Nurse Educator Curriculum

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The Nurse Educator program is an intensive Master of Science in Nursing degree designed for completion in one year. The curriculum is built on theory and skills acquired in the Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. The purpose is to prepare nurses to become nurse educators and accomplish their career goals in academic, practice and service settings. The program utilizes adult learning theory: course content is presented in relation to nursing and education theory, curriculum development, critical thinking, leadership and nurse educator roles, and traditional and online teaching strategies in nursing.

First Year Summer Semester

NURS 6303 - Research: Design and Methodology [3 Credits]
NURS 6305 - Foundations of Advanced Nursing Practice [3 Credits]
NURS 6410 - Instructional Design and Teaching Strategies [3 Credits]
NURS 6420 - Leadership Roles in Nursing Education [3 Credits]
NURS 6370 - Practice Issues in Advanced Nursing (Theory) [2 Credits]
NURS 6371 - Practice Issues in Advanced Nursing (Practicum) [1 Credit]

Total: 15 Credits

First Year Fall Semester

NURS 6360 - Curriculum: Design and Development [3 Credits]
BIOS 6100 Biostatistical Methods I [4 Credits]
NURS 6430 - Business and Legal Aspects of Nursing Education [3 Credits]
NURS 6440 - Advanced Role of the Nurse Educator (Theory) [1 Credit]
NURS 6361 - Advanced Role of the Nurse Educator (Practicum) [2 Credits]

Total: 13 Credits

First Year Spring Semester

NURS 6304 - Evidence-Based Nursing Practice [2 Credits]
NURS 6450 - Educational Technology in Nursing [3 Credits]
NURS 6460 - Evaluation in Nursing Education [3 Credits]
NURS 6470 - Education Scholarship Seminar (Theory) [1 Credit]
NURS 6471 - Education Scholarship Seminar (Practicum) [2 Credits]

Total: 11 Credits

Total: 39 Credits

*Graduates of this accredited program have met the academic requirements to complete the Certified Nurse Educator exam offered by the National League of Nursing. Exam eligibility requirements also include two or more years full-time employment in the academic faculty role within the past five years.