Post Masters Nursing Leadership Certificates

As employment opportunities and demands of the health care environment change, masters prepared nurses require additional specialty education. The College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences has developed several post-masters degree options for nurses: Executive, Educator, Legal Nurse Consultant, and Public Health.

All applicants must meet the admission requirements for the post-masters nursing leadership program. A course of study may be individualized based on prior coursework completed.

Nursing Leadership Certificate Program Competencies

Through completion of the selected certification program, graduates will:

Executive Role

1.  Demonstrate a firm knowledge base in the areas of executive and management theories.

2.  Fill a leadership role in executive nursing practice through collaboration; client, staff, and management advocacy; sensitivity to diversity; and ongoing involvement in professional organizations.

3.  Negotiate an appropriate role within the context of an evolving health care system.

Educator Role

1.  Incorporate findings from teaching/learning theories and research to educate individuals and groups.

2.  Fulfill a leadership role in the area of education by facilitating and encouraging the exploration and application of knowledge.

Legal Nurse Consultant

1.  Implement knowledge of the medical and legal system to meet the needs of their clients and society.

2.  Negotiate an appropriate role within the dynamic legal system.

3.  Promote the art of nursing by valuing the unique relationships among people, which create meaning and preserve human dignity.

Public Health Role

1. Monitor health status to identify, diagnose, and investigate community health problems and hazards in the community. 

2. Achieve public health leader role by informing, educating, and empowering individuals about health issues.

3. Review and develop policies and plans that support individual and community health efforts.