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Graduate Catalog 2021-2022



Certificate in Clinical Nurse Leader

Description

The post-master's Certificate in Clinical Nurse Leader option is available to applicants that have already earned a Master of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited program. This certificate program does not lead to an academic degree from  Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ. 

The graduate of the post-master's Certificate in Clinical Nurse Leader requires 19 credit hours of coursework including 400-500 hours that includes a clinical immersion experience as a CNL. The program is taught in an engaging online format that is flexible and student-centered. Students need not be a resident of Michigan to enroll in the program. Clinical sites and qualified preceptors are identified near the student’s home to complete the required CNL clinical immersion experience. Graduates of the CNL post-master's certificate program are eligible to sit for the Clinical Nurse Leader certification exam offered by the AACN Commission on Nurse Certification (CNC).

Admission Criteria

Admission criteria for the CNL post-master’s certificate program is inclusive of the admission requirements to Graduate Nursing Programs at Detroit Mercy and also requires an interview with the CNL program coordinator and a letter of support from the employing organization. 

    1. A master’s degree in nursing from a nationally accredited program.
    2. A minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0.
    3. A minimum of 2000 hours of experience as a registered nurse.
    4. An unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse.
    5. Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
    6. One letter of professional recommendation.
    7. An autobiographical statement of personal goals and objectives.
    8. Current resume or professional CV.
    9. An interview with graduate faculty. 

An applicant’s transcripts from prior academic institutions will be reviewed by the Clinical Nurse Leader program coordinator/ advisor to determine an applicant’s specific program of study. Additional coursework may be required if advanced pathophysiology, assessment, and pharmacology have not been taken.

Required Courses

  • NUR 7400 Information Management and Decision Support (3 credits)
  • NUR 5350 Outcomes Management and Decision Support in Nursing (3 credits)
  • NUR 5420 Management of the Healthcare Environment (2 credits)
  • NUR 5450 Business Planning for Nurse Leaders (2 credits)
  • NUR 5650 Population Health and Care Transitions Management (2 credits)
  • NUR 5830 Leadership and Quality Improvement in Clinical Microsystems (3 credits)
  • NUR 5940 Clinical Immersion Experience for CNL (4 credits)

Total: 19 credits

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, Master of Science in Nursing degree, Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, and post-graduate APRN certificate at Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà McAuley School of Nursing are fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street Suite 750, Washington, DC  20001.  Phone:  202-887-6791.

Program Contact Information

Julia Stocker-Schneider, PhD, RN, CNL
HP 225
McNichols Campus
Telephone: 313-993-1790
Fax: 313-993-1271

Graduate Recruiter and Admissions Coordinator
HP 121
McNichols Campus
Telephone:  313-993-1828
gradnursing@udmercy.edu