Master of Science in Nursing / Nurse Educator (RN to MSN)
Concordia University Wisconsin & Ann Arbor

Program Details

Nurses can help educate the next generation of nursing professionals with the MSN / Nurse Educator program from Concordia University. This streamlined online RN to MSN degree is designed to help Registered Nurses prepare for advanced nursing roles in less time than traditional BSN and MSN degrees earned separately.

Students are able to take one online course at a time while continuing to work. The curriculum focuses on learning through case studies and hands-on discovery. Nurses in the online nursing education degree program gain skills in advanced practice nursing while also learning specialized teaching skills in evaluation, instructional design, and ethical and legal principles.

Courses examine a range of topics, such as:

  • Healthcare policy and issues
  • Advanced evidence-based nursing practice
  • Healthcare informatics
  • Advanced health assessment for nurse educators
  • Global perspectives in health care

% Online

100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

School Accreditation & Licensing

Concordia University Wisconsin & Ann Arbor is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Associate Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Criminal Background Check, Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV

Additional Info

  • An Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing school
  • Current licensure as a registered nurse in the USA, current CPR certification, and actively working in practice

Restricted States

Alabama, Alaska, California, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Wyoming