Nursing Leadership
Step confidently into your next role as a healthcare leader with the Graduate Certificate in Nursing Leadership. This three-course (9 credit hour) program prepares you to lead across a variety of healthcare settings. You’ll build leadership capabilities grounded in ethical practice and cultural awareness in all aspects of care including working with vulnerable and marginalized populations.
Using an evidence-based approach, you will gain the expertise to:- Explore, define, and develop leadership traits that enhance healthcare quality and safety
- Manage the financial and operational aspects of healthcare organizations
- Lead innovation in healthcare delivery
- Respond to emerging trends and challenges in the healthcare sector
Courses are offered online, through web-based learning, and on campus, giving you the flexibility to balance work, life, and education while continuing to live and work in your community. With access in rural, remote, Northern, and urban settings, the MN program is a flexible and accessible pathway to an advanced education.
Further Opportunities:
The Graduate Certificate in Nursing Leadership also serves as a platform for further academic pursuits in the nursing field, including master's studies. Additionally, certificate courses are transferable into the course-based Master of Nursing program.
Some courses you can take as part of this program include:
NURS 785 - Leadership in Nursing (Required Course)
Facilitates the critical analysis of leadership concepts, functions, and skills in the nursing role. Ongoing integration of theoretical and research principles are stressed.
NURS 775 - Foundations and Theories of Learning
Examines the fundamental theories of learning and development and the role of psychological and educational theory in the design of curriculum, conduct of teaching, and assessment of learning.
NURS 777 - Approaches to Learning and Teaching Innovation in Nursing
Examines approaches to learning and teaching in diverse nursing practice settings. Develop a repertoire of strategies related to planning educational experiences that may include establishing relational contexts for learning, becoming an inclusive educator, understanding feedback, measuring learning outcomes, and incorporating technology.
NURS 786 - Leading in Rural and Remote Communities
Focuses on health issues of rural and remote communities. The students will examine and analyze theories, concepts, research, and nursing practice knowledge. Students will be challenged to develop a deeper understanding of rural and remote communities' unique health challenges and experiences and the key issues related to applying the principles of primary healthcare and interprofessional practice in rural and remote populations.
AGIN 816 - Aging, Society and Human Service Work
This course considers social work practice, research, education and policy with seniors in the community and in institutions. The focus of the course will be the role of the social work perspective in each of these professional activities with seniors.
JSGS 829 - Decision Making and Leadership in Healthcare Organizations
This course will cover leadership theory and practice, with a focus on effective leadership in the public sector and ethical decision-making. It will address decision-making models relevant to the health sector, including emerging philosophies (e.g., LEAN).
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Why Study Nursing Leadership at the University of Regina?
Expert Faculty
You’ll have the opportunity to work with faculty members who have received national and international recognition. All are PhD-prepared Registered Nurses, bringing advanced academic knowledge, research expertise, and real-world nursing experience to the classroom. You’ll benefit from their mentorship and deep understanding of the nursing profession.Flexibility
Complete the program as a full or part-time student, starting in any term—Fall (September), Winter (January), or Spring (May). You can finish the certificate in as little as one year or take up to four years, depending on your schedule. Courses are available in a variety of formats, including online, blended, and on-campus, giving you the freedom to choose what works best for you.Pathway to a Master’s Degree
Courses from the Graduate Certificate in Nursing Leadership can be transferred into the Master of Nursing program, giving you a head start on your graduate degree if you choose to continue your studies.Advance your career
Build the confidence and credentials to move into leadership roles in healthcare. Whether you're aiming to lead teams, manage programs, or influence policy, this certificate will help you take the next step in your nursing career.Graduate Certificate in Nursing Leadership Frequently Asked Questions
The admission standards for a Master’s Certificate are the same as those for a Master’s Degree. See Graduate Studies and Research Eligibility Requirements. Applications are accepted from Registered Nurses (RN), Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN), and Licensed/Registered Practical Nurses (LPN/RPN) with any baccalaureate degree.
You will apply to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research. Visit their step-by-step Application Guide for information.
Please note that international students may not be eligible for Master’s Certificate programs because of Visa and Study Permit regulations.
Scholarships and Awards:
- Graduate students are encouraged to explore available scholarships and funding options.
Financial aid:
- Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and designated protected persons may qualify for Canada Student Financial Aid, which provides loans and grants to help cover education costs.
Tuition fees vary depending on whether you are a domestic or international student. To see the cost per credit hour for the Faculty of Graduate Studies, visit the Tuition and Fee Schedule.
This certificate program consists of 9 credit hours (3 courses).
What Can You Do with a Graduate Certificate in Nursing Leadership?
- Lead teams and programs
- Manage operations and budgets
- Improve quality and safety
- Drive innovation and change
- Influence policy and decisions
Required Courses
| NURS 785 |
Leadership in Nursing |
| Choose one of: NURS 700 NURS 701 NURS 702 NURS 703 NURS 775 NURS 777 NURS 778 NURS 786 NURS 787 NURS 788 NURS 804 NURS 815 NURS 820 |
Theoretical And Philosophical Foundations of Nursing Qualitative Research Methods Quantitative Research Methods Working with Vulnerable Population Foundations and Theories of Learning Approaches to Learning and Teaching Innovation in Nursing Curriculum Development and Evaluation Process in Nursing Leading in Rural and Remote Communities Leadership and Managing Change in Healthcare Leadership in Nursing and Health Global Health Health Care Ethics Patterns of Health and Illness in Older Adults |
| Choose one of: EAHR 810 EC&I 804 EC&I 834 ED 817 AGIN 803 AGIN 816 JSGS 823 JSGS 824 JSGS 826 JSGS 829 JSGS 887 |
Program Design and Planning Curriculum Development Designing for Online and Blended Learning Research Methods with Indigenous Peoples End-of-Life Issues for Human Service Workers Aging, Society and Human Service Work Health Promotion Health Program Planning and Evaluation Human Resources Management in Healthcare Decision Making and Leadership in Healthcare Organizations Clinical Terminologies and Classification Systems |
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