Page 100 2025–26 Graduate Academic Catalog School of Nursing Graduate Certificate in Nursing Leadership Graduate Certificate in Nursing Leadership Purpose Statement The Graduate Certificate in Nursing Leadership (NL) will prepare students to lead within a healthcare environment. The certificate program will allow students who are currently enrolled in a graduate nursing program or those who have completed a graduate nursing degree to add core knowledge related to quality and safety, organizational behavior, and strategic decision-making within the healthcare system. Program Objectives Candidates who complete the Graduate Certificate in Nursing Leadership (NL) are equipped to: • Integrate a biblical worldview with knowledge from nursing science and related disciplines as a framework for nursing leadership. • Analyze healthcare organizational systems and apply leadership principles in healthcare delivery. • Integrate theory, research, principles of quality and safety, and biblical worldview in strategic decision-making processes. Program Delivery Cedarville University has designed the Graduate Certificate in Nursing Leadership (NL) to be flexible and responsive to student needs. Courses are offered fully online in seven-week sessions during the fall, spring, and summer terms. Graduate online course content will be available for student access the weekend prior to the start of the course. Course Requirements Course requirements include 12 semester hours as follows: NSG-6700 Managing Organizational Behavior..............................3 NSG-6710 Advancing Quality and Safety......................................3 NSG-6720 Leading Toward Excellence..........................................3 NSG-6730 Transforming Healthcare Through Strategic Decision Making.........................................................................3 Accreditation The Graduate Certificate in Nursing Leadership is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and authorized by the Ohio Department of Higher Education. Admission Standards Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Nursing Leadership (NL) requires meeting the University's general admission criteria, application requirements, and the following: 1. Evidence of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. 2. Official transcripts of a bachelor's degree in nursing from a regionally accredited or otherwise approved institution with a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. • Applicants who are pursuing or have earned a graduate nursing degree from an accredited program may also apply, provided their undergraduate and graduate GPA is a 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. • Applicants with a GPA of 2.5 to 2.9 may apply with a petition demonstrating academic potential, which will be reviewed only after the application is complete. Completion of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is optional; however, taking the GRE may strengthen a graduate application. 3. Evidence of active, unencumbered licensure as a registered nurse in the United States for clinical experience. 4. One professional or academic reference (faculty member or supervisor) and one Christian character reference (pastor or mentor). Family members and personal friends are not eligible to serve as references. Admission Process and Timeframe Applicants should follow specific admission criteria found in the Admissions section of the graduate catalog. After an admission application is completed, applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis by the MSN Admission, Progression, Retention Committee. Graduate Enrollment will notify applicants of the admission decision. Tuition and Fees Tuition cost for the Graduate Certificate in Nursing Leadership (NL) courses for the 2025–26 academic year is $707 per semester credit. Audit is $354 per semester hour. Financial Aid Nursing Leadership courses completed for the graduate certificate, as a nondegree program, are not eligible for federal or state aid. However, students may qualify for personal loans to pay for this program. Nursing Leadership courses completed for the MSN degree program may be eligible for federal and state aid. For more information, contact Financial Aid. Certificate Completion Requirements Students seeking the Graduate Certificate in Nursing Leadership must fulfill the following: • Complete all requirements for a graduate degree in Nursing. • Complete all requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Nursing Leadership within seven years after matriculation in the program. • Maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0.
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