The baccalaureate, and masters, and post-graduate APRN certificate programs in nursing, at Roberts Wesleyan University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
Why earn your M.S. in Nursing Education?
Join our community of learners and prepare to educate the next generation of nurses by earning your Master of Science in Nursing Education at Roberts Wesleyan University. Pair your passion for education and nursing to prepare practicing and future nurses for excellence in practice.
The M.S. in Nursing Education program will prepare nurses with a baccalaureate degree in nursing to teach and lead current and future professional nurses as academic educators, clinical nurse educators, and in nursing professional development across a variety of settings, such as colleges, universities, hospitals, or healthcare organizations.
The Master of Science in Nursing program is based on specific competencies and standards defined by professional organizations such as the National League for Nursing, the Association for Nursing Professional Development, and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.
Those who graduate with an MS in Nursing Education meet the educational requirements to sit for the Certified Nurse Educator exam offered by the National League for Nursing.
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What will you learn?
- Leadership Grounded in Integrity: Our graduate and professional programs are designed to develop your leadership skills to be effective in your field, grounded in ethical decision-making and integrity. Make a positive impact in your workplaces and communities.
- Education Beyond Skill Development: We focus on educating the whole person. Professional competencies are paired with a strong emphasis on character and purpose, empowering you, an adult learner, to excel in your career as a principled leader with transferable skills. We provide education for what's next.
- Values-Driven Curriculum: Our courses integrate core values like compassion, ethical responsibility, and community engagement, essential qualities for working adults aiming to lead with purpose in today’s challenging environments.
- Becoming a Trustworthy Leader: We prepare graduate students to be trusted professionals. We’ll help you foster ethical workplace cultures and build strong, collaborative teams based on character, empathy, and respect.
- A Foundation for Positive Change: Our programs will help you change more than just your job title, it’ll help you change your community. A Roberts education will help you contribute to meaningful change and lead with a higher sense of mission and service.
Cost of Nursing Education, M.S.
Total Program
Sticker Price:
$36,504
Less than
26%
of students
pay this amount
25%
tuition discount for benefit-eligible
employees, spouses, and dependents
of our corporate partners
Coursework
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Admissions Requirements
Requirements:
- B.S. degree with a nursing major from an accredited program
- Licensure as a registered professional nurse within the United States, U.S. territories or Canada
- Equivalent of one-year full-time employment as a professional registered nurse
- Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 on a scale of 4.00
- Successful completion (B minus or higher) of a statistics course
- Demonstrated proficiency in written communication
Not required:
- Entrance Exam (GRE/GMAT)
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I teach nursing with a master's degree?
Nurses with a M.S. in Nursing Education can teach nursing academic settings including LPN programs, Associate Degree programs and Bachelor’s degree programs. You can also teach nursing in the professional setting as an educator in a health care setting.
What is the purpose of a nursing education program?
The purpose of the M.S. Nursing Education program is to advance your clinical expertise and develop knowledge and skill in teaching and learning in nursing.
What is a nursing education program?
A nursing education program is a 39 credit master’s degree program that prepares students for teaching nursing in the college or university setting as well as in healthcare institutions.
How long will it take to complete a M.S. in Nursing Education?
This program can be completed in just 20 months.
Will I need to complete practicum hours?
Nursing Education students experience teaching in nursing in the last course. Students work with an expert faculty member or Nursing Professional Development specialist to gain experience teaching in the classroom and the clinical setting.
Can I complete this program while I am working full time?
Most students in the M.S. Nursing Education program complete their studies while working full time. Students should plan to spend 20-25 hours per week in course activities.
What is the schedule of courses?
This program allows students to focus on one course at a time. Online courses are completed in the convenience of your home.
Classes are online asynchronous, meaning you move through the week’s materials at your own pace when it is convenient for you.
Does this program require a graduate project?
All students complete a proposal for a nurse led, evidence-based change to improve patient outcomes. Students are guided through this process during course work throughout the program and finalize the paper in the graduate project course. Students develop projects to address care in their healthcare setting.
What are some career prospects after completing this program?
Careers: Professional opportunities abound in a diversity of settings as the demand for nurse educators grows.
- Nurse Educator or Instructor
- Nursing Professional Development
- Faculty Member, Associate degree program
- Faculty Member, Baccalaureate programs
- LPN Instructor
- Clinical Instructor
- Patient Educator
- Community Educator
Employers
- University of Rochester Medical Center
- Highland Hospital
- The College at Brockport
- Alfred State College
- Rochester Regional Health Systems
- Finger Lakes Health
Nursing education professionals have opportunities to participate in evidence-based, quality, and research studies, disseminate their scholarly work through publications and conferences, serve as an education and healthcare consultants, participate in writing proposals for grants, and engage in community service.
Sources cited:
Postsecondary Teachers: Occupational Outlook Handbook. (2020, September 01). Retrieved December 09, 2020, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/postsecondary-teachers.htm
Registered Nurses: Occupational Outlook Handbook. (2020, September 01). Retrieved December 09, 2020, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/registered-nurses.htm
What if I already have my master's degree but I want to become a nurse educator?
Ask your enrollment representative about our Nursing Leadership certificate!
This advanced certificate is designed for working nurses with a master's degree in a different area, just like you.
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