Nurse Educator-This concentration is designed to prepare practicing nurses to assume roles as educators in baccalaureate and associate degree nursing programs, staff development programs, continuing education programs, and community health education programs. After a minimum of two years of full-time employment in an academic faculty role, graduates are eligible to take the NLN nurse educator certification examination.

Requirements for a Master of Science in Nursing

Professional Core Courses: 15 Sem. Hrs.

NUR 5000. Advanced Nursing Concepts in Theory and Practice (3 credits)
NUR 5010. Research Methods for Evidence-Based Practice (3 credits)
NUR 5020. Advanced Pathophysiology (3 credits)
NUR 5030. Advanced Concepts of Pharmacology in Nursing (3 credits)
NUR 5040. Advanced Health Assessment and Clinical Decision Making (3 credits)

Advanced Practice Area Courses: 24 Sem. Hrs.

Nurse Educator Concentration:

NUR 5300. Educating Diverse Populations (3 credits)
NUR 5310. Curriculum Theory and Design in Nursing Education (3 credits)
NUR 5320. Classroom Teaching and Integration of Technology (3 credits)
NUR 5330. Clinical Teaching Strategies for Nurse Educators (3 credits)
NUR 5340. Measurement and Evaluation in Nursing Education (3 credits)
NUR 5350. Nurse Educator Capstone Practicum (6 credits)
NUR 5360. Master’s Nurse Educator Research or Action Project (3 credits)

Program Total: 39 Sem. Hrs.

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