About the Master of Science in Nursing Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) Program
Entry into Professional Nursing Practice
The Master of Science in Nursing CNL program at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center prepares students for initial licensure as registered nurses and certification as a CNL. As the first professional degree in nursing, it also provides the foundation for preparation at the doctoral level for advanced practice nursing.
You can apply for the Master’s Entry CNL program with an undergraduate degree in any non-nursing field. Through an accelerated 2-year program, you will be eligible to sit for the registered nurse licensure examination and national certification as Clinical Nurse Leaders upon graduation.
As a Clinical Nurse Leader, you will have an in-depth understanding of front-line care systems that promote safety, error reduction and quality improvement in the direct care of patients with complex health problems.
BSN - MSN CNL
The BSN - MSN CNL program at the UTHSC prepares nurses as advanced generalists focused on enhancing care delivery, improving patient safety, and ensuring high quality outcomes. The curriculum provides nurses with a foundation to improve patient and institutional outcomes through lateral integration at the point of care, evidence-based practice, and outcomes based decision-making. As a Clinical Nurse Leader, you will have an in-depth understanding of front-line care systems that promote safety, error reduction and quality improvement in the direct care of patients with complex health problems.
You can apply for the MSN CNL program with a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Through a 1-year full-time or 2-year part-time program, you will graduate with a MSN degree and be eligible to sit for national certification as a Clinical Nurse Leader.
Program Inquiries
901-448-6125
Justin Casey
Student Affairs – Coordinator
jcasey4@utmem.edu
Janet Wood
Student Affairs - Coordinator
jwood26@utmem.edu
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Student Affairs – Administrative Assistant
rgermain@utmem.edu
Admission Contacts
UTHSC Admissions Office
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UTHSC Financial Aid Office
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Contact Information
UTHSC College of Nursing
877 Madison Avenue
Memphis, Tennessee 38163
901-448-6128
Fax: 901-448-4121
Toll Free: 800-733-2498
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