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
Edith Nourse Rogers STEM ScholarshipU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs |
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award Up to $30,000 |
deadline Varies |
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NCK Tech Kansas Promise ScholarshipNorth Central Kansas Technical College |
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award Up to $20,000 |
deadline Varies |
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Nursing Scholarship - University of JamestownUniversity of Jamestown |
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award $13,000 |
deadline Varies |
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Navy Nurse Candidate ProgramNAVAL MEDICAL MANPOWER, PERSONNEL, TRAINING AND EDUCATION COMMAND |
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award $10,000 |
deadline Varies |
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Helene Fuld Health Trust ScholarshipNew York University, College of Nursing |
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award $10,000 |
deadline Varies |
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Provident Allied Health Undergraduate ScholarshipCook County Health |
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award Up to $10,000 |
deadline May 10, 2024 |
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Healthcare ScholarshipFor A Bright Future Foundation |
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award Up to $10,000 |
deadline May 30, 2024 |
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Richard and Muriel Saunders Family ScholarshipColorado Mesa University |
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award $10,000 |
deadline August 01, 2024 |
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Manhattan Graduate Scholars Program for Partners in HealthcareBinghamton University - State University of New York |
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award $5,250 |
deadline Varies |
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Manhattan Graduate Scholars Program for Binghamton University/SUNY AlumniBinghamton University - State University of New York |
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award $5,250 |
deadline Varies |
Clinical Nurse Leader Related Majors
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
- Medicine
- Pharmacy
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Pre-Nursing Studies
- Physician Associate/Assistant
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
- Dentistry
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Public Health
- Pre-Pharmacy Studies
- Pre-Dentistry Studies
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Dental Assisting/Assistant