Post-Acute Nursing Administration Certificate

Program Prerequisite: Applicants must possess current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) and an associate degree to be accepted into the certificate program.
Grade Requirements: To receive a Post-Acute Nursing Administration Certificate the student must complete all courses in the certificate program with a grade of “C” or higher (a grade of “C-” is not acceptable).
Credit Hour Requirements: 16 credit hours as specified below (a minimum of 10 semester credit hours must be completed in residence at Weber State University).

Program Description

The Post-Acute Nursing Administration Certificate program is a joint program offered by the Health Administrative Services department and the School of Nursing. This certificate program provides essential management training to registered nurses (RNs) currently working in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, home health and hospice agencies, and other post-acute care settings.

Course Requirements for Certificate

Courses Required (16 credit hours)

HAS 3240 - Human Resource Development in Health Care Credits: (3)
HAS 3750 - Health Care Financial Administration Credits: (3)
HAS 4520 - Long-Term Care Administration Credits: (2)
HAS 4800 - Individual Study Credits: (1-3)
NRSG 4500 - Nursing Management and Leadership Credits: (3)
NRSG 4600 - Communication, Collaboration, and Information Management in Healthcare Credits: (3)