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Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Educator

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Nursing (BSN, LNBSN, ADN, RNBSN, MSN, RNMSN, Post Masters Certs, DNP) Master of Science in Nursing

Program Description

The Nurse Educator track focuses on the development of the nursing professional who can integrate enhanced leadership skills with nursing education in the academic or service setting, to formulate a professional commitment to learning and to contribute to quality improvement. Faculty shortages at nursing schools across the country are limiting student capacity at a time when the need for nurses continues to grow. Budget constraints, an aging faculty, and increasing job competition from the service setting have contributed to this emerging crisis.

Completion of this program would support eligibility requirements necessary to apply for certification with the National League for Nursing (NLN) as a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE).

Degree Awarded

Master of Science in Nursing

Credits Required

135

Number of Semesters/Trimesters to Complete

5

Instructional Months

20

Instructional Weeks

80

CIP Code

51.3817

SOC Code

29-1141.00, 25-1072.00, 11-9111.00

Pace and Track Information

TRACK AND PACE NAME

NUMBER OF CREDITS REQUIRED

CAMPUS OR MODALITY

NUMBER OF SEMESTERS/TRIMESTERS

NUMBER OF MONTHS FOR COMPLETION

CIP CODE

SOC CODES

MSN - Nurse Educator
Accelerated Plus

135

Distance Education

4

8

51.3203

29-1141.00, 25-1072.00, 11-9111.00

MSN - Nurse Educator Accelerated

135

Distance Education

5

12

51.3203

29-1141.00, 25-1072.00, 11-9111.00

MSN - Nurse Educator Working Professional

135

Distance Education

8

24

51.0203

29-1141.00, 25-1072.00, 11-9111.00

Campuses

West Coast University - Orange County, West Coast University - Dallas

Program Delivery Mode

Online

Academic Calendar

8 Week Academic Calendar

Program Information and Disclosures

RN Licensure Disclosure:
RNs must have an active and unobstructed license in their state of residence before starting their clinical courses with which the university can execute a clinical affiliation agreement. RNs who wish to complete their clinical hours in CA or TX (or another approved state) will be required to apply for a license in that state before starting their clinical. All students must submit proof of health insurance before starting their clinical and cannot do their clinicals in non-approved states.