Western Kentucky University
School of Nursing
Post-Master of Science in Nursing
Nurse Administrator Certificate
The Nurse Administrator Certificate is designed for MSN prepared nurses currently practicing
in nursing management or interested in a future career change to this specialty. The curriculum is designed to enhance nursing administration and leadership skills in a variety of health
care settings. MSN students in other nursing specialties may enroll in this certificate. All of
the required courses comprise the nurse administrator specialty core curriculum. Specific
support courses in the categories listed are selected by the student and approved by the
nursing advisor.
Program Requirements (19 hours)
NURS 508 Advanced Issues in Professional Nursing
NURS 528 Leadership & Management in Nursing Administration
NURS 530 Nursing Administration Practicum (Internship)
Business Management/Finance Support Course
Organizational Theory/Health Care System Support Course
Human Resource Management Support Course
Health Care Ethics/Law Support Course
Total Hours
1 hour
3 hours
3 hours
3 hours
3 hours
3 hours
3 hours
19 hours
Contact Donna Blackburn by email (donna.blackburn@wku.edu) or phone( 270-745-3579)
for further information.