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Program Overview
The nurse administrator certificate prepares you for a managerial role in hospitals, long-term care facilities, community service agencies, ambulatory care facilities, governmental agencies, and corporations.
In the nurse administrator certificate program, you will develop your organizational, analytic, strategic planning, financial, human resources, and evaluation skills in the role of a nurse leader. Coursework focuses on developing core knowledge related to the domains of practice such as: delivery of care; legal, regulatory and ethical issues; health care economics; health care environment; and professional practice. The nurse administrator courses focus on organizational and leadership theories, regulatory standards, risk management, quality assurance, strategic planning, and concepts of human resource management. Courses are offered in a flexible and 100% online format.
The nurse administrator internship course provides the opportunity to integrate knowledge and skills learned in theory courses into the real-world setting. Internship placements are arranged individually through the Cummings School of Nursing and Health Sciences. Experiences are selected with the student to meet course and personal objectives in academia and in organizations.
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Curriculum
Nursing Administration and Leadership Certificate
Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits Required: 15
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NUR 510聽-聽Organization and Structure of Nursing Leadership (Cr: 3)
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NUR 526聽-聽Nurse as the Administrator (Cr: 3)
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NUR 532聽-聽Administration: Practice and Quality Outcomes (Cr: 3)
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NUR 585聽-聽Masters in Nursing Internship in Administrator Role, Educator Role and or Global Health Role (Cr: 6)
Nurse Educator Certificate
Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits Required: 15
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NUR 505聽-聽Curriculum Design, Course Development, and Program Evaluation (Cr: 3)
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NUR 561聽-聽Nurse as the Educator (Cr: 3)
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NUR 565聽-聽Teaching Methods: Principles of Teaching (Cr: 3)
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NUR 585聽-聽Masters in Nursing Internship in Administrator Role, Educator Role and or Global Health Role (Cr: 6)
Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate
Pre-requisites: Masters level courses in Nursing Theory, Nursing Research, and Health Policy.
Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits Required: 32
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NUR 507聽-聽Health Promotion and Disease Prevention for the Advanced Practice Nurse (Cr: 3)
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NUR 550聽-聽Pathophysiology of Human Disease for Advanced Nursing Practice (Cr: 3)
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NUR 551聽-聽Comprehensive Health Assessment and Clinical Diagnostic Decision Making (Cr: 3)
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NUR 562聽-聽Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics for Family Nurse Practitioner (Cr: 3)
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NUR 566聽-聽Seminar for the Professional Nurse Practitioner (Cr: 2)
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NUR 567聽-聽Primary Care of the Childbearing Family (Cr: 3)
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NUR 568聽-聽Primary Care of the Childbearing Family Practicum (Cr: 5)
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NUR 569聽-聽Primary Care of the Adult and Geriatric Patient (Cr: 3)
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NUR 570聽-聽Primary Care of the Adult and Geriatric Patient Practicum (Cr: 5)
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NUR 572聽-聽FNP Clinical Immersion (Cr: 2)
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will:
- Demonstrate advanced clinical judgment based in knowledge from nursing, the arts, humanities, and natural, physical, and social sciences.
- Develop holistic, evidence-based approaches to deliver person-centered care.
- Design quality population-focused care approaches for the protection, promotion, and enhancement of health.
- Design research to address healthcare and nursing issues.
- Create an environment of safety for clients and providers.
- Function as an effective leader of the interprofessional care team.
- Apply knowledge of the healthcare system in leading care across delivery settings.
- Appraise information and communication technologies in the delivery of effective care.
- Integrate the ethics and values of the nursing profession in providing equitable care for all.
- Create an environment that fosters an intentional commitment to personal and professional well-being for all.
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NUR 510聽-聽Organization and Structure of Nursing Leadership (Cr: 3)
Accreditation
The Nursing Program is accredited by the , Inc. (ACEN), 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30326. Phone (404) 975-5000 and Fax (404) 975-5020.