The MSN Post-Baccalaureate Certificate (PBC) in Nursing Leadership and Management is designed for nurses who already hold a bachelor’s degree in nursing and are seeking to enhance their leadership skills and advance their careers in healthcare management. All courses are offered online. Credits earned in the certificate program may be used to meet requirements in a degree program in accordance with the policies of The Graduate School
Note – Students are not eligible for financial aid assistance for post baccalaureate certificate courses unless they are concurrently admitted to a degree program that requires the same courses.
All courses are online and designed for working professionals.
Upon completion, students will have additional skills to enhance their leadership and clinical practice and may transfer the credit earned to advanced degree programs.
Graduates will be prepared for entry- to mid-level administrative positions in nursing and health care. They will be ready to serve as leaders in acute care, primary care, and community settings.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Applicants must have the following credentials:
Current unrestricted licensure as a registered nurse in one of the fifty states or validated credentials by CGFNS for international applicants. Residents of North Carolina must hold unrestricted North Carolina licensure as a registered nurse.
Baccalaureate degree in nursing from a program accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency.
A personal statement is required for consideration of admission to the Nursing Leadership and Management Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
An interview is required for selected applicants for the Nursing Leadership and Management Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Explore the specific degree requirements for the Nursing Leadership & Management Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in the UNCG Catalog.
NURSING LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT:
15 CREDITS TOTAL
NUR 540 Financial Management in Healthcare
3 credits
NUR 609 Role of Nurse Leaders in Advanced Quality and Safety
4 credits
NUR 641 Leadership and Management Essentials in Healthcare: Theories and Roles
4 credits
NUR 644 Organizational Leadership and Management in Healthcare
4 credits
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
Our Post Baccalaureate Certificate (PBC) in Nursing Leadership and Management is 100% online. The application process, student advising, and access to the UNCG library are online. Therefore, there is no requirement to be on campus.
Clinical experiences are required in the PBC programs. Students identify their own preceptors for clinicals, based on qualifications and guidelines established by the SON.
Yes, students with an MSN, DNP, PhD, as well as a BSN may enroll in a PBC program.
Connect with us
For general questions about the program, please reach out to:
Cynthia Bacon,PHD, RN, CNE, NE-BC
Accelerated Master’s Program (AMP) and MSN Leadership & Management Concentration Coordinator 336-334-4648
