4 Ways to Attend

1. In-Person Classroom Option

Cleveland Clinic Administrative Campus (CCAC)
Building 4, 4th Floor, Room 403
4175 Science Park Dr.
Beachwood, OH 44122

2. Teleconference Virtual Classroom Location Option A

Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital
Atwood Frasche Room
1 Akron General Ave.
Akron, OH 44307

3. Teleconference Virtual Classroom Location Option B

Cleveland Clinic Florida
Krupa Building, WNA1_105
3250 Meridian Parkway
Weston, FL 33331

4. Home Viewing Option

A Microsoft Teams invite will be sent within 2 days of the seminar start date to the email you provide during registration.

Course Description

The nurse executive-advanced and nurse executive board certification examinations are competency-based assessments to validate knowledge related to the art and science of nursing leadership. Nurse executives taking this course will learn about operational structures and processes that support nursing excellence, exemplary professional practice, transformational leadership, knowledge management and the development of new knowledge and innovations. This course will not only prepare the nurse executive for a successful examination, but will also enable them to be a stronger nurse leader within their organization. 

Eligibility

Who is eligible to take this exam? All requirements must be completed prior to application for this examination.

Nurse Executive, Basic Exam

• Hold a current, active RN license in a state or territory of the United States or the professional, legally recognized equivalent in another country.
• Hold a baccalaureate or higher degree in nursing.
• Hold at least 2,000 hours of experience in a leadership, management or administrative role with a primary responsibility for the daily operations and outcomes of one (1) or more unit(s)/departments within the last three years.
• Completed 30 hours of continuing education in nursing administration within the last three years. This requirement is waived if you have a master’s degree in nursing administration. 

Nurse Executive, Advanced Exam

• Hold a current, active RN license in a state or territory of the United States or the professional, legally recognized equivalent in another country.
• Hold a master’s or higher degree in nursing or hold a bachelor's degree in nursing and a master’s in another field.
• Hold at least 2,000 hours of experience in a leadership, management or administrative position, with primary responsibility for organization-wide or system-wide operations and outcomes, that include nursing within the last three years.
• Have completed 30 hours of continuing education in nursing administration within the last three years. This  requirement is waived if you have a master’s degree in nursing administration. 

Program Learning Outcomes

This program prepares the learner to:

• Apply principles of transformational leadership to advance the practice of nursing and achieve clinical and  operational excellence within their organization.
• Identify strengths and areas of opportunity in preparing for board certification as a nurse executive.
• Develop a test plan strategy based on the review course and examination content outline to ensure success on the nurse executive examination.

Tuition Breakdown

Please refer to the table below to determine your registration category.