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Master of Science (MS) in
Nursing, concentration in Nurse Education

Online

Program Overview

The 100% online Master of Science in Nursing with Nurse Educator concentration (MSN-ED) readies bachelor’s-prepared nurses to educate and develop new nurses.

Program Format
Online
Credit Hours
35
Tuition Per Hour
$440

Responding to a need in health care: a new Master of Science in Nursing, with a Nurse Educator concentration.

Given the increasing shortage of nurse faculty, there is a demand for individuals with a passion for teaching to meet that need in schools of nursing, hospitals, public health agencies and other settings. Nurse educators have the flexibility to adapt curriculum and teaching methods in response to innovation in nursing science and ongoing changes in the practice environment. Applications for this program are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer semester starts.

Application DeadlineApril 1 for fall admission, September 1 for spring admission, and January 1 for summer admission

Curriculum

Students in this program will complete 35 credit hours and can choose to pursue the program either full-time or part-time. Please note that courses are subject to change.

NUR 506: Clinical Foundations – will be taught Fall 2024 for the first time
NUR 531: Nursing Faculty Roles and Responsibilities
NUR 576: Teaching and Learning Strategies – will be taught Summer 2025 for the first time
NUR 577: Academic Immersion – will be taught Fall 2025 for the first time
NUR 578: Clinical Immersion Practicum – will be taught Spring 2026 for the first time

Other Program Specifics

360 clinical hours

NUR 620: Curriculum Theory & Practice
NUR 727: Foundations of IS and EBP – will be taught Fall 2024 for the first time
NUR 735: Population Health in Advanced Practice Nursing
NUR 737: Interdisciplinary Leadership & Role Development for Practice Excellence
NUR 733: Informatics for Advanced Practice Nursing
NUR 740: Health Policy & Politics: Implications in Health Care

Admission

Applications and all required documentation must be submitted by:

April 1 for Fall semester
September 1 for Spring semester
January 1 for Summer semester

Admission Requirements

Requirements are consistent with those of the Graduate School. Applicants will be considered on a competitive basis and are encouraged to contact the Capstone College of Nursing Coordinator of Graduate Student Services.

The following are requirements for admission:

For regular admission, a grade point average of at least 3.0 overall (based on a 4.0 grading scale) or 3.0 for the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate work.
Baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
Current unencumbered RN licensure in the United States. View the states from which the Capstone College of Nursing currently accepts applications for admission.

Final admission is contingent upon drug and background screen results deemed acceptable by appropriate University officials.

MSN/Nurse Educator Application Process:

Begin your graduate application at the UA Graduate School.
- For “Program Type” select Distance (Online/Blended/Gadsden).
- For “Campus” select Distance Learning.
Request official transcripts following the Graduate School’s transcript instructions.
Submit supporting documents:
- Statement of Purpose following the Graduate School’s instructions.
- Resume or curriculum vitae.
- Contact information for two references – The references should be professionals who can provide insight regarding your potential for success in the master’s program. The Graduate School will contact these references via e-mail.
- Copy of active RN license from every state in which you are licensed. A screenshot of your online verification is sufficient. Note: Licensure must be maintained throughout the program.
- Interview – Applicants who meet all other requirements will receive instructions on this step once the application is complete and submitted with all of the above requirements.