Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing: Clinical Leader
The Clinical Leadership (CL) Post-Master's Certificate Program is designed for registered nurses who already hold a master's degree in another nursing specialization and want to become eligible to take the Clinical Nurse Leader certification exam.
Learn more about the online Clinical Leadership Certificate program by contacting us at 773-298-3053 or graduateadmissionFREESXU.
What is a Clinical Nurse Leader?
Clinical Nurse Leaders focus on the improvement of quality and safety outcomes for patients anywhere healthcare is provided. CNLs have the opportunity and capability to address critical issues in healthcare delivery by advising, counseling, and mentoring other nurse practitioners at the point of care. CNLs also seek to improve patient outcomes by designing, implementing, and evaluating patient-care processes and models of care delivery.
The Clinical Leader role is becoming increasingly significant in the healthcare field and one of the most desirable professional nursing designations. According to a 2012 survey of Clinical Nurse Leaders conducted by the Commission on Nurse Education, 92% of respondents felt they were an important member of their interdisciplinary team and 87% felt valued as employees because of their specific CNL knowledge and skills.
Choose a Program Recognized for Excellence
Saint Xavier University is a Center of Excellence (COE) in Nursing Education as designated by the National League for Nursing (NLN).
To achieve COE status, a nursing school must demonstrate sustained excellence in faculty development, nursing education research, or student learning and professional development.
Currently, SXU is one of about 80 institutions in the United States to receive this distinction and one of eight schools to be re-designated four times.
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Graduate Admission
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Program Requirements
To apply to the CL Certificate Program, students must hold a Master of Science in Nursing degree and have a minimum of 3.0 GPA. Each applicant will be reviewed on an individual basis to determine which courses are necessary for the certificate based on previous coursework.
Required Core Courses include:
- Epidemiology and Population Based Health Care
- Advanced Pharmacology
- Advanced Pathophysiology
- Advanced Health Assessment
If students meet the requirements, they will need to complete four practicum courses, totaling 450 nursing practicum hours in order to receive the post-master's certification. Practicum experience allows students to apply clinical leadership theories to develop the real-world skills and advanced nursing knowledge needed to drive change in healthcare delivery.
Admission Requirements
Please view our admission requirements for more information on the application process and admission requirements.
Meet the Faculty
Pamela Abbott
Asst Professorial Lecturer
Phone: 773-298-3755
Email: pabbott@sxu.edu
Charlene Bermele
Assoc Prof / Assoc Dean
Phone: 773-298-3750
Email: bermele@sxu.edu
Caroline Bruno
Asst Professorial Lecturer
Phone: 773-298-3726
Email: bruno@sxu.edu
Jennifer Dusak
Asst Professorial Lecturer
Phone: 773-298-3742
Email: dusak@sxu.edu
Felicia Fitzgerald
Asst Professorial Lecturer
Phone: 773-298-3708
Email: ffitzgerald@sxu.edu
Vanessa Garcia
Asst Professorial Lecturer
Phone: 773-298-3182
Email: vgarcia@sxu.edu
Gwen George
Dean
Phone: 773-298-3717
Email: ggeorge@sxu.edu
Cathleen Gillen
Asst Professorial Lecturer
Phone: 773-298-3709
Email: gillen@sxu.edu
Kailey Kehoe
SIM Lab Assistant
Phone: 773-298-3710
Email: kkehoe@sxu.edu
Patricia Kelly
Associate Professor
Phone: 773-298-3574
Email: pkelly@sxu.edu
Christina Kent
Asst Professorial Lecturer
Phone: 773-298-3519
Email: kent@sxu.edu
Jean Kirk
Assistant Professor
Phone: 773-298-3739
Email: jeankirk@sxu.edu
Chrissy Kubelka
Asst Professorial Lecturer
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Joanna Kwak
Asst Professorial Lecturer
Phone: 773-298-3735
Email: kwak@sxu.edu
Eileen McCann
Clin Nur Ed / Assoc Prof
Phone: 773-298-3718
Email: emccann@sxu.edu
Ann Miller
Assistant Professor
Phone: 773-298-3418
Email: amiller@sxu.edu
Kathleen Moran
CNT Faculty Associate
Phone: 773-298-3729
Email: kmoran@sxu.edu
Mary Murphy-Smith
Associate Professor
Phone: 773-298-3723
Email: murphysmith@sxu.edu
Colleen O'Hearn
Asst Professorial Lecturer
Phone: 773-298-3727
Email: cohearn@sxu.edu
Megan Pet
Assistant Professor
Phone: 773-298-3730
Email: pet@sxu.edu
Jennifer Pietranczyk
Dir SIM Lab/Academic Tech
Phone: 773-298-3710
Email: pietranczyk@sxu.edu
Kelly Rayburn
Asst Professorial Lecturer
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Email: rayburn@sxu.edu
Jeanine Reilly
CNT Faculty Assistant
Phone: 773-298-3751
Email: reilly@sxu.edu
Jennifer Rogoz
Asst Professorial Lecturer
Phone: 773-298-3363
Email: rogoz@sxu.edu
Zepure Samawi
Professor
Phone: 773-298-3214
Email: samawi@sxu.edu
Kathleen Soso
CNT Faculty Associate
Phone: 773-298-3757
Email: soso@sxu.edu
Mary Tiberg
Asst Professor/Coordinator
Phone: 773-298-3179
Email: tiberg@sxu.edu
Courtenay Vihtelic
Assistant Professor
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Lisa Watson
CNT Faculty Associate
Phone: 773-298-3736
Email: lwatson@sxu.edu
Caroline Wilson
Associate Professor
Phone: 773-298-3724
Email: cwilson@sxu.edu
Karen Barry Wood
Associate Professor
Phone: 773-298-3746
Email: wood@sxu.edu