Programs of Study
Clinical Nurse Leader
Students graduate as an advanced generalist as a Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) with a Master’s of Science degree. Graduates are eligible to sit for the Clinical Nurse Leader national certification examination. The CNL is a new role in the field of nursing designed to provide master’s prepared, point of care nurse leaders with the ability to manage and solve complex patient problems within a systems framework.
As part of the CNL curriculum, students study master’s level research in health promotion and illness management. Students complete a clinical immersion experience of approximately 400 clinical hours. Students conclude their CNL master’s preparation in a capstone project seminar.