The University of Toledo

BSN to Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL)

ATTENTION GRADUATE NURSING APPLICANTS: All graduate application materials are submitted through the Nursing Centralized Application Service (NursingCAS) https://portal.nursingcas.org. A supplemental application is also required and can be found at http://apply.utoledo.edu. Program admission cycle information posted at http://www.utoledo.edu//nursing/grad_checklist.html.

The BSN to Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) major is a two year course of study. The program is for BSN prepared nurses who wish to pursue graduate study at the generalist level. The CNL program prepares RN's to focus on improving health care outcomes by providing evidence-based practice and assuming leadership at point-of-care by providing a curriculum that includes didactic and clinical course work, practice immersion, leadership and scholarly activities. The curriculum includes 420 hours for clinical practice and selected laboratory experiences.

Curriculum

Semester I - Spring
Course #	Course Title	Credit
NURS5160	Professional Socialization II	3
NURS5250	Health Science II	3
NURS5670	Pharmacology	3
Semester II - Summer
INDI6000	Introduction to Biostatistical Methods	3
NURS5330	Health Assessment	3
Semester III - Fall
NURS5440	Population Focused Nursing Care (90 clinical hours)	6
NURS6070	Advanced Communication Skills and Group Dynamics (30 lab hours)	3
NURS5910	Advanced Nursing Research	3
Semester IV - Spring
NURS5540	Advanced Practicum in Nursing Systems Design (300 clinical hours)	12
CAPSTONE	Thesis, Comprehensive Exam, or Field Experience	3
Total Semester Credits  42

Students are admitted to the BSN to CNL program Spring Semester only.
Admission Requirements:

Tobe eligible for admission, applicants must have:

1. Baccalaureate in Nursing from a school that is accredited by a nationally recognized body for nursing education accreditation.
2. Overall grade point average of 3.0 in undergraduate coursework. Submission of official transcripts from all academic institutions attended. 
3. Active, unrestricted, unencumbered Ohio RN License.
4. Completion of an undergraduate statistics course recommended.
5. Computer competency that includes word processing skills and ability to communicate electronically.
6. Personal statement describing career goals, future plans for employment, and expectations for graduate study.
7. Current resume or CV, listing active unencumbered Ohio RN license number.
8. Two UT College of Nursing recommendation forms completed by professional sources (Master in Nursing preferred).
9. International Applicants: Graduate Record Examination (General Subject GRE must be taken within the past 5 years) and TOEFL* or IELTS* (must be taken within the past 2 years).
   *Minimum required test scores:  http://www.utoledo.edu/graduate/prospectivestudents/admission/guidelines.html
10.  Interview, if requested. 
11. Admission is competitive.
12. Applicants are required to authorize The University of Toledo to obtain criminal record checks (i.e., BCII and FBI) and are responsible for fingerprinting expenses. Applicants and/or students must declare and document misdemeanor and/or felony offenses that occur prior to admission to the nursing program and/or during program progression. In compliance with Ohio Revised Code 4723-7 convictions will result in denial of admission to the program or dismissal after matriculation.

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