MSN Nurse Educator Courses
The MSN Nurse Educator curriculum consists of six MSN core courses and six Nurse Educator specialization courses.
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MSN Nurse Educator Admission FAQ
Is the online MSN Nurse Educator specialization accredited?
Chamberlain’s MSN program, including 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.
How long does it take to complete the MSN Nurse Educator specialization?
The MSN Nurse Educator specialization can be completed in as few as two years, or six semesters, with full-time enrollment, taking two courses per semester for three semesters each year. Some students choose to space out the program requirements and take longer to complete their studies.
What if I don’t meet the minimum GPA requirement?
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.
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Nurse Educator FAQ
Can you teach nursing with an MSN?
Depending on the educational institution or healthcare facility, you can teach with an MSN. The MSN Nurse Educator curriculum at Chamberlain is designed to prepare future nurse educators with the skills, strategies and concepts needed to educate future extraordinary nurses to provide evidence-based care for the changing population.
What can you learn in an MSN Nurse Educator specialization?
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.
Why choose an MSN with a specialization in nursing education?
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 Nurse Educator degree 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.
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