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Post Master's Certificate - Nurse Leader

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Nursing (BSN, LNBSN, ADN, RNBSN, MSN, RNMSN, Post Masters Certs, DNP) Certificate

Program Description

The Nurse Leader track helps to prepare the graduate for the challenges of leading health care organizations through these times of constant change and innovation, which demands highly qualified leaders with a well-rounded understanding of clinical, managerial, and business concepts. Students will learn the theories and concepts of leadership models, research utilization, strategic planning, and financial management, as well as policy development, ethical concepts and practices, and opportunities to collaborate with other health care disciplines. The program helps prepare the nurse leader to lead processes and teams and apply analytical and problem-solving skills to enhance the quality of patient care outcomes in a variety of settings.

Degree Awarded

Post Master's Certificate - Nurse Leader

Credits Required

18

Number of Semesters/Trimesters to Complete

2

Instructional Months

8

Instructional Weeks

32

CIP Code

51.3802

SOC Code

29-1141.00, 25-1072.00, 11-9111.00

Pace and Track Information

TRACK AND PACE NAME

NUMBER OF CREDITS REQUIRED

CAMPUS or Modality

NUMBER OF SEMESTERS/TRIMESTERS

NUMBER OF INSTRUCTIONAL WEEKS

NUMBER OF MONTHS FOR COMPLETION

CIP CODE

SOC CODES

Nurse Leader Certificate Accelerated

18

Distance Education

2

32

8

51.3203

29-1141.00, 25-1072.00, 11-9111.00

Nurse Leader Certificate Working Professional

18

Distance Education

4

64

16

51.3203

29-1141.00, 25-1072.00, 11-9111.00

Campuses

West Coast University - Orange County, West Coast University - Dallas

Program Delivery Mode

Online

Academic Calendar

8 Week Academic Calendar

Program Information and Disclosures

RN Licensure Disclosure:
RNs must have an active and unobstructed license in their state of residence before starting their clinical courses with which the university can execute a clinical affiliation agreement. RNs who wish to complete their clinical hours in CA or TX (or another approved state) will be required to apply for a license in that state before starting their clinical. All students must submit proof of health insurance before starting their clinical and cannot do their clinicals in non-approved states.