The Nurse Educator Graduate Certificate is a nine-course (27-credit) graduate certificate program offered entirely online. It is designed for Masters-prepared nurses who wish to pursue a nurse educator role in institutions of higher education, staff development, or other education industries. The certificate program provides knowledge and skills on evidence-based and cutting-edge strategies for teaching and learning in nursing. The certificate will prepare you for eligibility to apply for national certification through the National League for Nursing as a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE). A minimum of 2,080 hours of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) providing direct patient care is required prior to application.

Required Courses

Course List

Course	Title	Credits
NURS 5060	Advanced Pathophysiology: Concepts for Advanced Nursing Practice Across the Lifespan 1	3
NURS 5062	Advanced Health Assessment across the Lifespan 1	3
NURS 5235	Healthcare Quality Improvement, Outcomes Management, Assessment and Planning for the Nurse Leader	3
NURS 5249	Masters of Science in Nursing Capstone Experience	3
Select one of the following:		3
NURS 5470	Advanced Pharmacology for Advanced Nursing Practice Primary Care Focus 1
NURS 5590	Adv. Pharmacodynamics and Implications for Nursing Actions Adult Gerontology Acute Care Population 1
NURS 5700	Health Professions Education: Evaluation	3
NURS 5710	Health Professions Education: Planning	3
NURS 5720	Health Professions Education: Implementation	3
NURS 5870	Health Policy and Populations-based Advocacy for the Scholarship of Application 1	3
Total Credits		27

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One or more may be waived with approval at the time of admission based on a student having taken equivalent courses.