Clinical Nurse Leader

Overview

The Clinical Nurse Leader track at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston provides students the opportunity to become immersed in the theoretical aspects of leadership and apply these theories in the clinical setting to meet the challenges of nursing’s future. 

Learning outcomes

Clinical Nurse Leaders are at the forefront of changing the quality of healthcare within the environment where patients receive their care such as at the bedside in the hospital or in the outpatient setting. The CNL adds value to any health care organization by using evidence-based practice to achieve better outcomes, fiscal strategies to reduce costs, and educational strategies to foster learning with other health professionals.