Introduction
The purpose of the Nursing Leadership & Administration post-master’s certificate is to provide master’s prepared registered nurses with an opportunity for additional training in nursing leadership and administration. Students will join their peers in the MSN in Nursing Nursing Leadership & Administration program specialty courses. The curriculum combines online coursework with immersive face-to-face sessions three times per quarter on the Bellingham Campus and hands-on practical experiences arranged by the faculty in the community. Students are empowered to lead in healthcare organizations and community settings. The curriculum aligns with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials and the American Organization of Nurse Leaders (AONL) Nurse Leader Core Competencies. Graduates are equipped to integrate health equity into nursing leadership and administration, including systems thinking, implementing effective change, and strategic financial management. Real-world practice experiences with nurse leaders provides hands-on experience.
Student Resources
Department website: Nursing
Contact information:
Degree Works: Current students should also log on to Degree Works to check student-specific program progress.
Career Services Center: Connect major to a career
Sample Careers: Nurse managers, directors of nursing, quality improvement specialists, case managers, healthcare consultants, and healthcare administrators.
How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):
Contact Academic Program Director Sandy Branson or Program Coordinator Rika Winquist for more information.
Requirements:
- Master’s degree from an accredited college or university. Does not need to be a nursing master’s degree.
- Unofficial transcripts from the institution that awarded your master’s degree. If you are a current or former Western Washington University student, please generate an unofficial WWU transcript through Web4U to upload. Official transcripts will be required of candidates upon acceptance of an offer of admission.
- Active Washington state registered nurse license.
- Resume or Curriculum Vita (CV).
- Personal statement.
- No GRE or other standardized test required.
Grade Requirements
A grade of C- or better is required for a student’s certificate courses, and supporting courses for certificates.
