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Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) Track

As a front-line leader and working with other nurses and the interprofessional team, the CNL engages in a systems-based approach to improve patient safety, clinical outcomes and quality improvement. The goal of the CNL is to assure high quality, safe and cost-effective health care.

Students will be required to complete 405 clinical experience hours. Clinical experiences for this track can take place at any point across the continuum of health care. Students will be precepted by a clinical nurse expert in a selected practice setting to meet identified role competencies. A clinical professor will work with the student and preceptor to monitor progress throughout the practice experience. The clinical experiences will position students for new and unique employment opportunities after graduation. The CNL clinical experience is a requirement of CNL certification.

Administrative Nurse Leader (ANL) Track

The ANL is an organizational and social architect for high-performing health care settings. ANLs work collaboratively with other nurses and interprofessional leaders. The ANL creates the environment and ensures the structure and resources for high-quality, safe, and cost-effective health care.

Students will be required to complete 225 clinical experience hours. Clinical experiences for this track can take place at any point across the continuum of health care. Students will be precepted by a leadership expert in a selected practice setting to meet identified role competencies. A clinical professor will work with the student and preceptor to monitor progress throughout the practice experience.

Ambulatory Care Nursing (ACN) Track

The Ambulatory Care Nurse (ACN) coordinates care for individuals in outpatient clinical settings as well as facilitating and managing health care. The Master’s prepared clinician or leader critically utilizes current and relevant evidence to ensure safe delivery of quality patient care. Additionally, the ACN evaluates patient outcomes, assesses risk, and provides patient education.

Students will be required to complete 225 clinical experience hours. Mentorship by nursing experts in various practice settings will guide acquisition of skills to meet ambulatory care competencies. A clinical professor will ensure a quality education by monitoring progress throughout the practice experience while aligning didactic content from the curriculum.