USA College of Nursing - Clinical Nurse Leader

University of South Alabama College of Nursing


Clinical Nurse Leader The Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) is a new role in nursing, the first new role in 35 years! The CNL tract prepares professional nurses as advanced generalists who are experts at the point of care. The Clinical Nurse Leader has multiple roles in healthcare including: • Clinical Practice • Outcomes Manager • Patient Advocate • Educator • Information Manager • Systems Analyst/Risk Anticipator • Team Leader

The Clinical Nurse Leader curriculum can be completed in three semesters post-baccalaureate and consists of course work that address each of the areas cited above as well as immersion clinical experiences to assist learners in adapting to the role. All courses are online and clinical can be arranged in your own community (in most cases). The interactive online classroom provides opportunities for active learning, discussion, problem solving, debating, critical thinking, research, networking, and community building.

Clinical Nurse Leader Curriculum
• Post BSN Track (MSN) •Part-time schedule of study - Fall Admission •Full-time schedule of study - Spring Admission •Part-time schedule of study - Summer Admission •Full-time schedule of study - Summer Admission • Accelerated MSN Track (for non RN’s) • RN to MSN (for associate & diploma RN’s) • Clinical Nurse Leader Curriculum for RN to MSN (for Associate/Diploma RN’s with a degree in a non-nursing discipline)• • Post Master’s Certification Tracks •Full-time Post Master's schedule of study - Summer Admission

For admission information and forms, click here. Call (251) 445-9410 or send an email to congrad@usouthal.edu to request the application packet. Be sure to include your name, full address, and zip code.

The University of South Alabama College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The Certification exam for Clinical Nurse Leaders is currently being piloted and will be available in January, 2007.

For Additional Information For additional information and transcript evaluation write to: Office of Student Services USA College of Nursing - HAHN 3082 307 University Blvd N Mobile AL 36688-0002 (251) 445-9400 Email: congrad@usouthal.edu FAX: (251) 445-9416 For information regarding admission to the University contact: Office of Admissions University of South Alabama Mobile, Alabama 36688-0002 (251) 460-6141 1 (800) 872-5247 Email: admiss@usouthal.edu The college is approved by the Alabama Board of Nursing and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 520 Washington, D.C. 20036-1120 Telephone 202-887-6791

University of South Alabama - Mobile Alabama 36688-0002 (251) 445-9400
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