Nurse Educator Certificate (Post-Master’s)

Program Location	Orange County & Dallas Campus - Online
Program Credits	12 Credits
Program Length	2 Semesters
Time to Complete	8 Months

 

Faculty shortages at nursing schools across the country are limiting student capacity at a time when the need for nurses continues to grow.  Budget constraints, an aging faculty, and increasing job competition from the service setting have contributed to this emerging crisis.  Certified Nurse Educator (CNE certification) is available through the National League for Nursing.  

Admission Requirements

Applicants for the Nursing Educator Certificate (Post-Master's) Program must:  

1. Have graduated from an accredited master's or doctoral program in nursing.
2. Have a cumulative graduate GPA of 3.0
   1. Applicants with a cumulative graduate GPA of 2.7 to 2.99 may be considered for admission on probation, but must achieve a "B" (3.0) or better in the first 6 credits in the certificate program to be removed from probation.  Students who do not achieve a "B" or better in the first 6 credits will be dismissed from the certificate program.
3. Have a RN license in CA or be eligible for RN licensure prior to clinical practicum courses.

Nurse Educator Certificate (Post-Master's) Curriculum

Nurse Educator Certificate (Post-Master's) Coursework

NURS 535	Principles of Teaching and Learning (formerly NURS 600)	3.0
NURS 642	Assessment and Evaluation in Nursing Education	3.0
NURS 640	Curriculum Design and Simulation	3.0
NURS 641LA	Education Teaching Practicum	1.5
NURS 641LB	Education Teaching Practicum	1.5
Total Credit Hours:		12.0

Nurse Educator (Post-Master's) Certificate Program Costs

For program costs, please see the Distance Education Tuition and Fees section.