Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Educator Program at Methodist College

MSN - Nurse Educator Program Overview

The Master of Science in Nursing degree program, Nurse Educator track, is a 35 credit hour program of study. The curriculum is designed to accommodate the working nurse who desires an advanced degree in nursing. Students are admitted in fall and spring semesters and may be able to complete the program in six consecutive semesters, including summer terms, by taking 6-7 credit hours per semester. The program of study must be completed in five years as measured by the first semester of enrollment through degree completion. The degree program also prepares the graduate to pursue a doctoral degree.

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How You'll Benefit from an MSN - Nurse Educator:

The program prepares both Academic Nurse Educators and Clinical Nurse Educators. Academic Nurse Educators are found in institutions of higher learning as faculty in nursing programs. Clinical Nurse Educators are found in hospitals and other healthcare agencies and focus on educating consumers of health care as well as providing staff education.

• Garner skills you can use right away.
• Advance into a more fulfilling position
• Prepare for doctoral-level studies.
• Broaden your career options to include academia or healthcare organizations

Learn more about the admissions requirements for the Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Educator program at Methodist College. 

Courses and Credit Hours for the MSN - Nurse Educator Program

• Printable Curriculum Sheet (PDF)
• Graduate Program Handbook & Catalog

MSN - Nurse Educator Program Learning Outcomes

1.  Professional Development (Disciplinary Excellence)

• Integrate theories from nursing, health care, education, leadership and related fields to the care of individuals, communities, education of students and patients and the practice of leadership. Essential I, VII, VIII

• Critically assess, plan, implement, and evaluate educational experiences of learners (nursing students, staff, and clients) to improve learning and health outcomes. Essential I, VII, VIII

• Demonstrate collaborative and inter-professional approaches in advanced clinical practice roles, research, and nursing education. Essential I, VII, VIII

2.  Intellectual Development (Critical and creative thinking; engages in research and scholarship)

• Utilize the process of scientific inquiry, evidence-based research, and information technology to validate and refine knowledge relevant to nursing and nursing education. Essential I, II, VII, V

• Translate current evidence in the practice setting through problem identification, systematic inquiry, and continuous improvement processes. Essential I, II, VII, V

• Analyze trends in healthcare and nursing education and their impact on the profession of nursing, nursing education, and the delivery of patient care. Essential I, II, VII, V

3.  Social and Ethical Responsibility

• Demonstrate a commitment to social justice and advocacy for all clients (patients and students), families and communities, including the most vulnerable populations. Essential II, VI, VIII

• Analyze differences in cultural norms and health care practices when providing education and health care for aggregates of varied racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups.

• Incorporate knowledge of population based global health variants in provision of health promotion, maintenance and restoration and in comprehensive care.

• Maintains an environment of academic integrity.

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