Master of Science in Nursing: Nurse Educator
MSN-Nurse Educator Program Overview
The Spalding University Master of Science in Nursing: Nurse Educator degree program prepares advanced clinicians to develop nursing professionals, guide future nurses in their pursuit of higher education or improve patient outcomes through patient and family education. This online program will equip you to employ strategies based on scientific knowledge, ethical decision making and critical analysis of nursing practice.
- 100% online
- BSN to MSN-Nurse Educator in 36 credit hours
- RN to MSN in 60 credit hours
- RN to MSN in 43 credit hours with Spalding’s bridge program for RNs who have a ADN and a bachelor’s degree in another discipline
- Complete in as few as 18 months
- Dual degree option: MSN + MBA
MSN Nurse Educator + MBA Dual Degree
Beyond our traditional MSN in Nurse Educator degree program, we proudly offer a dual degree program which combines our MSN with the Master of Business Administration (MBA). The MSN + MBA is designed for licensed nursing professionals seeking entrepreneurial endeavors and who strive to maximize their impact either through leadership in healthcare organizations or higher education. You will graduate from the MSN + MBA dual degree with advanced marketability and excel in the management of complex healthcare business operations. Students have two options for pursuing this dual degree:
- Track 3: Students will complete the General MBA track, followed by the MSN Nurse Educator curriculum
- Track 1: Students will take the MBA and MSN portions simultaneously
- Track 2: Students will complete the MSN Nurse Educator track, followed by the MBA curriculum
MSN Nurse Educator Courses
Spalding University’s MSN Nurse Educator program equips students with robust knowledge in nursing informatics, innovative curriculum design and foundations of nursing education. Courses include classes such as Nursing and Healthcare, Introduction to Telehealth and Trends & Innovation in Teaching & Learning in Nursing Education. The program prepares nurse educators to assess learning achievement for student outcomes and to employ multimedia applications.
Admission Requirements
Do you want to improve health outcomes as an educator? Discover how Spalding’s Online MSN – Nurse Educator program can equip you to meet the needs of the times.
Tuition
We’re here for your wellbeing. Learn about tuition and fees for our MSN Nurse Educator program, as well as your financial aid options.
Accreditation
The baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degrees in nursing at Spalding University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
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DISCOVER YOUR GROWTH POTENTIAL
Your profession has a profound purpose — nurse educators improve patient outcomes, participate in alleviating the nursing shortage and contribute to higher job satisfaction and confidence in the staff nurses they educate.
High-Impact Career Preparation
Spalding University’s MSN-Nurse Educator program prepares skilled educators who are prepared to work in a variety of settings, including:
- Clinical education departments
- Higher education institutions
- Hospitals
- Nonprofit organizations
- Public health departments
- Simulation centers
My time in the MSN Nurse Educator program at Spalding University has been life changing. It’s challenged me, shaped me, and fueled my passion for teaching. I’ve gained more than just knowledge—I’ve found my purpose in guiding and inspiring future nurses.
Denise Batie-Howard, Professor, MSN-Nurse Educator, 2023
