Post-Graduate Nursing Administration Certificate
This certificate is intended for those who already hold a master’s degree.
The School of Nursing offers a Post-Graduate Certificate for nurses who wish to increase their expertise in nursing administration. This certificate is designed for those who are transitioning into an administrative position and desire additional skills and knowledge. The certificate requires 10 semester hours of coursework and additional practical experience that can be completed in nine months.
The Post-Graduate Certificate: Nurse Administrator is designed for registered nurses who hold the M.S.N., M.P.H., M.H.A., D.N.P. or Ph.D. This program prepares nurses to take the following certification exams:
American Nurse’s Credentialing Center:
1. Certified Nurse Executive exam (for managers and directors)
2. Certified Nurse Executive-Advanced exam (for Chief Nursing Officers)
(CNO)
OR
The American Organization of Nurse Executives:
1. Certified Nurse Manager exam (for managers and directors)
2. Certified in Executive Nursing Practice exam (for Chief Nursing Officers)
(CNO)
Required Courses: 10 semester hours
NUR6190 Application of Organizational Theory in Health Care (3)
NUR6191 The Business of Health Care and Human Resource Management (3)
NUR6210 Practicum: Role Concentration (4)
Refer to course descriptions under M.S.N. degree.
Post-Graduate Nursing Education Certificate
This certificate is intended for those who already hold a master’s degree.
The School of Nursing offers a Post-Graduate Certificate for nurses who wish to increase their expertise in nursing education. The Post-Graduate Certificate:
Nurse Educator is designed for those who wish to teach, but feel unprepared for a faculty or educator role. The certificate requires 10 semester hours of coursework
and additional practical experience that can be completed in nine months.
Required Courses: 10 semester hours
NUR6180 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Education (3)
NUR6181 Curriculum Development and Assessment (3)
NUR6210 Practicum: Role Concentration (4)
