Explore Our Graduate Certificate in Population Health Nursing
Âé¶¹Éç’s online graduate certificate in Population Health Nursing allows registered nurses with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) to expand their knowledge and practice in the growing fields of public health and population-based healthcare coordination.
Among the challenges facing the U.S. healthcare system is the need for expert care coordination by knowledgeable providers well acquainted with the complexities of healthcare delivery systems, insurance policies, and the varied needs of their patients. Population Health Nurses can help fill this need.
By taking a broad look at health outcomes, Population Health Nurses investigate the factors that influence the health of an entire population and empower communities to achieve positive outcomes.
Earn Your Population Health Nursing Certificate Online
The coursework for the 15-credit hour Population Health Nursing Certificate can be completed entirely online. Visit our to learn more about the certificate curriculum. Credits you earn through this program may be applied to the Master’s in Nursing.
Admissions
- Completion of a bachelor’s degree in nursing from a regionally accredited institution.
- Current registered nurse’s license in good standing.
- Official college transcripts from all previous academic work. If the transcripts are from an institution located outside of the United States, students must submit an official course-by-course transcript evaluation from an organization that is a current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). A member list is available on the .
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in past academic work.
- Personal statement.
- One Professional Letter of Recommendation from a current or past supervisor: Recommendation Form
- Resume of professional experience.
Courses
Students must complete the following courses:
- NURS 547 Global Health Care Perspectives
- NURS 610 Advanced Pathophysiology and Pharmacology
- NURS 670 Communication and Conflict Resolution
- NURS 672 Population-Based Care: Vulnerable Populations
- NURS 674 Professional/Legal Issues in Population-Based Care
Nursing Degrees and Certificates
Master’s Degrees
Nursing with concentrations in:
- Forensic Nursing
- Nursing Education
- Nursing Leadership/Management
- Population Health Nursing
Certificate Programs
Stevenson offers 15-credit, online nursing graduate certificates in: