Program Details
The MSN in Nursing Education allows nurses to help address the shortage of nursing faculty in higher education and prepare the next generation of nurses. Graduates can pursue teaching positions in academia, healthcare institutions, and the community.
Courses in this Master of Nursing Education online program examine learning theories and curriculum design models. Students will explore philosophies of education while they develop an individual educational philosophy. Graduates will be able to bridge the gap between clinical nursing practice and nursing education.
The curriculum includes discussions of:
- Health assessment for the nurse educator
- Issues and policies in healthcare
- Program design, delivery, and evaluation
- Informatics and instructional technology in health education
Learning Pace
Institution-Paced% Online
100% OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
School Accreditation & Licensing
University of Indianapolis is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended 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
Additional Info
- Must have graduated from a regionally accredited NLN-AC or CCNE nursing program
- Must have a unencumbered RN license with eligibility for licensure in Indiana
- Provide evidence of eight hours of shadowing with an FNP, NNP, or AGNP in a primary care or urgent care setting