Nursing and Health Care Leadership
Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing and Health Care Leadership
Vanderbilt School of Nursing now offers a three semester Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing and Health Care Leadership. The 12-credit part-time virtual program is designed for either graduate-prepared nurses working as health care leaders or graduate-prepared nurses desiring to make a transition into nursing and/or practice leadership. The certificate program provides learners with foundational and advanced concepts of health care leadership that have been designed to prepare them for a variety of leadership roles. The certificate program contains four courses taken over three semesters. The Post-Master’s Certificate program can be started during any semester beginning in fall 2023.
What about a practicum?
The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing’s Post-Master’s Certificate program does not contain a practicum requirement.
Will I need to attend classes on campus?
No, the Nursing and Health Care Leadership Post Master’s Certificate is all online. There is no requirement to attend class on campus.
What is the cost of the program?
View financial aid and contact information at VUSN.
How do I apply?
Applications are available at https://apply.vanderbilt.edu/apply
Post-Master's Certificate Option for Nursing and Health Care Leadership Curriculum
| Semester | Course Number and Name | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Fall |
NURS 6411 Foundations of Leadership |
3 |
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Spring |
NURS 6025 Applied Quality Improvement and Patient Safety |
3 |
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Summer |
NURS 6041 Principles of Health Care Finance |
3 |
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NURS 6410 Design Thinking and Innovation Health |
3 |
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Total hours 12 |
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