Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing Education

The Nursing Education Certificate program prepares nurses for teaching roles in various clinical and/or academic settings. This program builds on skills and knowledge obtained in a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program. Note: Students must be admitted to the university before registering for this program (see Admission section below).
Requirements
Code | Title | Units |
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Required Courses | ||
GNRS 516 | Integrative Disease and Symptom Management | 3 |
GNRS 518 | Supervised Practicum in Health Care 1 | 3 (1/2) |
GNRS 660 | Theories of Teaching and Instruction | 3 |
GNRS 661 | Leadership and Role Development in Nursing Education | 3 |
GNRS 662 | Assessment, Curriculum, Development, and Outcomes | 3 |
GNRS 663 | Clinical Practicum in Nursing Education | 3 (0/3) |
GNRS 664 | Teaching and Learning Strategies for Nursing Education | 3 |
Total Units | 21 |
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Units in parentheses are classroom/clinical units
Admission
University graduate admission and program-specific requirements must be met before an application is complete (see Admission to the University). Program-specific application requirements are available online.
International students should contact Graduate and Professional Admissions for application procedures.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this program shall be able to:- Articulate a Christian worldview, demonstrating respect for the dignity and uniqueness of others, valuing diversity, and applying spiritual concepts.
- Engage in scholarly inquiry and critical thinking, including evaluation and application of evidence-based research.
- Appraise and apply knowledge to develop, implement, and evaluate interventions that promote health and prevent disease.
- Demonstrate thoughtful analysis of the legal, political, ethical, and/or financial factors impacting health care.
- Use information systems and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, promote quality, mitigate error, and support decision-making.
- Demonstrate the ability to coordinate and collaborate with other healthcare team professionals.
- Engage in clinical reasoning, effective communication, and act as change agents to develop professional identity and practice skill.