The Certificate of Advanced Study in Nursing Administration is for nurses holding master’s degrees in another specialty field of nursing, such as education who are interested in taking on the role of nurse administrator. A series of four online courses totaling 12 credits will focus on graduate level nursing knowledge to prepare nurses for administrative and/or leadership positions in academic or clinical settings.

Admissions Requirements

1. A completed admission application.
2. An active New York State or state of residence Registered Nurse license.
3. A graduate degree in nursing from a regionally accredited institution.
4. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

The Advanced Certificate in Nursing Administration is comprised of courses that are currently in our Master of Science Nursing Administration degree program. The 12-credit certificate contains four, three-credit courses and can be completed in two terms.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
NURS 6065	Healthcare Finance and Budgeting	3
NURS 6070	Organizational Theory & Human Resource Management	3
NURS 6075	Innovative Leadership in Healthcare Organizations	3
NURS 7010	Nursing Administration Capstone	3

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

• Evaluate the concepts of quality and accountability within the constraints of healthcare finances.
• Analyze data related to fiscal planning and management of human and physical resources.
• Integrate organizational frameworks and perspectives to guide nursing administrative practices.
• Appraise the impact of challenges in designing innovative and sustainable healthcare organizations.
• Use evidence-based practices that promote effective communication and collaboration.
• Assume a leadership role on interprofessional healthcare teams in complex environments.