MS Nursing Education

Master of Science Nursing—Education

For nurses who already hold an RN

Degree Overview

Our online master’s in nursing education will prepare you to teach a new generation of nurses. Competencies for this specialty were derived from the NLN Nurse Educator standards and the Masters Essentials for Professional Nursing practice. The coursework will prepare you to become a knowledgeable nurse educator ready to teach in diverse settings.

Who the program is for:

• Registered nurses (RNs) who possess a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN), have a current, unencumbered RN license, and wish to move into nursing education.
• Individuals who can typically spend 15 or more hours per week on their studies.

This program will be flexible and adaptable to your schedule. Click here to learn how your program works.

What You’ll Learn — Areas of Study:

In this online master’s in nursing education, you’ll learn all the essential skills and knowledge needed. This program includes five domains of study, the completion of a capstone project and a 40-hour practicum requirement in nursing education.

• Foundations of Advanced Nursing Practice
• Nurse Educator
• Policy, Organization, and Financing of Healthcare
• Research Fundamentals
• Role Development for Advanced Nursing Practice

The curriculum of this program incorporates mastery of competencies established by the National League for Nursing’s (NLN) Nurse Educator Competencies. The hallmarks of the program include: (a) research-evidence-based course preparation and (b) application to clinical practice in your area of interest.

Total Program: 30 Competency Units (credit equivalents)

More details about your challenging course of study

View the PDF program guide

Answers to your questions
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• Can I complete my program entirely online?
• Is financial aid available?
• How will I complete my degree?

Can I complete my program entirely online?

Because this is a non-clinical degree program, the majority of your projects and assessments can be completed online—when and where it’s most convenient for you—making it ideal for a busy RN’s schedule. However, you will be required to complete applied learning projects in various community and healthcare settings. Speak to an Enrollment Counselor to learn more.

Is financial aid available?

Yes, WGU offers federal financial aid. Loans are available to most students, regardless of financial need. Grants that don’t require repayment are also available for those with financial need. You can check into your financial aid eligibility at any time during the admissions process. Speak to an Enrollment Counselor to learn more or visit the Financial Aid section of the website.

Is financial aid available?

As a WGU student, you take and complete assessments. You’ll prepare for your assessments by engaging various learning resources including textbooks, web tutorials, and ionline courses. You will determine what learning resources are best for you in consultation with your mentor using your personalized Degree Plan. You can learn more by exploring the WGU Experience. Speak to an Enrollment Counselor who can explain this program in greater depth.