Nursing Administration, Advanced, Certification
This is a paper-and-pencil exam
Application and Pricing (PDF: 368KB)
Description of Practice
The nurse executive is prepared at the graduate level, is responsible for managing organized nursing services, and is accountable for the environment in which clinical nursing is practiced. This individual collaborates with other health care organization executives to make decisions about health care services and organizational priorities. Nurse executives ensure that standards of nursing practice are established and implemented, and are consistent with standards of professional organizations and regulatory agencies. Their major objectives are the evaluation of care delivery models and of services provided to individuals and aggregates, and also to foster a climate for practice that enhances productivity, job satisfaction, and professional development.
Eligibility Criteria
- Hold a current, active unrestricted RN license within a state or territory of the United States or the professional, legally recognized equivalent in another country.
- Hold a master’s or higher degree in nursing, or hold a bachelor’s degree in nursing and a master’s in another field.
- Held an administrative position at the nurse executive level, OR a faculty position teaching graduate students executive level nursing administration, for at least 24 months full time equivalent in the last five years.
- Have completed 30 hours of continuing education in nursing administration within the last three years. This requirement is waived if you have a master’s degree in nursing administration.
All requirements must be completed prior to application for the examination.
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