Nursing Administrative Leadership (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate)
Next Level Caring: Become a Nurse Leader.
The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Nursing Administrative Leadership is a dynamic way for nursing professionals to gain upward mobility in the healthcare environment. This certificate allows nurses to gain exposure to concepts that will help them grow as nurse leaders and make them stronger candidates for promotion in the workplace.
All of the post-baccalaureate certificate program courses can be applied to the complete MSN program in Nursing Administrative Leadership, provided that the student meets all criteria and is admitted to the MSN program.
Upcoming Term Start Dates
8/19/2025
Top Reasons
Supportive Environment
This certificate provides a supportive learning environment with the goal of producing responsible and productive citizens who promote and advance the communities they serve.
Personal Touch
Through shared values and communal expectations, the faculty and support staff actively engage with students' growth as they pursue their academic goals.
Caring Faculty
The program faculty develop caring relationships within a positive and enriching environment that cares for the whole person.
Meet Our Mocs
Ernie Parani, APRN
Kara Pinero, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Laurel Lawerence, APRN
Samantha Rios
Satoria Reid-Rowe, APRN, Family Practice
Colleen Wallace, MSN, NP-C
Mary Cornejo
Melissa Welch, MSN, APRN
Featured Faculty
Jeanne Jenkins
Program Details
Admission Requirements
- Official transcripts of all academic work
- BSN from a regionally-accredited institution and a CCNE, CNEA, or ACEN accredited nursing program
- Record and submit three short videos (no more than 2 minutes each) answering the following prompts:
- Where do you see yourself in five years as a nurse practitioner, nurse leader, or nurse educator?
- Why is now the right time for you to begin a graduate nursing program?
- Graduate school will put significant demands on your time, energy, and financial resources. What do you see as your most significant challenges for meeting the didactic and clinical requirements for the program?
- Current Résumé
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale on the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework.
- Required prerequisite courses completed with a “C” or better: health assessment, nursing research or evidence-based practice, and statistics or biostatistics course.
- Proof of current active licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Florida.
- Personal interview may be required for eligible candidates
- Completion of a criminal background check, proof of immunization, and ten-panel drug screen (if admitted)
Due to SEVIS guidelines, we cannot consider international students for this track due to the predominantly online delivery method.
Course Delivery
Online
Courses are offered in a flexible online format.
Curriculum
| Course Number | Course Description |
|---|---|
| NUR 5250 | Evidence Translation and Quality Improvement for Advanced Nursing Practice |
| NUR 5550 | Complex Healthcare Systems Operations Management |
| NUR 5575 | Human Capital Management |
| NUR 5600 | Applied Healthcare Economics and Financial Management |
| NUR 5675 | Strategic and Operational Planning in Healthcare |
Program Costs
2024-2025:
| Base Required Fees | Cost |
| Tuition per Credit Hour | $650 |
| Technology fee per semester | $25 to $100 |
$250 Non-Refundable Enrollment Deposit (Upon acceptance and applied toward your first semester tuition balance)
Related Materials
Online
Adult & Grad Admissions
MSN and Post-Master's Nursing Virtual Information Session
Adult and Graduate
Jan 14 5:30 PM
Join us online to learn more about our MSN tracks as well as Post-Master's certificate opportunities. Hear from your program director and admission counselor to get your questions answered and get ready for your next steps in advancing your education and career!
Location: Online
Online
Adult & Grad Admissions
MSN and Post-Master's Nursing Virtual Information Session
Adult and Graduate
Feb 19 12:00 PM
Join us online to learn more about our MSN tracks as well as Post-Master's certificate opportunities. Hear from your program director and admission counselor to get your questions answered and get ready for your next steps in advancing your education and career!
Location: Online
Program Contact
Jeanne B. Jenkins, Ph.D., MSN, MBA, RN
Assistant Professor of Nursing and MSN Program Director
Blanton Nursing - 123
863.616.6479
