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.
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.
Additional Info
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: 14
Prerequisite
This 14-credit Post-MSN Certificate in Nursing Administration program is available to students already holding an MSN, DNP, or PhD, or currently enrolled in an MSN program at NDMU.
1. Application
Please be sure to complete Section V: Work Experience. Our program is designed for registered nurses who are actively employed in a professional nursing role. Applicants who are not currently employed as registered nurses will not be considered for admission to the program.
Application materials should be submitted to:
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Theresa Hall 001
4701 North Charles St.
Baltimore, Maryland 21210
2. Current Curriculum Vitae/Resume
Please be sure to include education, work experience, and certifications.
3. Official Transcript(s)
Must have completed a MSN, DNP, or PhD program, or currently enrolled in a MSN program at NDMU, with a GPA of 3.0.
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.