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.