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"I can't say enough about the program — it was an excellent and useful administrative tool."
"… helped me to prepare for and pass the certification exam …"
"… very approachable and knowledgeable speakers …"

Continuing Education, Role Excellence

The Continuing Education in Nursing and Health Care Program has developed creative, targeted and highly successful certificate programs for clinicians, researchers, educators, managers and executives. Check the Calendar for more Continuing Education opportunities or Register Now!

Role Excellence: The Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing Administration
Core Courses Fall 2008 - Electives Spring 2009

This highly successful, exclusive program, now in its 24th year, is practical and specific to the needs of nursing administrators and nursing managers holding an earned master's degree. Meticulously planned and continually updated, it will add critical skills and meaningful insights in the areas of … more

Introduction to Clinical Research
October 25 - November 22, 2008

This newly developed course offers an overview of the pharmaceutical research world … an opportunity to explore the multiple responsibilities of clinical research coordinators (CRCs) and clinical research associates (CRAs). In the rapidly growing field of pharmaceutical research there are many opportunities … more

Nurse Manager Certificate Course
February 20 - June 4, 2008

Would you like to expand your management abilities? Is it difficult to find time for professional development topics relating to your job? Attend a series of courses that will build management skills for clinical and unit manager. This program focuses on core concepts … more


I want to thank you for, without a doubt, the overall best management course I have ever experienced and believe me I have participated in quite a few in my 15 years in management! Your nursing and professional experiences allow you to honestly speak on the positives and negatives of management, what will work in the real world and what just works on paper...I have recommended this course to my peers and hope that they take advantage of the opportunity."

Mary Canan, BSN, RN
Nurse Manager, Telemetry/Respiratory Unit
Lankenau Hospital, Wynnewood, PA