Program Contact: Carolyn Bradley, 203-582-7975
The Post-Graduate Certificate in Nursing Leadership gives capable nurses the background and tools necessary to step into leadership roles and elevate the standards of patient safety and care. The certificate program consists of 13-14 credits of role specialty courses taught online including: Leadership Theory and Principles, Human Resources and Change Management, Healthcare Finance, and Leadership Skills in Healthcare. For students without MSN level direct care hours, an additional 1 credit will be required in the Advanced Nursing Practice clinical course.
Post-Graduate Certificate in Nursing Leadership
| Code | Title | Credits |
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| NUR 505 | Advanced Nursing Practice 105 clinical hours (for those without MSN level direct care hours) | 1 |
| NUR 506 | Leadership Theory and Principles in Nursing | 3 |
| NUR 507 | Human Resource and Change Management for Nurse Leaders | 3 |
| NUR 508 | Healthcare Finance | 3 |
| NUR 509 | Leadership Skills in Healthcare 240 clinical hours | 4 |
| Total Credits | 14 | |
Admission Requirements
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Applicant must have maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in undergraduate and graduate programs
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Applicant must hold an unencumbered and unrestricted nursing (RN) license
Required Documents
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Completed application form
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Nonrefundable application fee of $45 (payable by credit or debit card; do not send cash or check)
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Current resume
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Copy of unencumbered and unrestricted nursing (RN) license
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Official transcripts
Personal Statement
Please answer the following essay questions in your personal statement and stay within the maximum word limit of 300 words per question.
Describe why you want to pursue your Post-Graduate Certificate in Nursing Leadership. Your answer should emphasize:
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Your interest in selected specialty
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How your professional experience prepares you for advanced practice in your selected specialty
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Your career goals
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Personal statement