Master in Clinical Nurse Leader

The Clinical Nurse Leader concentration strengthens healthcare delivery by teaching the advanced knowledge and skills needed to provide comprehensive, across-the-life-span nursing services to individuals, families, and groups. The online MS-CNL concentration prepares nurse leaders as Advanced Education Nurse Generalists who design, promote, manage and coordinate health promotion, risk reduction, disease prevention, and illness management services to individuals and clinical populations.

The CNL role applies research-based information and efficient and cost-effective use of resources to improve clinical and environmental care outcomes and influence change in health care organizations. Upon completing the program, the graduate is prepared to lead health care teams in a broad range of clinical settings to meet the demands of a complex care delivery system.

The College of Nursing at the University of Massachusetts Amherst prepares students at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels to practice in a wide variety of healthcare settings. It develops nursing leaders and researchers to educate future generations.

Our faculty members draw on their advanced clinical skills and innovative research in their teaching. Students are prepared for their careers by using state-of-the-art technology and techniques. Whether you are looking to begin your career, change professions, or advance in the nursing field, UMass Amherst Nursing will provide you with the skills and education necessary for success.