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About This Program
The graduate certificate in Nursing Leadership offered by American Military University (AMU) is designed for master’s-prepared nurses wishing to advance their nursing practice.
This online nursing certificate program responds to the need for nurse leaders to fill professional voids being created by an aging nursing workforce. The curriculum focuses on these essential topics:
- Leadership
- Human resource management
- Operational quality
- Legal and ethical practices
Those who complete this program and have a prescribed length of practical experience may be eligible to sit for the American Nurse Credentialing Center’s Nurse Executive certification.
NOTE: This program has specific admissions requirements. Completion of this program does not award any professional certifications. This program is currently not open for admission to residents of Washington or Tennessee.
What You Will Do
- Apply ethical principles to advanced professional nursing practice
- Demonstrate leadership skills supportive of safe nursing practice and patient-centered care
- Advocate for healthcare policies that improve healthcare outcomes across the lifespan
- Apply theoretical knowledge and evidence-based practice to influence the delivery of cost-effective care to improve health outcomes
- Advocate for business practices that promote healthcare quality and patient safety
- Synthesize knowledge of key business and human resources practices to effectively lead healthcare teams
Program at a Glance
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Program Requirements Printable Catalog Version
Must take all courses for this section.
Course ID: 4995
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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12/26/22 - 06/02/23 | 06/05/23 - 07/30/23 | Spring 2023 Session D | 8 Week session |
01/30/23 - 06/30/23 | 07/03/23 - 08/27/23 | Summer 2023 Session B | 8 Week session |
02/27/23 - 08/04/23 | 08/07/23 - 10/01/23 | Summer 2023 Session I | 8 Week session |
03/27/23 - 09/01/23 | 09/04/23 - 10/29/23 | Summer 2023 Session D | 8 Week session |
04/24/23 - 09/29/23 | 10/02/23 - 11/26/23 | Fall 2023 Session B | 8 Week session |
Course ID: 5230
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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01/30/23 - 06/30/23 | 07/03/23 - 08/27/23 | Summer 2023 Session B | 8 Week session |
03/27/23 - 09/01/23 | 09/04/23 - 10/29/23 | Summer 2023 Session D | 8 Week session |
Course ID: 5184
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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12/26/22 - 06/02/23 | 06/05/23 - 07/30/23 | Spring 2023 Session D | 8 Week session |
01/30/23 - 06/30/23 | 07/03/23 - 08/27/23 | Summer 2023 Session B | 8 Week session |
02/27/23 - 08/04/23 | 08/07/23 - 10/01/23 | Summer 2023 Session I | 8 Week session |
03/27/23 - 09/01/23 | 09/04/23 - 10/29/23 | Summer 2023 Session D | 8 Week session |
04/24/23 - 09/29/23 | 10/02/23 - 11/26/23 | Fall 2023 Session B | 8 Week session |
Course ID: 5185
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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12/26/22 - 06/02/23 | 06/05/23 - 07/30/23 | Spring 2023 Session D | 8 Week session |
01/30/23 - 06/30/23 | 07/03/23 - 08/27/23 | Summer 2023 Session B | 8 Week session |
02/27/23 - 08/04/23 | 08/07/23 - 10/01/23 | Summer 2023 Session I | 8 Week session |
03/27/23 - 09/01/23 | 09/04/23 - 10/29/23 | Summer 2023 Session D | 8 Week session |
04/24/23 - 09/29/23 | 10/02/23 - 11/26/23 | Fall 2023 Session B | 8 Week session |
Course ID: 5186
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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12/26/22 - 06/02/23 | 06/05/23 - 07/30/23 | Spring 2023 Session D | 8 Week session |
01/30/23 - 06/30/23 | 07/03/23 - 08/27/23 | Summer 2023 Session B | 8 Week session |
02/27/23 - 08/04/23 | 08/07/23 - 10/01/23 | Summer 2023 Session I | 8 Week session |
03/27/23 - 09/01/23 | 09/04/23 - 10/29/23 | Summer 2023 Session D | 8 Week session |
04/24/23 - 09/29/23 | 10/02/23 - 11/26/23 | Fall 2023 Session B | 8 Week session |
Course ID: 5013
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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01/30/23 - 06/30/23 | 07/03/23 - 10/22/23 | Summer 2023 Session A | 16 Week session |
03/27/23 - 09/01/23 | 09/04/23 - 12/24/23 | Summer 2023 Session C | 16 Week session |
Admission Requirements
For this program, the following documentation is required and must be provided prior to course registration:
- Official transcripts showing a conferred Master of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited program or a BSN degree in nursing and master’s degree in a closely related field
- Current and active unencumbered registered nurse (RN) license in state where practicums will be conducted
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 for the Master of Science degree
- Current resume/CV
- Signed statement of understanding (SOU)
Need Help?
Selecting the right program to meet your educational goals is a key step in ensuring a successful outcome. If you are unsure of which program to choose, or need more information, please contact an AMU admissions representative at 877-755-2787 or [email protected].
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1The University reserves the right to accept or deny credits according to policies outlined on our University website.
2Alumni Graduated with No APUS-incurred Student Loan Debt As of December 31, 2021
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*Cost Per Credit Hour
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