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Certificate

Post Master's Certificate in Nurse Administration

9 months

Approximate Program Length

18

Total Credits

$540

Cost per Credit

Online

Format

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Register by: May 12, 2021

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Advance your nursing education. Earn your Post Master's Certificate in Nurse Administration in as little as nine months and prepare for a leadership role in administration, practice and educational settings. Upon completion of this certificate, currently licensed registered nurses with an MSN or higher will be educationally prepared to play an integral role in the daily operations of a healthcare facility.

  • Lead organizational dynamics and systems thinking

  • Continuously monitor and improve quality and outcomes

  • Formulate and distinguish the key components of a strategic plan

  • Manage human and financial resources in healthcare

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Courses

1

Course at a time

6

Weeks per course

Schedule

Your academic counselor will help you schedule courses for an online Post Master's Certificate in Nurse Administration. 

Program Purpose Statement

This certificate program is designed for nurses with current RN licensure who desire a concentrated course of study in Nursing Administration (NAD). The course of study prepares nurses to function in leadership roles in nursing administration. Students may be eligible to sit for the Nurse Executive Certification Exam and should contact the American Nurses Credentialing Center for eligibility requirements.

 

Tuition

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Student Experience

An education that fits your busy life

Balancing family, work and school

Work toward your degree without giving up what matters most. Take one class at a time and choose a start date that works for your schedule.

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Online or campus-based learning

Enroll in online classes and study anytime of the day or night, 24/7/365. Or enroll at a campus in your state to attend classes virtually with your peers.

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Accreditation & Faculty

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Institutional accreditation

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), hlcommission.org. Since 1978, University of Phoenix has been continually accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and its predecessor.

Real-world faculty

26

Average years of industry experience

32

Directors of Services

19:1

Student-faculty ratio

Faculty Spotlight

As a faculty member, I'm on your team. I'm your coach and your cheerleader."

Doris Savron

Vice Provost of Colleges, University of Phoenix

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