Post Master's Nursing Certificate Programs

Post Master's Nursing Administration Certificate Programs

Purpose

The purpose of the Post Master’s Nursing Administration Certificate Program is to provide the opportunity for registered nurses currently holding a master’s degree in nursing to expand their professional role by gaining specialized knowledge in the area of nursing administration. Students completing the Post Master’s Nursing Administration Certificate Program are academically prepared to take a national certification examination for Nurse Executives. Students will receive academic credit for all courses taken in the certificate program. A grade of B or better is required to receive course credit. The certificate program requires 10 semester hours of course work as described below.

Course Requirements

NURS 606 Nursing Economics and Finance 3 SH
NURS 607 Administration of Nursing and Healthcare Organizations 3 SH
BADM 641 Healthcare Law and Ethics 3 SH
NURS 618 Advanced Nursing Specialty 1 SH

These courses are currently offered in the distance learning format during the spring, summer, and fall semesters.

Post Master's Nursing Education Certificate Program

Purpose

The purpose of the nursing education certificate program is to facilitate the education of master's prepared nurses for roles as nurse educators in an academic or clinical setting. Students will receive academic credit for all courses taken in the certificate program. A grade of B or better is required to receive course credit. The certificate requires 10 semester hours of course work as described below.

Course Requirements

NURS 600 Nurse Educator 3 SH
NURS 601 Curriculum Theory and Application 3 SH
NURS 602 Instructional and Evaluation Strategies 3 SH
NURS 616 Advanced Nursing Specialty Practicum 1 SH

These courses are currently offered in the distance learning format during the spring, summer, and fall semesters.