This post-MSN certificate prepares nurses for a career as nurse managers and administrators. Nursing Administration involves the managing delivery of care, management of resources, interdisciplinary collaboration, and application of technology, information systems, knowledge, and critical thinking.

Campus Code

Distance Education

Graduate Certificate Type

Stand-Alone

Add-On

Admissions Standards/Procedures

A master’s degree in nursing is required for admission.

Academic Standards

The College of Nursing will observe the following grading scale:

A   =  92 – 100	4 quality points
B+ =  88 – 91	3.3 quality points
B   =  83 – 87	3 quality points
C+ =  78 – 82	2.3 quality points
C   =  75 – 77	2 quality points
D   =  67 – 74	1 quality point
F   =  66 or below	0 quality points

Credit Hours Required

Minimum of 12 graduate credit hours; most students complete between 16-20

Required Courses

• NURS 589  
• NURS 590  
• NURS 591  
• NURS 594  
• NURS 595  
• Plus additional credit hours as determined by the college and chosen in consultation with the certificate advisor.