Clinical Nurse Leader

Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) is a relatively new nursing role that was developed in the United States to prepare highly skilled nurses focused on the improvement of quality and safety outcomes for patients or patient populations. The CNL is a registered nurse, with a Master of Science in Nursing who has completed advanced nursing coursework, including classes in pathophysiology, clinical assessment, finance management, epidemiology, healthcare systems leadership, clinical informatics, and pharmacology. CNLs are healthcare systems specialists that oversee patient care coordination, assess health risks, develop quality improvement strategies, facilitate team communication, and implement evidence-based solutions at the unit (microsystem) level. CNLs often work with clinical nurse specialists to help plan and coordinate complex patient care.

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Matching Clinical Nurse Leader Colleges

Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $12,199 average out-state tuition; $12,199 average in-state tuition

University of San Diego

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $47,100 average out-state tuition; $47,100 average in-state tuition

Texas Christian University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $44,670 average out-state tuition; $44,670 average in-state tuition

Touro University California

Four or more years; Private not for profit

University of Toledo

Four or more years; Public; $17,390 average out-state tuition; $8,052 average in-state tuition

Xavier University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $37,000 average out-state tuition; $37,000 average in-state tuition

Curry College

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $36,780 average out-state tuition; $36,780 average in-state tuition

Scholarships for Clinical Nurse Leader Majors

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Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Up to $30,000 Varies See Details
 

Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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Up to $30,000

deadline

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NCK Tech Kansas Promise Scholarship

North Central Kansas Technical College

Up to $20,000 Varies See Details
 

NCK Tech Kansas Promise Scholarship

North Central Kansas Technical College

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Up to $20,000

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Navy Nurse Candidate Program

NAVAL MEDICAL MANPOWER, PERSONNEL, TRAINING AND EDUCATION COMMAND

$10,000 Varies See Details
 

Navy Nurse Candidate Program

NAVAL MEDICAL MANPOWER, PERSONNEL, TRAINING AND EDUCATION COMMAND

award

$10,000

deadline

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Helene Fuld Health Trust Scholarship

New York University, College of Nursing

$10,000 Varies See Details
 

Helene Fuld Health Trust Scholarship

New York University, College of Nursing

award

$10,000

deadline

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NEXT for Autism Fellowship

NEXT for Autism, Inc.

Up to $10,000 June 12, 2023 See Details
 

NEXT for Autism Fellowship

NEXT for Autism, Inc.

award

Up to $10,000

deadline

June 12, 2023
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Richard and Muriel Saunders Family Scholarship

Colorado Mesa University

$10,000 August 01, 2023 See Details
 

Richard and Muriel Saunders Family Scholarship

Colorado Mesa University

award

$10,000

deadline

August 01, 2023
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Kaiser Permanente Health Equity Scholarship

UNCF, Inc

Up to $5,000 June 14, 2023 See Details
 

Kaiser Permanente Health Equity Scholarship

UNCF, Inc

award

Up to $5,000

deadline

June 14, 2023
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Panacea Financial Medical School Scholarship

Panacea Financial

$5,000 June 30, 2023 See Details
 

Panacea Financial Medical School Scholarship

Panacea Financial

award

$5,000

deadline

June 30, 2023
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NurseThink/AACN Scholarship

American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)

$5,000 July 15, 2023 See Details
 

NurseThink/AACN Scholarship

American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)

award

$5,000

deadline

July 15, 2023
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HFA Eric Delson Memorial Scholarship

Hemophilia Federation of America

$5,000 August 01, 2023 See Details
 

HFA Eric Delson Memorial Scholarship

Hemophilia Federation of America

award

$5,000

deadline

August 01, 2023
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