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
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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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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NEXT for Autism FellowshipNEXT for Autism, Inc. |
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award Up to $10,000 |
deadline June 12, 2023 |
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Richard and Muriel Saunders Family ScholarshipColorado Mesa University |
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award $10,000 |
deadline August 01, 2023 |
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Kaiser Permanente Health Equity ScholarshipUNCF, Inc |
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award Up to $5,000 |
deadline June 14, 2023 |
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Panacea Financial Medical School ScholarshipPanacea Financial |
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award $5,000 |
deadline June 30, 2023 |
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NurseThink/AACN ScholarshipAmerican Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) |
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award $5,000 |
deadline July 15, 2023 |
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HFA Eric Delson Memorial ScholarshipHemophilia Federation of America |
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award $5,000 |
deadline August 01, 2023 |
Clinical Nurse Leader Related Majors
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- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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- Dentistry
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- Public Health
- Pre-Pharmacy Studies
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