Oakland offers the only online masters in nursing program for clinical nurse leaders in the state of Michigan. A part-time online program that’s designed for working nurses, our clinical nurse leader MSN qualifies you for supervisory roles that expand your decision-making authority and raise your earning potential. You’ll get advanced hands-on training in our clinical nurse leader program, pairing online coursework with on-site clinical instruction. The CNL degree equips you to implement evidence-based practice at the point of care, collaborate on interdisciplinary teams, and maximize your impact on patient outcomes. Upon completing the online masters in nursing program for clinical nurse leaders, you’ll be eligible to take the CNL certification exam.
Oakland offers the only online masters in nursing program for clinical nurse leaders in the state of Michigan. A part-time online program that’s designed for working nurses, our clinical nurse leader MSN qualifies you for supervisory roles that expand your decision-making authority and raise your earning potential. You’ll get advanced hands-on training in our clinical nurse leader program, pairing online coursework with on-site clinical instruction. The CNL degree equips you to implement evidence-based practice at the point of care, collaborate on interdisciplinary teams, and maximize your impact on patient outcomes. Upon completing the online masters in nursing program for clinical nurse leaders, you’ll be eligible to take the CNL certification exam.
As the only online CNL masters program in Michigan—and one of the few online CNL programs nationwide—this degree lets you balance full-time employment with career-building education.
Clinical nurse leaders are in increasing demand across the U.S. health care system. As generalist practitioners, clinical nurse leaders can work across disciplinary boundaries and improve care in multiple clinical settings. Accordingly, the clinical nurse leader masters degree is an extremely marketable credential. You’ll be qualified for jobs in a broad range of settings, including:
Oakland’s online MSN degree in clinical nurse leadership is an 18-month, part-time program that combines online coursework with in-person clinical instruction. It consists of 36 total credits, including 19 credits in specialized clinical nurse leader subjects. Online courses address topics such as:
The program includes a minimum of 500 hours of practicum experience, along with a student-designed, evidence-based quality improvement project. Upon completion of the online CNL program, you’ll be eligible to sit for CNL certification.
Not sure if the CNL masters degree is right for you? Check out these other graduate programs at Oakland, and contact our admissions team to discuss your options.