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

Capella University

Four or more years; Private for profit; $14,148 average out-state tuition; $14,148 average in-state tuition

University of San Diego

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $52,120 average out-state tuition; $52,120 average in-state tuition

Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $13,656 average out-state tuition; $13,656 average in-state tuition

University of Toledo

Four or more years; Public; $18,388 average out-state tuition; $9,028 average in-state tuition

Rowan University

Four or more years; Public; $19,334 average out-state tuition; $10,302 average in-state tuition

Pacific Lutheran University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $46,816 average out-state tuition; $46,816 average in-state tuition

Xavier University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $42,230 average out-state tuition; $42,230 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

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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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Nursing Scholarship - University of Jamestown

University of Jamestown

$13,000 Varies See Details
 

Nursing Scholarship - University of Jamestown

University of Jamestown

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$13,000

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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

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$10,000

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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

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$10,000

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Provident Allied Health Undergraduate Scholarship

Cook County Health

Up to $10,000 May 10, 2024 See Details
 

Provident Allied Health Undergraduate Scholarship

Cook County Health

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Up to $10,000

deadline

May 10, 2024
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Healthcare Scholarship

For A Bright Future Foundation

Up to $10,000 May 30, 2024 See Details
 

Healthcare Scholarship

For A Bright Future Foundation

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Up to $10,000

deadline

May 30, 2024
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Richard and Muriel Saunders Family Scholarship

Colorado Mesa University

$10,000 August 01, 2024 See Details
 

Richard and Muriel Saunders Family Scholarship

Colorado Mesa University

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$10,000

deadline

August 01, 2024
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Manhattan Graduate Scholars Program for Partners in Healthcare

Binghamton University - State University of New York

$5,250 Varies See Details
 

Manhattan Graduate Scholars Program for Partners in Healthcare

Binghamton University - State University of New York

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$5,250

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Manhattan Graduate Scholars Program for Binghamton University/SUNY Alumni

Binghamton University - State University of New York

$5,250 Varies See Details
 

Manhattan Graduate Scholars Program for Binghamton University/SUNY Alumni

Binghamton University - State University of New York

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$5,250

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