Certificates Clinical Nurse Leader Programs
Master's-level generalist preparation for leading care at the point of care. This page lists Certificates programs with a clinical nurse leader track and schools that reported Certificates-level awards in that field to IPEDS.
A specialty track prepares students for a national certification exam; eligibility is set by the certifying body and the school. See the CNL hub for every degree level.
Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026
Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory
Listing does not certify educational quality or guarantee licensure eligibility. Verify details with the school before applying.
Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Schools (3)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capella University | Minneapolis, MN | Private for-profit | BSN, MSN, MSN-CNL, MSN-Leadership, Grad Cert-CNL, Grad Cert-Leadership, PhD | CCNE |
| Chamberlain University-Illinois | Addison, IL | Private for-profit | BSN, RN-BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-CNL, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP, MSN-DNP | CCNE |
| Queens University of Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN-Leadership, Post-Master's-CNL | CCNE |