Post Master’s Certificate in Nursing Leadership - On Teach Out Starting Summer 2026

As of the Summer 2026 semester, the Post Master's Certificate in Nursing Leadership is no longer accepting new students.  Current students have been placed on a structured teach-out plan until they have finished their degree requirements at Mercy College.

Mercy College of Ohio offers a Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing Leadership, consisting of four specialty courses in nursing leadership (12 credit hours) that will prepare master’s educated nurses to be leaders across healthcare settings and in leadership roles. Coursework focuses on the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) Nurse Leader Core Competencies.

Admission Requirements

As of the Summer 2026 semester this program is no longer accepting new students.

Certificate in Nursing Leadership Courses

Complete all of the following:

NUR 535Leadership and Strategic Management for Advanced Nursing Roles

3

NUR 540Systems-Based Practice for Nurse Leaders

3

NUR 545Strategic Management of Human Resources

3

NUR 555Financial Management in Healthcare

3

Total Credit Hours:12