Certificate
School of Nursing
The Post-MSN Nurse Administrator Certificate program concentrates on developing knowledge and skills critical to be effective managers and patient advocates, especially as health systems face resource constraints and changes in both health care policy and patient care delivery.
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Program Location

This program is available to those already holding a MSN, DNP, or PhD or currently enrolled in a MSN program at NDMU. 

Student Outcomes

As a student in this program, you will be able to:

  1. Explore the role of nurse administrator through a caring science lens.
  2. Develop knowledge and skills required to create effective collaborative systems of healthcare delivery to optimize patient outcomes.
  3. Analyze research, policy, legal, and ethical problems, dynamics of finance, strategic planning, and marketing.
  4. Complete a mentored practicum experience designed to implement innovations that address quality and safe patient care, change management, decision - making, and healthy work environments.
Curriculum

Required Courses

NUR 516C- Nursing Administrative Theory and Practice (3)
NUR 620C - Leadership and Administration in Nursing Seminar and Practicum (3)
BUS 521 - Health Care Economics (3)

Choose one of the following:

NUR 518 - Health Policy (3)
BUS 522 - Essentials of Healthcare Financing (3)
BUS 523 - The Business of Healthcare (3)

Total Credits: 12

Prerequisite

This 12 credit Post-MSN Certificate in Nursing Administration program is available to students already holding a MSN, DNP, or PhD or currently enrolled in a MSN program at NDMU.

Admission Requirements

1. Application

Please be sure to complete section V: Work Experience. Our program is designed for nurses in practice. Applicants who are not currently practicing nurses will not be considered for the program.

Application materials should be submitted to:

Notre Dame of Maryland University
Theresa Hall 001
4701 North Charles St.
Baltimore, Maryland 21210

processing@ndm.edu

2. Current Curriculum Vitae/Resume

Please be sure to include education, work experience, and certifications.

3. Official Transcript(s)

  • All baccalaureate, graduate, and associate/community college coursework coursework
  • Must have a completed BSN degree with a GPA of 3.0 or above
  •  Must have completed a college-level statistics course, or equivalent as approved by the Program Director, with grade of C (70%) or higher 

Sealed official transcripts should be sent directly to the School of Nursing at Notre Dame of Maryland University.

Students with degrees from universities outside of the United States should submit an official course by course evaluated transcript. Learn more at World Education Services (WES).

4. Unencumbered & Active Registered Nursing License

License must be from Maryland or a compact state.

5. Essay

The NDMU School of Nursing prepares graduates for opportunities and possibilities of fulfilling the mission to “transform the world.” The essay is considered seriously in the application review process. Take care to write clearly and logically, with attention to correct structure and format of good writing. APA formatting is preferred.

Please address both of the following instructions in a 500-700 word essay:

  • Describe how you intend to work towards fulfilling the mission of “transforming the world” upon program completion. Please address this topic from the perspective of the concentration to which you are applying. Please make mention of your specific goals for the future.
  • Provide a balanced assessment of your personal characteristics that may enhance your ability to become a leader in fulfilling this mission.
https://catalog.ndm.edu/graduate-catalog/school-of-nursing/post-masters-of-science-in-nursing-certificate-in-nursing-administration

What to Expect Studying at Notre Dame of Maryland University

Small class sizes, cohorts, and personal attention provide a supportive learning environment while practica and study abroad experiences provide opportunities for enacting leadership in administration excellence.