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Clinical Nurse Leader

In response to the increasing complexity of health care systems and the emphasis on quality patient care, the UAH College of Nursing is offering a NEW master's program: Clinical Nurse Leader.

The Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) oversees the clinical plans of specific patients to improve patient outcomes, ensure quality care and reduce costs. The CNL integrates emerging nursing science and the application of evidence based practice into caring for patients and families.

Full-Time Curriculum

FALL SEMESTER I
NUR 605 Advanced Health Assessment
(42 Lab hours)
3 SH
NUR 606 Pathophysiology 3 SH
NUR 680 Clinical Nurse Leader I
(126 Clinical hours)
6 SH
Total 12 SH
SPRING SEMESTER
NUR 602 Scholarly Inquiry for Advanced Practice 3 SH
NUR 607 Pharmacology 3 SH
NUR 681 Clinical Nurse Leader II
(126 Clinical Hours)
6 SH
Total 12 SH
SUMMER SEMESTER
NUR 698/699 Plan I (thesis) or Plan II (non-thesis elective) 3 SH
NUR 682 Clinical Nurse Leader III
(126 Clinical hours)
6 SH
Total 9 SH
FALL SEMESTER II
NUR 698/699 Plan I (thesis) or Plan II (non-thesis elective) 3 SH
NUR 683 Clinical Nurse Leader IV
(126 Clinical hours)
6 SH
Total 9 SH

Total classroom: 42 semester hours
Total clinical: 504 clinical hours

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