NURSING EDUCATION
The Nursing Education track offers nurses the opportunity to combine their clinical experience with preparation for teaching nursing practice. The 33-credit curriculum prepares nurses to assume leadership roles as dynamic educators in academia, as clinical faculty, staff development, continuing education, and community education programs. Nurses who progress in this MSN track to our PhD program may find their course of study expedited.
The Nursing Education track prepares strong clinical nurses as educators and leaders to teach students mainly in the clinical or community setting; however, students receive instruction in classroom teaching and higher education, as well. The curriculum offers advanced theoretical content, an education practicum, and simulation experiences through online courses, an on-site practicum, and an on-campus summer simulation intensive.
Students focus on an area of clinical interest for the practicum, such as: adult-gerontology, parent-child health, community health or psychiatric/mental health. As students develop in the role, they will learn about curricula, design learning experiences, and teach with expert faculty using evidence-based strategies and research. Students will be precepted by an expert nurse educator in a clinical setting during the practicum, or if the student prefers an academic setting, there will be an opportunity to develop in that role, as well. Some courses from this track may be accepted in a future program of study.
Upon completion of this 33-credit nursing education track, graduates will be prepared to practice as nurse faculty who advance, safe, individualized, person-centered care in a variety of settings.
Graduates will:
- Integrate advanced knowledge and high quality, evidence-based care with diverse populations in a clinical practice area into the clinical and/or academic nurse faculty role.
- Participate knowledgeably in the development, implementation, revision, and evaluation of nursing curricula and nursing programs from the perspective of the clinical and/or academic nurse faculty role.
- Apply theories of education and related sciences as a basis for education.
- Use a variety of evidence-based educational modalities, strategies, and resources to facilitate learning in the clinical and simulation settings.
- Articulate one's individual role as a clinical and/or academic nurse leader based on a personal philosophy of teaching.
- Structure the educational experience to facilitate learning that is humane, inclusive, equitable, respectful, and accessible.
- Propose strategies to resolve conflict as a clinical and/or academic nurse faculty.
- Analyze the broad context or system in which the clinical and/or academic nurse faculty role is implemented.
- Using effective communication and collaboration, examine the issues, policies, and trends in higher education, healthcare quality, and accessibility and their influence on nursing education and healthcare.
- Create a plan for lifelong learning and professional development.
- Model a commitment to personal health, resilience, and well-being.
Year 1
Fall Semester
NUR 8911 |
Nursing Research and Science in Nursing Education |
3 |
NUR 8950 |
Curriculum in Nursing |
3 |
Spring Semester
NUR 8952 |
Teaching Strategies |
3 |
NUR 8951 |
Principles of Measurement and Evaluation in Nursing |
3 |
Summer Semester
NUR 8919 |
Simulation in Higher Education and Healthcare |
4 |
Year 2
Fall Semester
NUR 8901 |
Advanced Pathophysiology |
3 |
NUR 8910 |
Advanced Physical Assessment |
4 |
Spring Semester
NUR 8953 |
Nurse Educator Practicum |
4 |
NUR 8910 |
Advanced Pharmacology |
3 |
Summer Semester
NUR 8501 |
Nursing Leadership and Ethics in Education and Practice |
3 |