CNL programs for current RN's

[llg, PhD, RN]

I am looking to make a list of schools offering MSN's in the Clinical Nurse Leader) CNL role -- for people who are already nurses, not as entry-level degrees. I'm particularly interested in online programs, but would like to know about brick and mortar opportunities as well.

A lot of people ask me for advice about graduate school and I'd like to be able to point them in the direction of some possible schools to explore. As none of the schools in my area have CNL programs, I don't have local experts to consult.

So ... if you are a CNL or know of a good school where a nurse can become a CNL, please post here and tell me a little about the program and/or what type of job you hope to get (or have already gotten) after graduation. I have read all the information on the AACN website. Now I want to hear from some people who have actual experience with the role and with schools who offer the program.

Thanks.

llg

[ChristineN, BSN, RN]

I am in a brick and mortar CNL tract at LaSalle University in Philadelphia. This program is only for those that are already nurses.

[llg, PhD, RN]

Thanks, Christine. Good luck with your studies.

llg

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

Adult-Gerontology CNS program, Grand Canyon University (online) Master of Science in Nursing: Clinical Nurse Specialist with an Emphasis in Adult-Gerontology | Grand Canyon University

[llg, PhD, RN]

Thanks, Commuter ... but I am looking at Clinical Nurse Leader programs, not Clinical Nurse Specialist programs.

llg

[APRN., DNP, RN, APRN, NP]

Touro University, California has a CNL program as does University of San Francisco.