2024-25 Graduate Catalog

Nursing Administration Certificate

Students taking a selected subset of courses for the online Master's degree in nursing may earn a Graduate Certificate in Nursing Administration. This option is appropriate for students seeking advanced coursework or knowledge in the specified content area.  Students take five required courses (15 credit hours) in the nurse executive track.

Entry Requirements:  Students entering the Graduate Certificate program must meet all requirements for acceptance into the Northwest Missouri State University Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) program. 

Nursing Administration Certificate Courses

NURS 01611Professional Practice of the Nurse Executive in Healthcare Organizations

3

NURS 01612Structures and Processes of a Nurse Executive

3

NURS 01613Leadership Effectiveness of the Nurse Leader

3

NURS 01614Knowledge Management of the Nurse Executive

3

NURS 01615Nurse Executive/Administration Capstone

3

Total Credit Hours: 15