Post-BSN Nurse Educator

39 Credits

Designed for registered nurses who have earned a bachelor of science degree in nursing (BSN). The MSN plan of study requires completion of 39 graduate nursing credit hours. This track provides advanced graduate nursing education for academic and/or clinical practice nurse educator roles. Graduates will be prepared to take the National League for Nursing (NLN) Certified Nurse Educator examination after meeting the eligibility requirements. The MSN provides a foundation for doctoral study.  

 

There are three points of entry to the MSN: Nurse Educator Track, 1) Post-BSN, 2) Post-ADN or Diploma, and 3) Post-ADN or Diploma with a non-nursing baccalaureate degree. 

Core Requirements (12 credits)

NURS 500Health Informatics

3
NURS 501Statistics for Evidence-based Practice

3
NURS 502Nursing Research Design and Methodology

3
NURS 506Christian Philosophical & Ethical Foundations of Advanced Nursing

3

Nurse Educator Track (27 credits)

NURS 520Foundations and Applications of the Nurse Educator Role

3
NURS 521Curriculum in Nursing Education

3
NURS 522Principles of Measurement & Evaluation

3
NURS 530Teaching Methods for Clinical Practice in Nursing Education

6
NURS 531Nurse Educator: Leadership Role Development - Capstone

3

Optional Course

NURS 540Clinical Specialty Practicum Experience

3