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Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
School of Public Service Leadership
Nurse Educator specialization
Position yourself to meet the growing need for nurse educators with this MSN Nurse Educator specialization. The curriculum incorporates the Essentials of Master’s Education for Advanced Practice Nursing established by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, with a focus on nursing education. Taught by faculty members with both academic and professional nursing experience, the courses are designed to provide advanced knowledge of nursing theory and practice, as well as the design, delivery, assessment, and evaluation of nurse education programs. Courses are taught in a prescribed sequence that builds on your newly developed knowledge and skills. This specialization also offers convenient features such as electronic textbooks and auto-registration for your entire sequence of courses. People likely to be interested in this specialization include registered nurses pursuing advanced positions as nurse educators or clinical nurse leaders in higher education institutions, health care organizations, and the military.
Financial resources for MSN learners
- Scholarships and financial resources are available to help cover tuition for nursing programs. Learn more.
Total Program:
56
quarter credits
Up to 12 quarter credits may be transferred into this specialization
Next Start Date: April 12, 2010
Credit:
$355
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Core Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)
- MSN6000 - Orientation to Graduate Nursing Study
- MSN6001 - Role of the Professional Practice Nurse*
- MSN6002 - Foundations and Frameworks for Professional Nursing Practice*
- MSN6004 - Policy, Regulations, and Ethics in Advanced Nursing Practice*
- MSN6006 - Diversity and Advocacy in Professional Nursing Practice*
- MSN6008 - Research and Technology for Advanced Nursing Practice*
- MSN6010 - Advanced Nursing Leadership and Management*
- MSN6012 - Evidence-Based Practice in Health Promotion and Disease Management and Prevention*
- MSN6020 - Nursing Capstone Project*
Specialization Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)
- MSN6102 - Role of the Nurse Educator*
- MSN6104 - Teaching and Learning Strategies*
- MSN6106 - Curriculum Theory, Frameworks, and Design*
- MSN6108 - Information Systems for Nurse Educators*
- MSN6110 - Assessment and Evaluation in Health Education*
* This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor for more information.
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