Advanced Graduate Certificate
Online Davis & Henley College of Nursing
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How will the Advanced Graduate Certificate in Nursing Management & Executive Leadership help you achieve your professional goals?

Is your goal to become a nurse leader either in a hospital or other health care setting? The Advanced Graduate Certificate Program in Nursing Management & Executive Leadership will enable you to become a nurse leader either in a hospital, medical center or other health care setting.

Why earn your advanced graduate certificate at SHU?

The Sacred Heart University Davis & Henley College of Nursing Advanced Graduate Certificate Program in Nursing Management & Executive Leadership is targeted toward those students who wish to move into administrative positions in health care organizations. The role of leadership in organizing and delivering high-quality health care is more important today than ever before. SHU’s Advanced Graduate Certificate Program will compliment your clinical expertise with the latest leadership theories and strategies essential to the development of your role as a nurse leader.

What are the program requirements?

  • All course work can be completed online which provides greater flexibility and less disruption to your personal and employment obligations.
  • Courses are 8 weeks in length and are offered on an ongoing basis.
  • No practicum or clinical hours are required.
  • Students are encouraged to select a mentor to enhance discussions.

What is the admission criteria?

  • Master’s degree in Nursing or related field with a GPA of 3.0 or greater
  • All official transcripts
  • Licensed as a registered nurse
  • Current malpractice insurance
  • One professional reference
  • Compliance/background check
  • Application processing fee $25
  • Application Form

Requirements

The certificate will be awarded upon completion of 12 credit hours. No clinical hours are required.

For more information

For more information, contact Elizabeth Potenza, Program Manager at 203-416-3937 or email potenzae@sacredheart.edu.