Nursing Degrees Online

The nurse educator M.S.N. program prepares nurses as teachers in collegiate programs, in associate or bachelor’s degree nursing education. Students acquire knowledge and skills in teaching that enables them to work effectively with students, patients and consumers. Students complete a preceptored practicum that is individually tailored to student goals and exposes them to all aspects of the faculty academic and clinical teaching role.

Required Core Courses (7 credits)

NURS6600
Introduction to Advanced Nursing Practice:Philosophy & Theories 3
NURS7701
Theory Development and Advanced Research 3
NURS7752
Master Project Seminar 1

Advanced Nursing Educator Courses (25 credits)
NURS7702
Advanced Pathophysiology 3
NURS7705
Educational and Learning Theory 3
NURS7706
Teaching Strategies for the Learning Environment 3
NURS7713
Curriculum Development and Theory 3
NURS7714
Measurement and Evaluation 3
NURS7717
Teaching Practicum 4
NURS7771
Seminar in Nursing Education 3

Total 32

The University of St. Francis, College of Nursing and Allied Health Teaching in Nursing Certificate Program is designed to enhance the knowledge and effectiveness of nurse educators. There is a growing need for nurse educators in clinical agencies and in nursing schools. This education program is designed for:
baccalaureate prepared nurses wo are clinical educators for patients, nurses, and members of the health care team and
master’s prepared nurses who wish to pursue an academic position in a nursing school or enhance their expertise as nurses educators.

The Nursing Education program consists of nine semester hours of course work including a teaching practicum. It may be applied toward the completion of your MSN.

Courses include:
Teaching Strategies (NURS 643)
Focuses on teaching/learning theory, strategies and use of technology
Nursing Education Seminar (NURS 644)
Focuses on faculty role and responsibilities in instructional delivery, didactic and clinical teaching, and test construction and evaluation.
Nursing Education Practicum (NURS 645)
Explores various aspects of the faculty roles including advising, curriculum development, research, and professional development. Includes teaching experiences in a chosen area of nursing education.

The Nurse Educator curriculum option prepares nurses to teach in schools of nursing, continuing education programs, staff development, clinical education or patient education. Curriculum focuses on learning theory, teaching methods, curriculum development and evaluation. Fieldwork experiences are individualized and focus on the nurse educator role in community colleges or universities, hospitals, ambulatory care and community settings.

Students in this curriculum option gain competencies in:
Applying theories and methods of teaching and learning.
Identifying learning needs.
Developing curriculum and educational programs.
Evaluating learning and performance in clinical and academic settings.
In online learning.
Graduates function as educators and leaders in clinical education, academic institutions, health care settings and community agencies.

The University of St. Francis, College of Nursing and Allied Health Teaching in Nursing Certificate Program is designed to enhance the knowledge and effectiveness of nurse educators. There is a growing need for nurse educators in clinical agencies and in nursing schools. This education program is designed for:
baccalaureate prepared nurses wo are clinical educators for patients, nurses, and members of the health care team and
master’s prepared nurses who wish to pursue an academic position in a nursing school or enhance their expertise as nurses educators.

The Nursing Education program consists of nine semester hours of course work including a teaching practicum. It may be applied toward the completion of your MSN.

Courses include:
Teaching Strategies (NURS 643)
Focuses on teaching/learning theory, strategies and use of technology
Nursing Education Seminar (NURS 644)
Focuses on faculty role and responsibilities in instructional delivery, didactic and clinical teaching, and test construction and evaluation.
Nursing Education Practicum (NURS 645)
Explores various aspects of the faculty roles including advising, curriculum development, research, and professional development. Includes teaching experiences in a chosen area of nursing education.

Three nursing science clinical laboratories are located on the third floor of the college of health and human services building. The laboratories support the curriculum through encouraging participation and self-direction that give purpose to learning. Theory integrated into practice is facilitated by a combination of nursing practice simulations and instructional materials. Simulations in the laboratories actively involve the learner and foster accountability and self-responsibility. Use of the laboratories promotes self-evaluation and self-awareness in a supportive environment. Nursing students as well as students from other disciplines may use the labs to observe, prepare assignments, or practice skills.

The clinical laboratories provide space and equipment for students to practice psychomotor skills required for patient care, such as bathing, bedmaking, administering injections, and inserting and regulating intravenous solutions (IVs). Mannequins and other simulation scenarios are used for practicing a variety of situations and procedures, such as IVs, injections, catheterization, and nasogastric tubes. Student group learning is facilitated through use of videos, smartboards and other wireless technology available in the labs. Faculty are available to answer questions and clarify issues.

The Learning Resource Center available to all students in the college of health and human services provides resources related to media-assisted learning activities. Located on the first floor of the college of health and human services, the resource center consists of networked personal computers, interactive video disc (IVD) workstations, and video machines. Coursework is prepared using computer-assisted instruction, CD-ROM, videos, or the World Wide Web. Classroom time is used more effectively, building on information students have assimilated through media-assisted instruction.