The Certificate in Nursing Education is for registered nurses with a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree and an active nursing license. The program is designed for nurses interested in developing the knowledge and skills needed to teach nursing in clinical and/or classroom settings.
The program is a nine (9) credit program that prepares experienced nurses with knowledge of curriculum development, classroom and clinical teaching, and evaluation strategies. Courses are offered that enable students to develop course syllabi, prepare for individual class presentations, and utilize evaluative measures in clinical and classroom environments. There are 180 clinical hours with an academic or clinical nurse educator required to complete the program.
Program Features
Upon completion of the Master of Science in Nursing Degree or Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing Education, graduates will be prepared to:
- Use nursing theory and specialized knowledge in the functional roles of the Nurse Educator.
- Synthesize concepts from nursing, education, and other disciplines to influence professional practice.
- Provide leadership within nursing, academic, and health care delivery systems for the improvement of client care.
- Conduct and/or use research that contributes to the development of the discipline of nursing and nursing education
- Continue professional growth through continuing education, specialty certification, and /or doctoral study in nursing.
Application Deadline
October 1st for admission into the spring semester and February 15th for admission into the fall semester. Incomplete applications after October 15th (for Spring entry) or March 1st (for Fall entry) will not be considered, no exceptions. Please contact the program director if you require an extension due to special circumstances, as these will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
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Admission Requirements
Applicants need to have completed a nursing program and hold an active, unrestricted RN license at the time of application. A BSN is also required, though applicants who hold a current RN license at the time of application, who are currently in an RN to BSN program and will complete their BSN by the end of the application cycle (i.e., will graduate in May for a Fall admission, or will graduate in December for a Spring admission) are eligible to apply. If admission is offered, it will be contingent upon the applicant completing their BSN degree as stated. In addition to the RN license and BSN degree, applicants need to submit two (2) letters of recommendation (one from a former faculty member/educator and one from a professional colleague or a supervisor is preferred), the application essay, all transcripts following high school, and a copy of their CT nursing license. All materials for admission are submitted via the application portal of the School of Graduate and Professional Studies, not the Nursing Department. Information on the application process can be accessed here. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed, so please be sure to check on the status of your application frequently to meet all deadlines and requirements.
Retention and Progression
The student must maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average each semester to remain in the program. All other University policies with regard to retention and graduation are applicable to the Nursing program. A grade of "B" or above must be achieved in each nursing course, or the course must be repeated. Only one course within the program of study may be repeated, and a grade of "B" (3.0) or better must be achieved on the second attempt. A student cannot withdraw more than once from the same course. If a student withdraws from more than two (2) courses in the program, the student must petition the MSN committee to request permission to continue in the program. All prerequisites must be strictly adhered to for all courses. Each grade is included in the grade point average. Failure to receive a grade of "B" or 3.0 or higher when a course is repeated will result in dismissal from the program. If at any time the grade point average falls below 3.0, the student will be placed on academic probation.
School / College
College of Health & Human Services
Department
Nursing
Contact
nursinginfo@southernct.edu