Nursing Education Post-Master’s Certificate
Rivier University

Program Details

Take your career to the next level with the Nursing Education Post-Master's Certificate from Rivier University.  If you already have a master’s in nursing degree but want to branch out into another area of specialization, this online nurse educator degree may be for you.

The curriculum takes your previous education and experience into account, building on your past as you work toward advancing your future.  The courses prepare you to use these experiences along with your knowledge of nursing to guide the next generation of nurses.  These skills can also be used to help patients and their families have a better understanding of healthcare, healthy habits and disease prevention, and more.  Graduates are prepared for careers in academic settings, such as colleges and universities, hospitals, and community health agencies, as well as clinical practice settings.  Possible careers include:

  • College professors
  • Clinical nursing instructors
  • Nursing program directors
  • Medical-surgical instructors

Students in Rivier’s online nurse educator programs benefit from strong academics, individualized attention, and a focus on active learning.  The qualified and dynamic faculty offer personal advising and are committed to helping students be successful in both their academic and professional lives.

% Online

100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)

School Accreditation & Licensing

Rivier University is accredited by:

New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Master Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

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

Restricted States

California, Iowa, Louisiana, Oregon, Tennessee, Washington, Wyoming