Clinical Nurse Leader, Graduate Certificate

Contact Information

Stephanie S. DeBoor, PhD, APRN, ACNS_BC, CCRN
Associate Dean of Graduate Programs
Associate Professor
University of Nevada, Reno
Orvis School of Nursing
1664 N. Virginia Street MS 0134
Reno, NV 89557
775-682-7156
deboors2@unr.edu

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the CNL certificate, the graduate is able to:

1. Synthesize theoretical, scientific, and contemporary clinical knowledge for the assessment and management of both health and illness states.
2. Implements clinical reasoning and builds collaborative intra- and interprofessional relationships to provide optimal care to patients.
3. Provide patient-centered, quality care to the adult and older adult population within the acute and critical care settings through incorporation of health promotion, health protections, disease prevention and treatment.
4. Impart knowledge and individualize therapies through the activities of advocacy, modeling and teaching.
5. Applies evidence-based practice designed to improve quality of care and health outcomes by overseeing and directing the delivery of clinical services within an integrated system of healthcare.

Admission Requirements

Prerequisites for admission to the Orvis School of Nursing Master of Science Program:

• Successful completion of a Master of Science in Nursing from a CCNE- or NLN-accredited academic institution with a GPA of 3.0 or better.

• Current unrestricted licensure as an RN and eligible for licensure in Nevada.

Applicants are to submit to the Orvis School of Nursing:

• A resume that includes education, professional and community service experience.

• A letter of intent should be single-spaced, 12-point font, and no longer than 1,000 words. It should include the following information:

  • Explain why you have chosen the University of Nevada, Reno, Orvis School of Nursing for your graduate studies.

  • Share which track (post-master’s, advanced graduate certificate as a CNL) you have chosen to pursue and describe how you envision functioning in this role as part of an inter-professional team.

  • Describe leadership experiences, both professional and personal, that have prepared you for graduate studies.

I. Program Requirements

• NURS 744 - Leadership Development and Care Management (1 unit)

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• NURS 745 - Healthcare Information Systems & Technology (3 units)

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• CHS 753 - Health Informatics (3 units)

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• NURS 746 - Evidence-Based Practice & Management of Clinical Outcomes (3 units)
• NURS 747 - Care Management in a Health Care Micro-System (2 units)
• NURS 759 - Planning Strategies for Care of Specialized Populations (2 units)
• NURS 760 - Advanced Nursing Care for Specialized Populations Practicum (4 units)

II. Program Total 15* Units

*Providing review of transcripts represents completion of core coursework (CNL) from full time plan of study.