MSN - Nurse Educator
Be the Educator Who Inspires the Next Generation of Nurses!
The MSN Nurse Educator track is for baccalaureate-prepared nurses who are interested in teaching in a variety of settings, including the classroom, simulation, clinical, and online. If you have a sincere interest in improving patient care quality and safety through educating others, a commitment to applying the principles of evidence-based practice to clinical outcomes, and a real passion for helping nursing students and practicing nurses achieve their full potential, the MSN Nurse Educator track is a perfect fit.
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U.S. News & World Report (2024)
Format
Online
Credit Hours
38
Cost
Tuition Per Credit Hour: $750
Credit Hours to Complete: 38
Approximate Cost: $28,500
Why Earn Your MSN - Nurse Educator Degree?
The learning outcomes of the Nurse Educator track are applicable to a variety of settings, which offers students the flexibility to advance their careers as a nursing school faculty member, clinical nurse educator, staff development specialist or community health educator. In addition, upon degree completion, students will be eligible to sit for any of the three Certified Nurse Educator exams offered by the National League for Nursing (NLN). Certification as a Nurse Educator (CNE) brings more job opportunities, greater earning potential, and recognition as a leader in health care education.
About the Program
The MSN Nurse Educator track includes core courses that provide baseline knowledge
of epidemiology, health care systems, nursing theory and research, advanced pathophysiology,
pharmacology, health assessment, and information technology. The curriculum includes
a unique course that focuses on communication, culture, and conflict resolution within
the inter-professional health care team.
Nurse Educator specialty courses provide didactic and practicum experiences that are
based on the National League for Nursing (NLN) competencies of the academic nurse
educator. Through these courses, you will advance your knowledge and skills in educational
philosophies, legal and ethical implications for the educator, learner assessment,
curriculum design, course planning, instructional design, specific teaching-learning
strategies, testing and evaluation, and the educator’s role in interprofessional collaboration.
Nurse Educator certificate
Are you interested in becoming a Nurse Educator and already have an MSN? Consider the Post-Master's Nurse Educator Certificate.
Nurse Educator CertificateReal-life practicum experiences allow you the opportunity to work with an MSN or doctoral-prepared preceptor in advanced nursing practice to develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in a clinical specialty. You will also work with expert nursing faculty to gain hands-on experience in designing, teaching and evaluating educational activities for the learner. You'll graduate with a mix of classroom, clinical and online experience to provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to be an effective educator from day one.
The Student Nurses Association (SNA) is an organization for students in all levels of the nursing program to connect at group meetings and through a variety of community service projects. The group is guided by two full-time nursing faculty members.
The goals of the graduate nursing program are to:
- Prepare registered professional nurses to meet current and future health care needs of populations through advanced nursing practice and transformative leadership grounded in Mercy values.
- Provide a foundation for research or practice-focused doctoral study in nursing.
The MSN program outcomes are to:
- Synthesize knowledge from other disciplines with nursing theory, research and policy to improve health care delivery and outcomes.
- Assume leadership in designing, providing, and coordinating comprehensive care in complex and varied settings.
- Lead initiatives to improve quality, safety, and communication in managing and providing health care.
- Translate evidence into practice to improve patient and population outcomes.
- Evaluate care outcomes through aggregate data analysis and appropriate application of informatics and health care technologies.
- Advocate for patients/populations and health-promoting policies across the health care continuum.
- Apply professional standards within a framework of ethical decision-making and an awareness of personal and professional values and beliefs.
- Practice in collaborative and interdependent relationships with diverse patients, populations, and colleagues across a variety of health care settings.
- Design patient/population-centered and culturally responsive strategies in the delivery of clinical prevention and health promotion services.
- Engage in professional behaviors that promote lifelong learning and accountability for practice while serving as a role model.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and master's degree program in nursing at Saint Xavier University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Because of the rigorous standards necessary to earn and maintain accredited status, CCNE-accredited nursing schools like SXU's School of Nursing give prospective students greater confidence in the education they will receive. Earning a nursing degree from a CCNE-accredited program will also assure employers of the value of your education.
Ranked No. 3 in the Nation for Best Online Graduate Nursing Program (2024) by U.S. News & World Report.
These distinctions help give you confidence in the professional nursing development you will experience as a student at Saint Xavier University, and they will demonstrate the full value of your degree to employers, peers, and patients.
MSN - Nurse Educator Track
- The MSN Nurse Educator track combines asynchronous online learning activities with experiential learning to produce graduates ready to practice in a variety of educational settings.
- The faculty are experienced educators and clinicians who hold doctoral degrees in nursing from a variety of colleges and universities and are passionate about teaching the next generation of nurse educators.
- Small class sizes allow for close interaction with faculty and student colleagues.
- Students will develop a habit of lifelong learning that will prepare them to adapt in the dynamic environments of nursing practice and nursing education.
- With core values of service, integrity, and excellence exemplified throughout the curriculum, students will become more effective advocates for nursing and assets to their profession and communities.
Are You a Good Match?
If you have a sincere interest in improving patient care quality and safety through educating others, a commitment to applying the principles of evidence-based practice to clinical problems, and a real passion for helping nursing students and practicing nurses achieve their full potential, the MSN Nurse Educator track is a perfect fit.
As a student, you can look forward to academic coursework that develops critical reasoning and an understanding of ethics, professionalism, and integrity. Together, these foundational skills will help you develop the skills you need to reach your full potential in nursing education.
Employer Assistance
A 20% clinical partner tuition discount is available to students enrolled in SXU's
graduate program who are employed (40 hours per pay period) in a clinical setting
where our undergraduate students participate in clinicals.
Nurse Faculty Loan Program
The NFLP is a federal loan forgiveness program that supports students to become nurse educators to fill faculty vacancies and increases the number of trained nurses entering the workforce.
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Alumni testimonial
"After an incredibly positive undergraduate experience, I felt fortunate to return to Saint Xavier for my graduate studies. I believe that Saint Xavier empowers nurses to become leaders within their respective units, to use critical thinking and make decisions based on theoretical knowledge and evidence-based practices, and to act with kindness and respect to each patient entrusted into our care. The support that is exhibited by professors and staff at Saint Xavier has been nothing short of impressive. During this unprecedented time of COVID-19, SXU was able to seamlessly keep students on track and utilize new technology to provide experiences that enhanced learning and helped students meet learning objectives. I am proud to be a two-time SXU graduate."