Program Details
The Nurse Educator track of Northwestern State’s Master of Science in Nursing program provides learning opportunities for registered nurses to build on their bachelor’s nursing education. Graduates of this online Nurse Educator program will have the professional knowledge and skills necessary to excel in advanced nursing roles.
Coursework and practicum experiences prepare students to make significant contributions to the improvement of healthcare and the advancement of nursing practice. Students can choose from three concentrations within the Nurse Educator degree track:
- Maternal-Child Nursing
- Adult Gerontology Nursing
- Adult Gerontology Critical Care Nursing
% Online
100% OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
School Accreditation & Licensing
Northwestern State University of Louisiana is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeAdmission Tests
ACT/SATApplication Requirements
Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s)
Additional Info
- Must have a bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited institution and a current unencumbered, unrestricted RN license
- Must have undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or higher; GPA of 2.75 or higher on last 60 credit hours; or GRE score of 284 or higher