her RN license changes. Students will be administratively withdrawn from the program at any point if this status is not maintained.
  • Students must meet all practicum agency requirements.

Completion Requirements

To complete the Post-master's certificates, students show evidence of the following:

  • Successful completion of the specific curriculum as described below.
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above in all graduate work and a minimum grade of "B" in each course.
  • Payment of all tuition and fees is required to receive a certificate.

Post Master's Degree Certificate Nursing Administration - Program of Study

Plan of Study for Nursing Administration Post Master's Certificate

NRA-671Professional Role Development for the Nurse Administrator

3

NRA-672Management of Healthcare Delivery Systems

3

NRA-673Nursing Leadership and Human Resources

3

NRA-674Organizational Behavior

3

NRA-676Organization and Finance of Healthcare

3

NRA-678Advanced Nursing Management

5

Total Credit Hours:20

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