Master of Science in Nursing Education (39 hours)

Nurse Educator Emphasis

The Nurse Educator emphasis prepares nurses to serve in the faculty/nurse educator roles within health care setting. The curriculum prepares graduates to develop and evaluate curriculum and to effectively implement innovative teaching strategies using multiple learning formats. Focus will be on curriculum design, delivery and evaluation, informatics integration, evidence- based educational strategies and supporting quality and safety in the classroom, clinical and healthcare settings.

The Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) of the Nurse Educator Emphasis at the College of Nursing provide additional support for the program content. Graduates with a Master of Science in Nursing degree, Nurse Educator Emphasis, from the College of Nursing will:

1. Synthesize interdisciplinary research.
2. Evaluate a broad range of change, leadership, teaching and management strategies for influencing health policy, improving nursing practice and health care systems.
3. Analyze the ethical, legal, financial, social, political and spiritual issues impacting diverse client populations, health care, nursing practice and education, with an emphasis on identifying and implementing strategies for enhancement or resolution.
4. Synthesize interdisciplinary theoretical foundations.
5. Apply knowledge, concepts, strategies, and evidence-based research findings to promote health, prevent disease, enhance the quality of health care and improve the environment in which health care is provided.
6. Synthesize interdisciplinary knowledge to facilitate application in an MSN graduate nursing role.
7. Function effectively in an MSN graduate nursing role through collaboration and communication within the healthcare environment to establish a climate that fosters the development of others and facilitates a commitment to excellence in nursing and lifelong learning.
8. Demonstrate general MSN and role specific competencies.

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