Advanced Certificate: Nursing Leadership and Healthcare Administration

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Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing

All of Daemen's nursing programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), formerly the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc., 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326, Phone: 404.975.5000, www.acenursing.org.

New York State Education Department

Registered with the New York State Board of Regents.

This program prepares Nurse Administrators to improve the current and future patient needs while improving nursing retention and satisfaction.

Program Benefits

  • If you have a Masters in Nursing, earn your post masters certificate in Nursing Leadership and Healthcare Administration in just 24 credits
  • Fully online program
  • Practical experience with a current nursing healthcare leader
  • Financial literacy including budgeting and value based care
  • System-based leadership - leadership, quality care, quality improvement and outcomes
  • Advocacy for decision-making that impacts nurses
  • Scholarships available to defray costs

Certificate Admission Requirements

  • An earned master's degree in nursing from an ACEN or CCNE-accredited program.
  • Current registered professional nursing license.
  • One year medical-surgical clinical experience (or equivalent)
  • Submission of a resume summarizing professional activities and completed continuing education

Students may choose to earn the ANCC Nurse Executive Certification (BC-NE) when they complete the certificate.

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Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society

The mission of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International is advancing world health and celebrating nursing excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service