Clinical Nurse Leader MSN Track
Admission Requirements
Application Deadline
How to Apply
Program Curriculum
Frequently Asked Questions
Program Description
The purpose of the MSN Clinical Nurse Leader track is to prepare nurses at the graduate level to be leaders across all settings in which healthcare is delivered. The CNL is a provider and manager of care at the point of care to individuals and cohorts or populations. The CNL designs, implements, and evaluates care by coordinating, delegating, and supervising the care provided by the healthcare team.
What is a Clinical Nurse Leader?
The CNL is a generalist in contrast with the specialized focus of the practice by clinical nurse specialists and nurse practitioners. The CNL oversees the care coordination of a distinct group of patients and actively provides direct patient care in complex situations. This clinician puts evidence-based practice into action to ensure that patients benefit from the latest innovations in care delivery. The CNL collects and evaluates patient outcomes, assesses cohort risk, and has the decision-making authority to change care plans when necessary. This clinician functions as part of an interdisciplinary team by communicating, planning, and implementing care directly with other healthcare professionals, including physicians, pharmacists, social workers, clinical nurse specialists, and nurse practitioners.
Admission Requirements
Applicants to the MSN program must meet general University requirements for admission to graduate studies. In order to be considered for the MSN Clinical Nurse Leader track, the interested applicant must meet these additional requirements:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a nationally accredited program
- Two years experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical setting (resume 1-2 pages in length that includes professional work experience with a brief explanation of each position’s responsibilities)
- Minimum score of 1000 on the GRE (combined verbal and quantitative sections)
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale from undergraduate nursing major (last 60+ hours)
- Written statement of academic and professional goals (both academic and professional, typewritten in no smaller than 12pt font or equivalent with 1” margins (all sides), not to exceed 3 pages)
- Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Florida (copy of actual RN license)
- Successful completion of Health Assessment, Statistics, and Research Courses within the past 10 years
- Malpractice insurance (photocopy of policy front page, which includes dates and amount of coverage)
- Clinical references and interview may be requested of the applicant
Application Deadline
The annual Clinical Nurse Leader MSN application deadline is June 1st for fall (August) admission. This is the deadline by which to submit all application materials to the UNF Graduate School.
How to apply
1. UNF Graduate Application for Admission
Online
Paper
2. Graduate Student Update Form (for returning applicants/students)
All applicants are responsible for ensuring that applications, necessary application fees, transcripts, test scores, and supplemental materials are submitted directly to the UNF Graduate School at 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224. Receipt of materials may be verified with the Graduate School at 904.620.1360. All materials must be received by the application deadline for consideration. Do not submit materials to the School of Nursing unless requested to do so please.
Program Curriculum
Track 1 BSN to MSN Full-Time
First
Semester (Fall) |
Credit Hours |
| |
NGR 5141 |
Advanced Pathophysiology |
3 |
| |
NGR 5192 |
Pharmacotherapeutics |
3 |
| |
HSA 5177 |
Health Care Finance |
3 |
| |
NGR 5770 |
Clinical Leadership I |
2 |
Second Semester
(Spring) |
|
| |
NGR 5110 |
Theoretical Framework for Practice |
3 |
| |
NGR 5810 |
Nursing Research Methods |
3 |
| |
HSA 6198 |
Health Information Technology |
3 |
| |
HSA 6758 |
Health Program Evaluation |
3 |
Third Semester
(Fall) |
|
| |
NGR 5001C |
Health Assessment & Diagnosis |
3 |
| |
NGR 6970 |
Nursing Project |
3 |
| |
HSC 6716 |
Health Program Evaluation |
3 |
| |
NGR 6772 |
Clinical Leadership II |
2 |
Fourth Semester
(Spring) |
|
| |
NGR 6942C |
Clinical Leadership Residency
(
2hrs seminar, 7 hrs clinical) |
9 |
| |
|
Credit
Hour Total |
43 |
Track 2 BSN to MSN Part-Time
First
Semester (Fall) |
Credit Hours |
| |
NGR 5141 |
Advanced Pathophysiology |
3 |
| |
NGR 5192 |
Pharmacotherapeutics |
3 |
Second Semester
(Spring) |
|
| |
NGR 5110 |
Theoretical Framework for Practice |
3 |
| |
NGR 5810 |
Nursing Research Methods |
3 |
Third Semester
(Summer) |
|
| |
NGR 5770 |
Clinical Leadership I |
2 |
Fourth Semester
(Fall) |
|
| |
HSA 5177 |
Health Care Finance |
3 |
| |
NGR 5001C |
Advanced Health Assessment |
3 |
Fifth Semester
(Spring) |
|
| |
HSA 6198 |
Health Information Technology |
3 |
| |
HSC 6716 |
Health Program Evaluation |
3 |
Sixth Semester
(Summer) |
|
| |
NGR 6970 |
Nursing Project |
3 |
Seventh Semester
(Fall) |
|
| |
HSA 6758 |
Quality Management in Health Care |
3 |
| |
NGR 6772 |
Clinical Leadership II |
2 |
Eighth Semester
(Spring) |
|
| |
NGR 6942C |
Clinical Leadership Residency
(
2hrs seminar, 7 hrs clinical) |
9 |
| |
|
Credit
Hour Total |
43 |
UNF Graduate Catalog
UNF Course Schedules
Frequently Asked Questions
CNL Track FAQs
Contact the School of Nursing
| Office Position |
Staff/Faculty Member |
Email |
Phone |
Nursing Admissions
Coordinator |
Ms. Beth Dibble, Nursing |
bdibble@unf.edu |
904.620.2418 |
Graduate Nursing Director |
Dr. John McDonough
|
jmcdonou@unf.edu |
904.620.2684 |
| Director, School of Nursing |
Dr. Lillia Loriz |
lloriz@unf.edu |
904.620.2684 |
School of Nursing
Brooks College of
Health
