Post-Graduate Certificate: Nursing Leadership - Clinical Operations

Mount Carmel College of Nursing’s Master of Science Program Nursing Leadership-Clinical Operations is a dynamic program designed for career-minded nurses who are ready to expand their knowledge and expertise in nursing leadership. The online program focuses on developing core leadership skills of practicing nurses and prepares them to act and think strategically, lead organizations through improvement and innovation efforts while participating in policy decisions. Course work covers a variety of business functions relative to clinical operations management such as safety, quality, and risk management; patient and population health advocacy; clinical care delivery and optimal patient outcomes; healthy work environments; strategic, financial, and human resource management; legal and regulatory compliance; networking, partnering, and collaborating; and accountability/advocacy for employees.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Nursing Administration track, graduates will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Lead the development of competent health care services to diverse populations
2. Use epidemiological, social and environmental data to draw inferences for the development of healthcare services
3. Facilitate the use of evidence-based practice in nursing services
4. Facilitate the development and implementation of programs on health promotion and disease prevention
5. Evaluate nursing delivery systems to assure quality outcomes
6. Enhance leadership in nursing and healthcare services
7. Use ethical decision making in relevant practice roles
8. Collaborate with other disciplines to achieve quality outcomes in nursing and health care services
9. Demonstrate scholarly inquiry through verbal and written communication in clinical scholarship