Nurse Educator Specialty
This course of study prepares graduates to assume nurse educator and leadership roles that improve health care endeavors. In response to forces in nursing and health care, this specialty prepares a unique graduate who possesses a strong clinical foundation, leadership skills, and extensive knowledge of teaching and learning. Clinical and educational practicums required.
Students enrolled in the Nurse Educator Specialty have the option to enroll in one of the following subspecialties: Cancer Care; Cardiovascular Care; Correctional Health Care; Genetics Care, and Gerontological Care.
Course Sequence
Year 1
Fall Semester
N601 | Theory and Research for Advanced Practice Nursing I | 3 cr |
N603A | Societal Forces for Advanced Practice Nursing | 3 cr |
N613 | Advanced Pathophysiology | 3 cr |
*N620 | Advanced Nursing Science: Teaching and Curriculum Development for Nurse Educators | 3 cr |
Spring Semester
N602 | Theory and Research for Advanced Practice Nursing II | 3 cr |
N603B | Community Service Learning Practicum | 2 cr |
N614 | Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics | 3 cr |
Summer Semester
N615A | Advanced Health Assessment | 3 cr |
N615B | Advanced Health Assessment Practicum | 1 cr |
Year 2
Fall Semester
N621A | Advanced Nursing Science: Adult Care Theory for Nurse Educators | 4 cr |
N621B | Advanced Nursing Science: Clinical Practice for Nurse Educators | 3 cr |
N622 | Advanced Nursing Science: Advanced Instructional Methods for Nurse Educators | 2 cr |
Spring Semester
N623 | Advanced Nursing Science: Identifying and Measuring Outcomes for Nurse Educators | 3 cr |
N624 | Advanced Nursing Science: Systems Leadership for Nurse Educators | 3 cr |
N625B | Advanced Nursing Science: Teaching Practicum for Nurse Educators | 3 cr |
| Total Academic Credits | 42 cr |
Course Descriptions