Set a high bar for quality patient care by earning your Master of Science in Nursing – Nurse Educator online from Worcester State University. This education-focused, graduate nursing degree prepares you with advanced clinical knowledge and proven instructional techniques that empower you to guide nurses and elevate their patient care outcomes.
As an online graduate student, you will learn from our world-class educators who are experienced in both nursing practice and education. In fact, the faculty and teaching staff in the Dr. Lillian R. Goodman Nursing Department take pride in their longstanding reputation for training top quality nurses and supporting students in and outside of the classroom. Our faculty will instill in you the cornerstones of good teaching and shape you to be a successful nursing educator yourself.
This rigorous academic program prepares you for evidence-based nursing practice with a growing focus on multidisciplinary care and the nurse’s role as leader and manager of the client’s health care. Our graduate level curriculum reflects the core knowledge for all master’s programs in nursing as defined in The Essentials of Master’s Education in Nursing by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. These Essentials are core for all master’s programs in nursing and provide the necessary curricular elements and framework, regardless of focus, major, or intended practice setting.
Your master’s program will culminate with two practicum courses in which you will have the opportunity to apply your learnings in real-world settings. You will benefit from the guidance of working clinical staff who serve as preceptors as well as from our expert faculty. Plus, you will be able to complete direct patient care hours in your preferred area of specialty.
As an added benefit, in earning your MSN Nurse Educator degree and gaining the relevant experience, you will be eligible to apply for national certifications including:
For nurse educators, certification establishes nursing education as a specialty area of practice and creates a means for faculty to demonstrate their expertise in this role. It communicates to students, peers, and the academic and health care communities that the highest standards of excellence are being met. By becoming credentialed as a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE), or CNEcl, you serve as a leader and a role model.
In this program, you will:
Official transcripts may be mailed or emailed directly from the granting institution(s) to:
Mailing Address:
Graduate Admissions Office Worcester State University 486 Chandler Street Worcester, MA 01602
Email: gradadmissions@worcester.edu
