Nurse Educator Certificate Program

The Nurse Educator Certificate Program is designed for experienced RNs with a master’s in nursing in another area of nursing specialty who want to develop the knowledge and skills needed to teach in schools of nursing and healthcare settings. The program includes three theory courses and two practicum courses. The student will select a preceptor and teaching site for the onground Practicum. The total number of credits required for the certificate is 15 credits. Prior to admission to the Nurse Educator Certificate Program, students must have completed graduate level courses in Advanced Health Assessment, Advanced Pharmacology, and Advanced Pathophysiology.

Nurse Educator Certificate Program Competencies

On completion of the Nurse Educator Certificate Program the graduate will be able to meet the following competencies:

1. Apply theories of education and related sciences to the development and evaluation of nursing and healthcare curricula
2. Facilitate learning of individuals and groups using theories of education, nursing, testing and evaluation, and technological innovation
3. Apply leadership strategies to contribute to the ongoing development of the profession of nursing and nursing education
4. Utilize research to analyze the outcomes of nursing interventions and improve nursing practice and nursing pedagogy
5. Apply strategies which recognize multicultural factors in teaching and learning
6. Utilize theories of change to advance the profession of nursing
7. Analyze ethical theories and ethical decision making in the educational setting
8. Analyze trends in healthcare and nursing education and their impact on the profession of nursing, nursing education, and the delivery of patient care
9. Design curriculum, implement and evaluate curriculum based on sound educational principles, theory, and research

*Note: Completion of 100 on-ground, supervised hours is required in each Practicum course. Application for Practicum placement is submitted six months in advance. The Practicums must be taken consecutively.