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As a Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL), you’ll have the important clinical decision-making skills necessary to excel as nurse while also having the leadership skills required to thrive in any health care setting.
The program is an accelerated nursing program for individuals with a bachelor’s degree or higher in a non-nursing field. After completion of the program, students are prepared to take the registered nurse licensure exam.
By choosing to earn your CNL degree at Augusta University’s College of Nursing, you’ll be studying in one of U.S. News and World Report’s Top 100 Master of Science in Nursing programs in the nation.
Clinical Nurse Leader is for you if you consider yourself
A Calling
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Students in Augusta University’s Master of Science in Nursing with a major in Clinical Nurse Leader program will complete 60 credit hours of coursework and 1,020 clinical hours.
After successfully completing the 18-month program, students are prepared to take the NCLEX licensure examination for Registered Nurses and the CNL Certification exam offered by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.
Curriculum | Admissions Criteria | Tuition and Fees | Application Deadlines
Experience-based Education
The clinical hours required by the degree provide real-world experience in clinical decision making and nursing knowledge
Community partnerships like the Costa-Layman Health Fair and Healthy Grandparents Program give students the opportunity to participate in health-oriented community service.
The Interdisciplinary Simulation Center simulates a variety of health care environments to provide realistic training experiences.
As one of U.S. News and World Report’s Top 100 MSN programs in the nation, Augusta University’s CNL program has an established reputation for excellence.
In addition to campus-wide scholarships, students may be eligible for one of the scholarships reserved for College of Nursing students.
Augusta University’s nursing faculty are committed to providing innovative nursing education that promotes health, healing and well-being in any health care setting.
Since becoming the state’s first nationally-accredited baccalaureate nursing program in 1943, the College of Nursing has graduated nearly 20,000 nurses.
Your Future
A Master's in Nursing with a Clinical Nurse Leader specialization positions you for a rewarding career with excellent growth potential and the chance to make a significant impact on patient care. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a much faster than average growth rate of 40% for CNLs between 2021 and 2031.
GPA: Overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale at the Baccalaureate level calculated on all undergraduate work, with a 3.0 or higher for all math and science courses.
Degree Requirement: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university.
Transcripts: Official transcripts are required from all universities and colleges ever attended. Unofficial transcripts from US colleges and universities can be used in the admissions review process in lieu of official transcripts for this program.
Standardized Test Requirements: If applicable, TOEFL score of 550 paper-based, 213 computed-based or 79 internet-based.
Letters of Recommendation: Recommendations from three individuals must be submitted through the application portal.
Resume: Applicants must submit a resume or curriculum vitae within the application portal.
Writing Sample: An essay addressing experience and autobiographical information must be submitted within the application portal.
International Students: Please review the verification process for international transcripts and the english proficiency requirement.
$6,150*
Estimated total
Full-time / In-State / Per Semester
$513
Tuition Per Hour
$675
Mandatory Fees
*Tuition & Fees listed here are for in-state students enrolling in the university for Fall 2024 semester.
Detailed Program Tuition InformationEarly submission of all application materials is strongly advised.
All required application materials and documents must be received in order for an application to be considered complete and before an admission decision can be made. The program does not accept applications after the application deadline; however, the program will continue to accept application materials up to 2 weeks after the application deadline.
The Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) Form I-20 for F-1 student status or Form DS-2019 for Exchange Visitor (J-1) Status cannot be issued by Augusta University for enrollment in this program per U.S. immigration regulations. Questions? Please email International & Postdoctoral Services Office.
Learning Like No Other
Recognized as a Top CNL program by U.S. News and World Report, your CNL degree will get you noticed when you’re ready to start your career.
With over $125,000 in scholarships awarded to College of Nursing students each year, your education is more accessible than ever.
A state-of-the-art simulation center provides important field experience before you go out into the field.
"I feel very blessed to be recognized for these efforts, especially when there are so many at this University who are doing such great things."
"She will always remain a giant to me as a role model for nursing," said Jeannette Andrews, PhD.
“I am grateful for this honor and ready to begin, as it is indeed privilege to be asked to serve our nationally recognized faculty and our incredible student body."
“I appreciate the patient care aspect of nursing and just being there for people whenever they are experiencing vulnerable times," said Stephanie Felonta.