Certificate

Post Master's Certificate in Nurse Education

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9 months

Approximate Program Length

18

Total Credits

$540

Cost per Credit

Online

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Help shape the next wave of healthcare professionals. Earn your Post Master's Certificate in Nurse Education and gain the skills you need to pursue a role in nursing education in as little as nine months. This certificate program is designed for currently licensed registered nurses, with an MSN or higher, who desire a concentrated course of study in nursing education. Graduates may be eligible to sit for the Nurse Educator Certification Exam and should contact the National League for Nursing for eligibility requirements

Excel in leadership and faculty roles in a variety of educational settings
Design and evaluate curriculum
Facilitate engaged learning
Translate current scholarship and research to promote evidence-based practice
Design and deliver evidence-based clinical prevention and population care

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Courses

1

Course at a time

6

Weeks per course

6

Courses per year

Program Details

Requirements

You’ll need just 18 credits to complete this online Post Master's Certificate in Nurse Education.

6 Core Courses

Here’s where you’ll pick up the majority of your program-specific knowledge. By the time you finish these courses, you should have the confidence and skills needed in this field.

0 General Education Courses

0 Elective Courses

Core Courses:

NSG/531: PROGRAM AND COURSE DEVELOPMENT
NSG/532: INNOVATIVE CURRICULUM DESIGN
NSG/533: EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION
NSG/534: FACILITATING ENGAGED LEARNING
NSG/516ED: PRACTICUM I
NSG/517ED: PRACTICUM II

General Education Courses:

Elective Courses:

Schedule

Your academic counselor will help you schedule your courses for an online Post Master's Certificate in Nurse Education.

Program Purpose Statement

This certificate program is designed for nurses with current RN licensure who desire a concentrated course of study in Nursing Education (NED). The course of study prepares nurses for roles within nurse education in a variety of educational and practice settings. Graduates may be eligible to sit for the Nurse Educator Certification Exam and should contact the National League for Nursing for eligibility requirements.

Career & Outcomes

Possible career outcomes for graduates of this program

The data below reflects recent conditions in a dynamic and changing Arizona labor market, which may be different when you graduate. University of Phoenix does not and cannot guarantee employment, salary levels, or career advancement, as those outcomes vary by many factors specific to the individual. This data is not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.

Related occupations ¹

Arizona

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Salary range ²

$56-98k

25th-75th percentile from BLS

EST. JOB POSTINGS ³

388

12 mo. average from Emsi

Data last updated at 9pm on Oct. 20, 2020

The related occupation reflects the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) occupation for which this program prepares graduates.
Salary ranges reflect the 25th and 75th percentile for the occupation in Arizona, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).The salary ranges are not specific to students or graduates of University of Phoenix. Actual outcomes vary based on multiple factors, including prior work experience, geographic location, and other factors specific to the individual. University of Phoenix does not guarantee employment, salary level, or career advancement.
The estimated number of job postings over the past 12 months in your state are provided by Emsi, a labor market analytics firm. This data may not reflect your local market conditions. Further, market conditions are dynamic and can change. This data is not intended to predict the market conditions that will be present when you graduate from your program.

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Student Experience

An education that fits your busy life

Balancing family, work and school

Work toward your degree without giving up what matters most. Take one class at a time and choose a start date that works for your schedule.

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Accreditation & Faculty

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Institutional accreditation

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), hlcommission.org. Since 1978, University of Phoenix has been continually accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and its predecessor.

Real-world faculty

28

Average years of industry experience

137

Chief Executive Officers

19:1

Student-faculty ratio

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