Master of Science in Nursing / Education
Indiana State University

Program Details

The online Master of Science in Nursing / Education is prepared to design, provide, and evaluate educational offerings as nurse faculty for university nursing programs, healthcare settings, community groups, and secondary education health career courses.

Clinical placements will be arranged by the student in the state(s) they are licensed.

Graduates will be prepared to meet the NLN certification competencies for excellence as a nurse educator. These competencies include:

  • Facilitate excellence in student learning
  • Facilitate learner development and socialization
  • Apply assessment and evaluation strategies
  • Engage in curriculum design
  • Evaluate program outcomes
  • Function as a change agent and leader
  • Pursue continuous quality improvement
  • Engage in scholarship

% Online

100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)

School Accreditation & Licensing

Indiana State University is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students), Placement Test

Application Requirements

Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent, Criminal Background Check, Interview

Additional Info

  • Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in Nursing from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program; a current, unencumbered RN license; and current CPR certification.
  • Extensive RN experience is preferred but not required.

Restricted States

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Tennessee, West Virginia, Wyoming