A master’s degree in nursing from an accredited program
A current non-restricted license to practice as a registered nurse (RN) in North Carolina or an NCSBN compact state. Individual advisement will be necessary for licensure regulations for online out-of-state students.
A personal statement describing the applicant’s interest in graduate study, career goals, and the certificate’s relationship to those goals.
Three professional references with one reference from an individual who is knowledgeable of the applicant’s nursing practice
One year clinical experience as an RN
A personal interview with a member of the graduate faculty
*If less than two years leadership experience in the focus area NURS 6977 will be required. **If less than 2 years of financial experience NURS 6987 will be required.