Nursing Administration and Organizational Leadership (NAOSL) Graduate Certificate
College of Science, Health and the Environment
Contact Graduate Studies 218-477-2134
Nurse Administrator and Organizational Systems Leadership (NAOSL) Certificate
Description
The Nursing Administration and Organizational Systems Leadership (NAOSL) Post-Baccalaureate Graduate Certificate prepares early career and current nurse leaders in the areas of nursing and healthcare leadership. The certificate program emphasizes the key areas of leadership essential to successfully navigating complex healthcare systems while in a leadership role. Credits earned can be applied toward the Masters of Science with Major in Nursing, NAOSL Emphasis for students who would like to earn a graduate degree.
Admission Requirements
- BS or BA in nursing from an NLN or CCNE accredited university
- Documentation of current unencumbered registered nurse (RN) license in the US
- Total cumulative local GPA (not including transfer credits) of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in undergraduate courses at the last institution where nursing degree awarded
- Complete “Application for Admission to Graduate Study” form
- International Students
- You must complete the International Student Application packet where in you indicate if you are a US citizen
- You must contact the International Student Office at 218-477-2956
- You must hold a current Work Visa (not Student Visa) that will be valid throughout the course of study in the graduate program
- Completed “Nursing Application” form including:
- 500 word essay describing professional experience and future professional goals
- Three letters of recommendation (two from professional colleagues, 1 from personal; see provided nursing forms)
- Non-refundable $20.00 fee for first-time applicants to Minnesota State University Moorhead
- Official transcripts from ALL colleges and universities attended
- Non-Minnesota applicants are not fully admitted until the Department of Higher Education in the applicant's state of residence has approved distance education/online programs from the state of Minnesota
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Nursing Administration and Organizational Systems Leadership Certificate, graduates are expected to:
NAOSLC1. Incorporate theoretical contributions and scientific knowledge of the discipline into nursing practice, nursing administration, and nursing leadership.
NAOSLC2. Collaborate in scholarly activities of inquiry related nursing practice, nursing administration, and nursing leadership.
NAOSLC3. Contribute to the improvement of health policy, delivery of health services, and the financing of health care.
NAOSLC4. Demonstrate competency in the specialized role of nurse administrator and/or leader within the context of independent and collaborative nursing practice.
Core Requirements
( 14 credits )
NURS 605 Healthcare Quality and Safety (3)
NURS 606 Healthcare Delivery Systems, Policy Finance and Leadership (3)
NURS 706 Organizational and Systems Leadership (4)
NURS 644P NAOSL Practicum I (2) OR NURS 645P NAOSL Practicum II (2)
MHA 638 Health Information Systems (3)