Master of Science in Nursing / Nursing Education
East Tennessee State University

Program Details

The online master’s in nursing education from East Tennessee State University is a great program for RNs seeking to advance their educations and satisfy their interest in educating others.  As an added benefit you will be taking your skills, caring attitude, and personal experiences and passing them on to the next generation in a way that only an experienced RN can, helping them to become competent, passionate caregivers.

The curriculum provides a firm foundation in teaching and learning principles, curriculum and program development and evaluation, and methods to evaluate learning.  Courses build on this foundation to prepare competent and confident educators.  All students in this online nursing education program will meet established nurse educator competencies in one of five advanced clinical-focused areas:

  • Adult Health Nursing 
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing 
  • Critical Care Nursing 
  • Women's Health  
  • Perinatal Nursing and Pediatric Nursing

% Online

100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

School Accreditation & Licensing

East Tennessee State University is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

2.5 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)

Application Requirements

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

Additional Info

  • Requires completion of an accredited BSN degree or nursing bridge program
  • Must hold an unencumbered RN license