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Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) Programs

Master's-level generalist preparation for leading care at the point of care.

Clinical Nurse Leader is a clinical or functional track, not a degree name: it is offered within MSN, DNP or post-master's certificate programs. Schools appear here when they reported graduate awards in this field to IPEDS or when we verified a program with this track.

Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026

Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory / official school websites

Listing does not certify educational quality or guarantee licensure eligibility. Verify details with the school before applying.

24 schools · 1 verified program profile · page 1 of 2

Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected

Verified program profiles (1)

Individual programs whose details we verified on the school's own website, each fact with a source.

Schools (24)

Augusta University campus

Augusta University

PublicUniversityAugusta, GA

Augusta University College of Nursing offers a prelicensure BSN, an entry-level Clinical Nurse Leader MSN, hybrid DNP concentrations and a PhD in Nursing.

5 verified program profiles

BSN, MSN, MSN-CNL, Direct-Entry MSN, Grad Cert-FNP, Grad Cert-PMHNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, BSN-DNP, PhD

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Bushnell University campus

Bushnell University

Private nonprofitUniversityEugene, OR

Bushnell University is a private nonprofit university in Eugene, OR. It reported 47 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-CNL

CCNE: BSN

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Capella University

Private for-profitUniversityMinneapolis, MN

Capella University is a private for-profit university in Minneapolis, MN. It reported 8,953 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-CNL, MSN-Leadership, Grad Cert-CNL, Grad Cert-Leadership, PhD

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies

Private nonprofitUniversityFayette, MO

Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies is a private nonprofit university in Fayette, MO. It reported 99 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-CNL

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Chamberlain University-Illinois

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionAddison, IL

Chamberlain University offers prelicensure BSN education at campuses in Addison, Chicago and Tinley Park, Illinois, plus an online BSN option, an online RN to BSN option and online graduate nursing programs. Degrees earned online are conferred from the Addison main campus.

6 verified program profiles

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: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionLos Angeles, CA

Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Los Angeles, CA. It reported 241 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-CNL, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Curry College campus

Curry College

Private nonprofitFour-year collegeMilton, MA

Curry College is a private nonprofit four-year college in Milton, MA. It reported 147 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-CNL

CCNE: BSN, MSNACEN: ADN (candidate)

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La Salle University campus

La Salle University

Private nonprofitUniversityPhiladelphia, PA

La Salle University is a private nonprofit university in Philadelphia, PA. It reported 262 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-CNL, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP, Doctorate-CRNA

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Mississippi College

Private nonprofitUniversityClinton, MS

Mississippi College is a private nonprofit university in Clinton, MS. It reported 95 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-CNL

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Moravian University

Private nonprofitUniversityBethlehem, PA

Moravian University is a private nonprofit university in Bethlehem, PA. It reported 141 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-CNL, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership

CCNE: BSN, MSN

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Morningside University campus

Morningside University

Private nonprofitUniversitySioux City, IA

Morningside University is a private nonprofit university in Sioux City, IA. It reported 59 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-CNL, MSN-FNP, Doctorate

CCNE: MSN, Post-Master's, BSN, DNPACEN: ADN

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Pacific Lutheran University campus

Pacific Lutheran University

Private nonprofitUniversityTacoma, WA

Pacific Lutheran University is a private nonprofit university in Tacoma, WA. It reported 180 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-CNL, DNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Queens University of Charlotte

Private nonprofitUniversityCharlotte, NC

Queens University of Charlotte is a private nonprofit university in Charlotte, NC. It reported 121 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-Leadership, Post-Master's-CNL

CCNE: BSN, MSN

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Rowan University campus

Rowan University

PublicUniversityGlassboro, NJ

Rowan University is a public university in Glassboro, NJ. It reported 127 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-CNL, Grad Cert, Post-Master's-FNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, Post-Master's

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Sentara College of Health Sciences

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionChesapeake, VA

Sentara College of Health Sciences is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Chesapeake, VA. It reported 100 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-CNL

CCNE: BSN, MSN

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Southern Connecticut State University campus

Southern Connecticut State University

PublicUniversityNew Haven, CT

Southern Connecticut State University is a public university in New Haven, CT. It reported 187 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-CNL, MSN-FNP, Post-Master's-FNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, Post-Master's

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Spring Hill College campus

Spring Hill College

Private nonprofitFour-year collegeMobile, AL

Spring Hill College is a private nonprofit four-year college in Mobile, AL. It reported 23 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-CNL

CCNE: BSN

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The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

PublicSpecialized institutionGalveston, TX

The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston is a public specialized institution in Galveston, TX. It reported 479 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-CNL, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-FNP, PhD

CCNE: MSN, BSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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University of Iowa campus

University of Iowa

PublicUniversityIowa City, IA

University of Iowa is a public university in Iowa City, IA. It reported 310 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-CNL, MSN-Leadership, Post-Master's, PhD, PhD-CRNA, PhD-FNP, PhD-Leadership, PhD-PMHNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus campus

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

PublicUniversityDurham, NH

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is a public university in Durham, NH. It reported 179 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-CNL, MSN-FNP, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP

CCNE: Post-Master's, BSN, DNP

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