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Take the Lead
Earn your Post-Master’s Certificate in Healthcare Organizational Leadership and prepare for nursing leadership positions like nurse manager, director of patient care services, and chief nursing officer. Learn to manage health systems that touch a variety of populations across the care continuum.
Learn Online
Learn to affect change at the health care system and corporate levels, and prepare for career advancement without your career missing a beat. Coursework for an online Post-Master's Certificate Healthcare Organizational Leadership fits your schedule, and preceptors near you provide hands-on instruction in nurse leadership.
Next Steps & Certification
Upon completion, students will be eligible to apply for the DNP Executive Track. Students will also be able to apply for certification as a nurse executive through the American Nurses Credentialing Center or the American Organization of Nurse Leaders.Additional Information
View the recording of the Healthcare Organizational Leadership tracks virtual information session.
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Curriculum
The 16-credit program is comprised of six courses chosen from the list below. Faculty advise students regarding their individual program plan.
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Semester 1
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Leadership and Organizational Culture: Theories and Practice in Contemporary Healthcare (3 cr)
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Semester 2
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Healthcare Organizational Leadership Practicum I (2 cr, 112 cl)
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Semester 3
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Health Finance (2 cr)
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Healthcare Organizational Leadership Practicum II (3 cr, 168 cl)
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Semester 4
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Healthcare economics for management and practice (2 cr)
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Healthcare Organizational Leadership Practicum III (4 cr, 224 cl)
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Current students in the PMC Healthcare Organizational Leadership program can find information about their program in the academic catalogue.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who should I ask to complete my letters of recommendation?
- At least one letter should come from a recent or current direct supervisor/manager (the person who is responsible for your performance evaluation)
- At least one letter should come from an academic faculty member who can speak to your ability to successfully complete a demanding graduate level academic and clinical program.
- The third letter can come from a second academic faculty member or an individual in a leadership position who can speak to your clinical abilities.
- Personal references from colleagues, friends, or family members do not meet the requirement.
- If you are unable to provide one of the reference letters above, please upload a statement of explanation to your application.
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What information should I include in my resume/CV?Please include the following information in your resume or CV:
- Work experience (include dates, sites and locations; paid and unpaid; any residency participation)
- Education Background
- Scholarly activities (research, presentations, publications, honors, awards)
- Professional activities (leadership, certifications, professional organization membership, service on committees)
- Community Service/Volunteerism