The 12-credit Graduate Certificate in Nursing Leadership is offered to professional registered nurses who possess a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or related field, Masters in Nursing (MSN) or related field or Doctorate. Courses provide nurses with foundational knowledge and essential skills to fulfill leadership and management roles in various healthcare settings. In addition, credits earned are eligible to be applied to the MSN Program, Nursing Leadership and Healthcare Administration track. MSN students pursuing concentrations in Nursing Education have the opportunity to earn the Certificate in Nursing Leadership.
 

Specific knowledge, skills and attributes of the Certificate are organized into four areas:

1. Interprofessional communication and collaboration
2. Knowledge of the healthcare environment
3. Healthcare business skills
4. Theoretical concepts of leadership


 

Student Learning Outcomes


Upon completion of the Graduate Certificate in Nursing Leadership, students will be able to:

  • Apply oral, written and technological communication skills in an effective manner.
  • Apply evidenced-based and outcome-measurement knowledge to a nursing leadership role.
  • Attain effective utilization of healthcare business skills in the achievement of organizational goals.
  • Integrate leadership theory
     
Affordability


You’ll find there are several ways Alvernia can help make your education more affordable. Alvernia offers a competitive tuition rate in conjunction with financial aid options, employer reimbursement and a tuition deferment plan. Additionally, Alvernia has preferred pricing options with all area hospitals. Contact your HR supervisor or an enrollment coordinator today for more information.
 

Admission Process


Alvernia continually reviews and accepts applications, making it easy to become part of our learning community. This process helps you start classes according to your schedule.
 

Curriculum Overview


See the curriculum
 

Contact Information


Contact:

Admissions
610.796.5187
gradandadult@alvernia.edu

or 

Noreaga Goff
Graduate Admissions Advisor
Noreaga.goff@alvernia.edu
 

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