Healthcare Leadership: Nursing, Certificate
College of Nursing
Prepare for a leadership role in a health organization or in managing the delivery of nursing and health care services across diverse health care settings.
This certificate program is for students who hold a master’s degree in nursing and choose to pursue additional knowledge in the area of health care leadership. It can be completed within one year, either through full-time or part-time study. Graduates of the program may be eligible to sit for certification examination as a nurse manager or nurse executive.
Program Highlights
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Leadership Development
Prepare for organizational leadership by learning the principles and skills of health care in varied settings.
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Management Skills
Understand aspects of organizational management such as budgeting, strategic planning and managing change.
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Employee-Focused
Learn strategies to boost engagement and satisfaction with content focused on the employee experience.
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Flexible Pathway
Attend full or part time and online with flexible yet comprehensive training that prepares you for leadership roles.
Building Skills
Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.
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Analytical Reasoning
Breaking down complex problems or situations to identify patterns, connections and solutions
Budgeting
Creating a financial plan by estimating expenses and revenues to allocate resources effectively
Business Writing
Creating clear and effective written communication for business purposes
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Critical Thinking
Analyzing and evaluating information to make informed decisions or judgments
Decision-making Expertise
Applying critical thinking and analytical skills to make informed and effective decisions
Management
Directing and overseeing the activities and resources to achieve specific goals
Using your degree
Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.
Potential Careers
- Nursing Leadership Role
- Health Care Administrator
- Nurse Manager
- Nurse Executive
Workplace Settings
- Health Care Administration
- Hospital Leadership
- Team Leadership