Master of Science Nursing – Clinical Nurse Leader Track

A certified CNL is a master’s educated nurse, prepared for practice across the continuum of care within any healthcare setting in today’s changing environment. The CNL evaluates patient outcomes, assesses cohort risk, and has the decision-making authority to change care plans when necessary. Professionals earn this distinction through CNL graduate education, supervised clinical experience, a clinical immersion, and meeting the highest standards of practice of professional nursing care validated by their performance through the CNL certification examination (Clinical Nurse Leader: CNL certification guide, 2016). It is recommended that students have had at least a minimum of two years of work experience in nursing healthcare or a professional practice setting.

The mission of the MC School of Nursing is aligned with the institutional mission to provide excellence in nursing education within a Christian institution, preparing nurse generalists to engage in professional practice in diverse settings and to impact the profession of nursing positively. The MC School of Nursing key verse affirms the faith and learning integration: “May the favour of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us yes, establish the work of our hands.” Psalms 90:17 (NIV)