Nurse managers and nurses who aspire to supervisory roles can improve their skill sets and enhance their professional credentials with our nursing management certificate program. Demonstrate your individual initiative, gain professional development, and boost your résumé with this 12-credit online program. For those wishing to continue their education beyond the nurse management certificate, up to 6 certificate credits can be applied toward Penn State’s online RN to B.S. degree. In addition, courses in the certificate program may be applicable toward graduate work and may satisfy continuing professional education requirements. Interested students should check with their graduate programs or state boards of nursing for details.
Develop Your Career
This program will help nurse managers to:
- understand the basics of health care organizations and administration
- analyze and manage data in their particular health care system
- apply the latest techniques of personnel management
Study on Your Own Terms
We recognize that working nurses need flexibility in course delivery. This online program allows you to study where and when it's most convenient for you.
Exceptional Student Support
As a Penn State World Campus student, you will have access to a comprehensive network of academic and technical help. Your adviser and the faculty will provide support throughout your online experience.
Earn a Certificate from Penn State's Accredited School of Nursing
The nursing management program is an outreach program of Penn State's College of Health and Human Development, administered by Penn State's highly respected School of Nursing and delivered online through the innovative World Campus.
Penn State's School of Nursing is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc. (NLNAC), and approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
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