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Nursing Leadership

Graduate Certificate

Overview

Embark on a transformative journey in healthcare leadership with the Nursing Leadership Graduate Certificate at the WSU College of Nursing.

Designed specifically for students already enrolled in the WSU College of Nursing’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program, this certificate seamlessly integrates with the program’s academic curriculum, providing an opportunity to acquire specialized skills in leadership concurrently with their studies.

By offering a comprehensive blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application, our Nursing Leadership certificate equips individuals with the tools necessary to excel in dynamic healthcare environments. If you are a current DNP student at WSU, we invite you to connect with the Graduate Education program office for further details on how you can add this unique certificate to your portfolio.

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Program Requirements

Required Coursework

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
NURS_ADV 576Organizational Systems and Leadership I3
NURS_ADV 553Organizational Systems and Leadership II3
NURS_ADV 565Information Management for Clinical Practice3
NURS_ADV 591Introduction to Mixed Methods and Evaluation3
Total12

Please note that transfer courses will not count towards certificate completion
(i.e. if you transferred in a course that fulfills NURS_ADV 565, you will still have to take NURS_ADV 565 for the certificate)

Total Required Credits – 12

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Program Outcomes

  • Students will be able to recognize the need to address ethics, diversity & inclusiveness through community engagement.
  • Students will be able to develop collaborative community relationships to address resource scarcity.
  • Students will be able to apply change theory and data informatics systems to policy development and best practices.
  • Students will develop a philosophy of leadership that guides the foundation for leadership skill applications across the health care systems.
  • Students will demonstrate an understanding of how to incorporate steps for strategic, long-term success in an ever-changing healthcare environment.

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Program Advisors

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The Washington State University College of Nursing BSN, MN and DNP programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), 655 K. Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.