Program Admission

Admission to the program is based on competitive selection from the pool of applicants who meet the College of Graduate Studies admission requirements.

Additional admission requirements for the Nursing Administration Post-Master’s Certificate Program include:

1. A Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited program (NLNAC or CCNE).
2. Eligibility to practice as a Registered Nurse in Tennessee or in an approved state in which clinical assignments are completed. Appropriate licensure/authorization must be obtained during the first semester following admission to the program.
3. Overall G.P.A. of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
4. Applicants for whom English is not their primary language are required to meet the University’s minimum required TOEFL score.
5. A written document prepared by the applicant that includes a resume, a discussion of prior professional experience, future career goals, and reasons for pursuing graduate study.
6. Letters of recommendation from at least three persons (a minimum of one academic) familiar with the applicant’s academic and professional background and experience in nursing practice, specifying in detail the applicant’s capabilities for graduate study and for future practice as an advanced practice nurse.

Program Requirement (21 credit hours total)

• NURS 7301 - Nursing Admin I **
• NURS 7302 - Nursing Admin II
• NURS 7303 - Health Care Finance **
• NURS 7304 - Human Resources Mgmt **
• NURS 7305 - Quality Management **
• NURS 7307 - Nursing Management Practicum
• NURS 7309 - Nursing Admin Pract **

Retention

Retention requirements are the same as for the MSN degree. All requirements for the post master certificate must be completed in 5 calendar year