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Oct 31, 2024
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2015-2016 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Post Masters Clinical Nurse Leadership Certificate
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Program Information
The Post Master Clinical Nurse leader certificate is focused on integrating the vital work of Clinical Nurse Leaders into every hospital. This certificate program is designed for nurses who currently hold a Master’s Degree in Nursing Education or Nursing Administration or Clinical Nurse Specialist.
Courses for the certificate are designed to meet the national AACN requirements for the student to become a certified Clinical Nurse Leader and assist students to meet the following CNL competencies: Critical thinking; Communication; Health Assessment; Nursing Technology and Resource Management; Health Promotion, Risk Reduction, and Disease Prevention; Illness and Disease Management; Information and Health Care Technologies; Ethics; Human Diversity; Global Health Care; Health Care Systems and Policy; Provider and Manager of Care; Designer/Manager/Coordinator of Care, and; Member of a Profession.
Accreditation, Certification, and Licensure
Accreditation
The post-graduate APRN certificate at South Dakota State University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, 202-887-6791.
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Requirements for Post Master Clinical Nurse Leadership Certificate
Total Credits: 17
Notes
- The Post-Master’s Clinical Nurse Leader Certification program of study is individualized. Interested applicants will contact the graduate nursing department to discuss options.
- The following graduate level courses are required pre-requisites for admission to the Certificate Program: Advanced Physical Assessment (Lifespan), Advanced Pathophysiology (Lifespan), Advanced Pharmacology / Pharmacotherapeutics (Lifespan). If these were not completed within the previous five years, students may be required to repeat them.
- For additional information, refer to the Graduate Nursing Department webpage.
General Requirements
Graduate students must consult with the Graduate Nursing Student Services Advisor prior to registration for graduate work. Registration is completed by the Graduate Nursing Department. Items 3-6 in the list below are required prior to initial registration and all subsequent registrations.
- FBI background check
- Drug screening
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
- Professional liability insurance
- Influenza vaccine
- TB test
Additional Information
Students enrolled in SDSU certificate programs are not eligible for federal student financial aid. The non-federal alternative loan programs may be used for students meeting the lender criteria as found at www.sdstate.edu (search alternative loans). For further information, please contact the SDSU financial aid office at 605-688-4695 or finaid@sdstate.edu.
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