| Courses | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| NHE 531 | Curriculum Design | 3 |
| NHE 532 | Teaching Strategies | 3 |
| NUR 611 | Educational Assessment | 3 |
| NUR 632 | The Nurse Educator in the Academic Setting | 3 |
| NUR 809 | Health Information Technology | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing Education
In academic settings and clinical roles, nurse educators are an essential part of the health care landscape.
Program Details
Whether working in the academic setting to prepare the next generation of nurses, or serving in a clinical role to share the latest advances of the profession, nurse educators are an essential part of the health care landscape.
PA College offers a Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing Education for nurses who hold already hold an MSN. The program provides cutting-edge educational theory in clinical and adult learning, including curriculum design, teaching strategies and assessment. The program also includes a 120-hour applied practice experience in the academic setting, which can take place right on PA College’s campus.
PA College cannot guarantee clinical rotations for students who have not received the COVID-19 vaccine.
Positions
Nationwide
58k
Nationwide
58k
New Healthcare Jobs by 2028
1.9mil
1.9mil
Median Salary
$81,350
$81,350
In addition to meeting general admission requirements, applicants must meet the following program-specific requirements:
- Applicants must hold a master’s degree in nursing from an accredited institution, as well as a current RN license in the state where their clinical practice will occur.
- Preferred applicants will have a 3.0 graduate GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Admission Requirements
All program applicants must meet general admission requirements.
View RequirementsCurriculum
The program can be completed in about a year over three or four semesters, depending on when the student begins the program and what courses are available in each semester. Courses can be taken in any order, with the exception of NUR 632, which must be taken last. The curriculum also includes a doctoral-level course, offering a stepping stone to a terminal degree, should a student decide to pursue a doctorate.
