Nurse Administrator

The purpose of the Nurse Administrator graduate credit certificate is to prepare nurses with a baccalaureate or higher degree in Nursing for certification as a nurse administrator.

Provide essential knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the nurse administrator role for successful evidence-based application of a variety of leadership and management concepts in health care settings. Specific outcomes for students include:

1. Evaluate organizational, leadership and change theories.
2. Analyze factors that influence the business and economics of health care.
3. Describe principles for the recruitment and retention of a diverse work force.
4. Demonstrate varied role expectations of the nurse administrator in a healthcare setting.

Degree Requirements and Academic Credentials:
4-6 year Bachelor's Degree.
Official transcript; official certification of degree and date awarded; documents required in English only. Documents must be issued by the school with the official stamps and signature.

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