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Develop leadership skills through coursework in leadership models, management of healthcare systems, and more
Multiple starts throughout the year with flexible online classes
Comprehensive Career Services support after graduation
Clinical nurse leaders play an essential role in keeping nursing teams working together effectively and efficiently to optimize patient care.
Through our nurse leadership tracks, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about a variety of relevant topics including leadership models, implementation of healthcare systems, strategic planning, and more. If you have a passion for leading and organizing others, the nurse leadership tracks can be an exciting course of study that help you develop useful skills.
WCU offers multiple programs with a nurse leadership specialty to help you develop leadership skills for the healthcare industry.
With our Nurse Leader tracks, you will:
Preview your course of study. Your curriculum will vary depending on what program and pace (Accelerated or Working Professional) you choose. We recommend reviewing your prospective curriculum in detail, so you know what to expect.
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West Coast University supports its students beyond the last day of class. We are committed to helping our graduates throughout their careers.
Our Career Services department provides ongoing assistance with professional and career development through workshops and guidance for our online students and graduates.
WCU provides career guidance and assistance but cannot guarantee employment.
An advanced nursing degree helps prepare you to take on new nursing opportunities. Clinical nurse leaders are needed wherever nurses work. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, RNs work in a variety of settings, including:
Students who have the passion for leading teams and helping motivate others might find the nurse leader track to be a rewarding course of study. It is designed to help you develop leadership skills while instilling important knowledge on healthcare systems.
We can evaluate your previous coursework for credit. Your advisor will work with you to determine what credits can transfer into your chosen program.
Time-to-completion will depend on which program and pace you choose:
An MSN Nurse Leader is a specialized degree track that helps graduates develop strong leadership skills. WCU's online MSN Nurse Leader program builds on graduates' previous knowledge with online coursework that prepares them to lead healthcare organizations.
With WCU, you can complete your MSN Nurse Leader coursework online through our flexible online MSN Nurse Leader program.
Nurse leaders take on a variety of roles in different healthcare settings. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nurse leaders can be found working in hospitals, ambulatory services, nursing care facilities, governmental positions, and more.
Nurse leaders play a critical role in maintaining effective nursing team environments. They rely on strategic planning, leadership models, and healthcare system implementation to optimize patient care.
Pursuing your degree is a big choice. Fill out our form and one of our admissions advisors will contact you to answer any question you may have!
WCU provides career guidance and assistance but cannot guarantee employment.
Financial aid and scholarships available for those who qualify.
WCU distance education programs are delivered out of the Orange County and Texas campuses and may not be available to residents in all states.
Practice experience is required in order to graduate from the RN to BSN, RN to MSN, MSN, DNP degree and Post-Master's certificate programs.
