Overview

The Nurse Leadership program at Western Carolina University prepares nurses for the role of nurse leader with a focus on culturally and linguistically appropriate services.

Key facts

The Nurse Leadership concentration is a 40 to 41-semester hour (depending on thesis option) program combining online and in-person practicum courses.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cultural Competence in Nursing Leadership
Outcomes Measurement in Nursing Leadership
Healthcare Systems Management in Nursing Leadership
Financial Management in Nursing Leadership
Legal and Health Policy Aspects of Nursing Leadership
Communication and Leadership in Nursing

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

40 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Cullowhee, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

BSN from a regionally accredited college or university and nationally accredited nursing program
Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on 4.0 scale on the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework
Statistics course, undergraduate or graduate level
Nursing research course, undergraduate
Registered nurse eligible for licensure to practice in the state in which the student intends to practice
Minimum of one year of clinical experience as a registered nurse within the last five years
Three professional references: one must be from current or recent immediate supervisor
Submit a resume and professional statement with the online Graduate School application

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21442 USD / year

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Out-of-State

21442 USD / year

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In-State

10724 USD / year

≈ 10724 USD / year

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