MSN Nurse Educator Specialization

Chamberlain’s MSN program, which includes its specializations, is among the university’s accredited nursing programs. The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program and post graduate APRN certificate program at Chamberlain University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, (www.aacnnursing.org/CCNE). In addition, Chamberlain University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (www.hlcommission.org), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For the most updated accreditation information, visit chamberlain.edu/accreditation.  

The MSN with a Nurse Educator specialization can be completed in as few as two years, or six semesters, with full-time enrollment, taking one course per eight-week session for two years. Some students choose to space out the program requirements and take longer to complete their studies.   

 If your cumulative GPA falls below our requirements―in the range of 2.5 to 2.99―you may still be considered for provisional acceptance into the online MSN Nurse Educator program. Speak with our enrollment team for more information. 

Curriculum in the MSN Nurse Educator specialization is designed to prepare graduates to teach in an academic or clinical practice setting. Coursework includes educational and clinical foundations, instructional methods, program assessment and evaluation, and curriculum development. Students complete 144 practicum hours: 48 hours in a direct care setting preparing for nursing practice at an advanced level and 96 hours in an educational setting to further develop teaching skills with the support of an experienced nurse educator.  

Nursing education is a powerful way to shape the future of healthcare by teaching nurses in training. If you’re passionate about education and helping prospective nurses, an MSN Nurse Educator specialization is a good way to prepare for educator jobs in academia, hospitals, and more.  

Earning your MSN degree with a specialization in Nurse Educator prepares you to teach in an academic or clinical practice setting. This degree prepares you for roles including coordinator of education in a clinical facility, educational leadership roles, college professor, patient educator, and many more. Some careers may require several years of experience in addition to educational credentials. 

Yes, an MSN can give you the educational background to become a nurse educator. The MSN nursing education specialization at Chamberlain University prepares nurses with skills in curriculum development, instructional methods and assessment, and includes a 144-hour practicum to enhance practical experience. 

An MSN nursing education degree prepares graduates to educate current and future nurses. Courses cover curriculum development, active learning strategies, evidence-based teaching, learning theory, instructional methods, assessment of student learning, and evaluation of instruction.

With an MSN degree with a Nurse Educator specialization from Chamberlain University, you can make an impact in the field of nursing education. You’ll learn how to develop and implement educational initiatives, create curriculum and evaluate teaching and learning outcomes. Get ready to prepare the next generation of nurses, ensuring they are ready to meet the challenges of modern healthcare.