Master of Science in Nursing: Nurse Educator
Make a Difference as a Nurse Educator
Nurse educators are the key to building a passionate, expertly trained, and fully staffed healthcare environment. In 2018, U.S. universities and colleges rejected over 80,000 qualified applicants for bachelor's and graduate degrees citing a lack of faculty, classroom space, and clinical opportunities in hospitals, according to the National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice. This means greater numbers of nurse educators are key to solving today's healthcare staffing issues.
That's why the Norwich online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program was designed to meet this critical demand. Our program aims to help you build the essential skills needed to educate the next generation of phenomenal nurses.
Graduates of the MSN Nurse Practitioner tracks are provided education and experience for eligibility and successful completion of national nurse practitioner certification examinations. The program additionally prepares graduates from the specialty tracks, Nurse Educator, and Healthcare Systems Leadership for advanced nursing roles in their respective areas of study. Graduates from MSN Nurse Educator and Healthcare Systems Leadership tracks are eligible for certification exams although they are encouraged to take additional preparation, such as a certification preparation course, before pursuing certification.
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Connect with an advisor to discuss career outcomes, curriculum, and get your questions answered.
Take Your Next Step
Connect with an advisor to discuss career outcomes, curriculum, and get your questions answered.
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Complete coursework 100% online
Choose from four start dates throughout the year
Apply with no GRE/GMAT required
Learn from a faculty of active scholars with doctorate degrees
Online MSN Nurse Educator At a Glance
Credit Hours:
36
Time to Completion:
As few as 18 months
Transfer Credits Accepted:
Up to 12
Maximum Number of Students Per Class:
15
Cost Per Credit Hour:
$825;
$550 per credit hour for military, veterans, first responders and some Federal employees
- We have added MORE available discounts (Federal agencies) see: https://online.norwich.edu/online/military/military-first-responders-and-federal-discounts
Calendar
Next Start Date:
Fall: August 26, 2024
Application Deadline:
Fall: August 16, 2024
What Will You Learn in the MSN Nurse Educator Program?
Norwich’s online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to help you grow in your nursing career. It includes core coursework focused on the roles of the advanced nurse, health care systems, practice and policy, theoretical foundations of practice, research for evidence-based practice and quality improvement practice, and technology.
The remaining courses are focused on your area of specialization, Nurse Educator.
Why Earn Your Nurse Educator MSN at Norwich University?
- The master's degree program in nursing at Norwich University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
- Learn from a faculty of active scholars with doctorate degrees.
- Customize your studies based on your career goals and personal interests.
- Apply newly acquired skills in real-time and drive positive change within your organization well before you graduate.
- Enroll with no GRE or GMAT requirements.
- Apply to one of four start dates per year.
- Benefit from a university recognized as offering Best Value with respect to high academic quality and low net cost of attendance, according to U.S. News & World Report.*
*Rankings are based on undergraduate programs and on students who received the average level of need-based financial aid.
What Are the Admission Requirements?
- A bachelor's degree from a nationally accredited (either by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)) undergraduate nursing program, or an equivalent degree from a foreign institution, as evaluated by a NACES approved agency.
- An active license as a registered nurse in your state of practice that is unencumbered.
- If English is not your first language, proof of English language proficiency is required. This can be demonstrated in one of three ways:
- International applicants who are not licensed as registered nurses in the U.S. must achieve a passing score on both the English and nursing sections of the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) examination.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.00 or greater on a 4.00 scale. (Applicants with a GPA below 3.00 must demonstrate a GPA of 3.00 or higher for the last 60 undergraduate hours of his/her nursing program.)
- Undergraduate courses in statistics and research.
- Graduate testing is not required.
Please Note: All eligibility requirements are expected to be met unless noted in specific articulation agreements or memoranda of understanding (MOUs).
What Is the Application Process?
A complete application consists of the following:
- Application form
- RN license
- Resume
- Official transcript of your conferred undergraduate degree from a regionally or nationally accredited university
- Letter of intent
- This letter should include an introduction of yourself and your professional goals. In addition, it should cover the following areas: Current area of nursing practice, Reason for pursuing additional education, Ways you plan to apply your degree
- One letter of recommendation from a nurse leader/manager or supervisor that can attest to your readiness for all graduate-level work
- The letter of recommendation should be submitted on professional letterhead
- An additional letter of recommendation may be requested by the Program Director during the application review process
A Tradition of Serving Those Who Serve
At Norwich, we’re proud of our strong military heritage. We understand the unique needs of military personnel, military spouses, and first responders, so we’ve tailored our program to meet those needs.
Our substantially discounted tuition rates and dedicated military support help ensure that you can receive the best possible education, regardless of your background.
For non-military individuals, our program offers an opportunity to learn from experienced faculty and gain valuable skills in the healthcare field.
Learn more about our proud military history.
Tuition Assistance Point of Contact at Norwich University
Shaun McCaughey
Associate Registrar
smccaugh@norwich.edu
Phone: 802-485-3305
Fax: 802-485-2533
Accreditation & Recognition
Norwich University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (formerly the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.).
The master's degree program in nursing and post-graduate APRN certificate program at Norwich University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
Faculty
Our online MSN programs are led by dedicated faculty members who are subject matter experts in a variety of advanced nursing fields. Through their scholarly insight and practical, real-world experience, you’ll learn methods for safe and effective assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in caring for individuals and groups while collaborating with other professionals.