Coordinator: Madeline F. Mattern, MS.; CR.N.P Outreach Coordinator
204 East Health & Human Development Building
University Park, PA 16802
(814) 865-8469
E-mail: mfm107@psu.edu
The Nursing Management Certificate Program includes a series of four 3-credit courses designed to enhance the career opportunities for currently licensed RNs who are working in nursing. This program is designed for registered nurses who have, or aspire to hold, entry level nurse manager positions.
The program will enrich participants' knowledge of basic health care organizations and administration; collection, analysis, and management of nursing data; concepts and techniques for managing nursing personnel; and concepts and techniques for enhancing nursing managerial behaviors. The program and clinical practice in nursing management will help prepare individuals to sit for the American Nursing Administration Certification Examinations.
Registered Nurse Licensure
Students may take one or more courses in this series without an obligation to complete the entire program. Courses are offered through Penn State World Campus as well as Resident Instruction.
Content areas that comprise the Nurse Management Certificate Program are:
Nurses who complete the Nursing Management Certificate Program will enhance their career options within health care organizations. This program is designed to prepare registered nurses for positions such as head nurse or clinical coordinator.