MS in Nursing/Nurse Educator
In this Nurse Educator specialization, students explore the application of technology in teaching and its relation to ethical and legal issues.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, there will be more new jobs created for registered nurses than any other occupation in the coming years. Although a bachelor’s degree can qualify individuals for many nursing opportunities, in order to seek leadership positions with higher income potential in the nursing field, a master’s degree in nursing is required. With this online nursing masters, students can earn important credentials that qualify them for career advancement in administrative, faculty, or staff development roles.
Thanks to a flexible online nursing program, students can continue to work while engaging in a flexible study schedule from wherever they have access to the internet. This Master in Science of Nursing program has a balanced curriculum which include:
- Specialized courses in organizational theory, health care finance, human resources, and information and health care technologies
- A practicum experience designed to help students apply their knowledge when working with a mentor in the health care organization or school
- Current information and techniques taught by a faculty with doctorate degrees in their field and have an active practice
Employment in the nursing field may require certification. The Master of Science in Nursing coupled with the Nurse Administrator emphasis prepares students for the Nursing Administration or Nursing Administration Advanced Certification examinations provided by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. When the nursing masters is paired with the The Nurse Educator emphasis, students are prepare to sit for the National League of Nursing Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) examination.
The Nurse Educator program emphasizes developing courses that assimilate nursing philosophy. In this nursing educator specialization, students explore the application of technology in teaching and its relation to ethical and legal issues. Each nurse educator student has the opportunity to explore methods to cultivate effective educational experiences and analyze assessment, measurement, and evaluation methods in the field. Within this specialization, students prepare for career opportunities as a faculty or educator in colleges or schools of nursing, continuing education programs, staff development, clinical education, and patient and community education.
Studies have shown that full-time registered nurses with a master’s degree experience significantly lower unemployment rates. Graduates of the masters in nursing degree may qualify for career opportunities in management or administration in health care organizations, small businesses, nursing education programs, or as a nursing consultant.
Areas of Study: Nursing , Education, Healthcare
Degree Type: Master's Degrees
Program is available online!