MSN - Nursing Education
Overview | Admission Requirements | Curriculum Plan Overview
Course Description | Course Sequencing | Course Prerequisites
NOTE: Nursing education graduates are eligible to sit for the NLNAC certification examination after completion of their degree.
Applicants may either apply to the Masters of Science in Nursing Education or the Certificate in Nursing Education program
This program is designed to prepare the nurse for a position in nursing education. It is targeted for those nurses interested in teaching in diploma, associate and baccalaureate degree programs, as well as staff development positions in hospitals, long-term care facilities, community centers, and other settings.
The program was developed for part-time study for those nurses who find it difficult because of work and family responsibilities to commit to fulltime study. The Nursing Education Core Courses can be web enhanced or taught completely on-line. The Graduate Nursing and Advanced Practice Core Courses are taught in a blended format with some classes conducted on campus and some are taught on-line. Current computer hardware and software are required along with computer literacy and Internet service.
The Nursing Education option has been designed so that students can begin their academic study by taking the Nursing Education Core Courses followed by the Graduate Nursing and the Advanced Nursing Practice Core Courses, if they so choose. This flexibility has been provided for those individuals who are currently in a teaching position and would prefer to enroll in courses that would provide them with the educational experiences that would enhance their current role as a nurse educator.
Some students, based on their State Board of Nursing regulations for nurse educators or their personal preference, may want to complete a nursing course with a clinical focus area. This can be done by enrolling in NURS 515: Advanced Practice Nursing Clinical Internship.
The MSN in Nursing Education Track consists of 35 or 38 credits. The total credits for the certificate in Nursing Education are 12 or 15 credits.
For additional information on courses, please see our Graduate Catalog.
Admission Requirements:
Applicants for the Master of Science in Nursing program are referred to the Millersville University Graduate Catalog for general criteria and guidelines to the university.
Specific criteria required by the Nursing Department include:
- Baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing (NLNAC or CCNE).
- Undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. When GPA is below this, provisional acceptance may be considered if the candidate demonstrates graduate study potential by other means.
- Satisfactory performance on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Miller Analogies Test (MAT).
- Satisfactory completion of an undergraduate statistics course (equivalent to Math 130) and a research course in nursing.
- Satisfactory completion of an undergraduate health assessment course; if the course is more than 5 years old the student will be required to complete a refresher course.
- Computer literacy and access to a computer and Internet service.
- Three current academic and/or professional references.
- Licensure as a registered nurse in Pennsylvania or in the state where clinical practice or internship is to be arranged.
- Minimum of one year of clinical experience in nursing.
- Current resume including one clinical experience.
Please Note: Applications that do not include the above data and information may be considered incomplete which may affect the status of the application.
Requirements for Admission to complete a Certificate in Nursing Education
For nurses with a college degree, but who seek further preparation in the specialty are of nursing education.
Admission requirements:
- Baccalaureate or Master's degree (preferably in nursing).
- Grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. When GPA is below this, probational acceptance may be considered if the candidate demonstrates potential by other means.
- Computer literacy and access to a computer and Internet service is required.
- Three current academic and/or professional references.
- Licensure as a registered nurse in Pennsylvania or in the state where clinical practice or internship is to be arranged.
To apply for the Nursing Education Certificate Program, please click on the link below and complete the Application Form or apply on-line.
PLEASE NOTE : Whether you are seeking the Nursing Education Certificate Post-Master's or Post-Baccalaureate, complete the application form. Important: DO NOT apply as a Non-Degree Student.
Curriculum Plan Overview
Course Number |
Course Title |
Student Credits |
Theory Hours |
Total Theory Hours |
Clinical Hours Per Week |
Total Clinical Hours |
501 |
Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Practice |
3 |
3 |
45 |
0 |
0 |
502 |
Research Methodology |
3 |
3 |
45 |
0 |
0 |
503 |
Issues and Roles in Advanced Nursing Practice |
3 |
3 |
45 |
0 |
0 |
511 |
Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice |
3 |
3 |
45 |
0 |
0 |
512 |
Health Assessment & Diagnostic Evaluation for Advanced Practice |
3 |
2 |
30 |
3 |
42 |
513 |
Pharmacology & Alternative Therapeutics in Nursing Practice |
3 |
3 |
45 |
0 |
0 |
514 |
Family Health Nursing |
2 |
2 |
30 |
0 |
0 |
630 |
Effective Teaching: Theories and Methods in Nursing Education |
3 |
3 |
45 |
0 |
0 |
631 |
Measurement and Evaluation in Nursing Education |
3 |
3 |
45 |
0 |
0 |
632 |
Nursing Curriculum and Program Design |
3 |
3 |
45 |
0 |
|
633 |
Nursing Education Internship |
3 |
1 |
15 |
6 |
84 |
698 |
Scholarly Project |
3 |
3 |
45 |
0 |
0 |
Total Credits |
35 |
Optional
515 |
Advanced Practice Nursing Clinical Internship |
3 |
1 |
15 |
6 |
84 |
Total Credits |
3 |
Course Descriptions
Advanced Practice Nursing Clinical Internship
NURS 515 : 3 Credits (1 theory hour; 6 clinical hours/week)
This course provides an opportunity to integrate theory and practice through an intensive internship experience. Seminars will be conducted to discuss current topics related to the clinical focus areas. The students will be guided in the internship by nurses who are active in advanced clinical practice.
Prereq: N511, N512, N513, N514
Effective Teaching: Theories and Methods in Nursing Education
NURS 630 3 Credits
Educational theories and methods are explored in this course. The advantages and challenges of technology-based teaching and learning are presented. Past and future trends in education are discussed. Theory and research finings about the learning process, the nature of the learner and the goals of instruction are discussed.
Measurement and Evaluation in Nursing Education
NURS 631 3 Credits
This course introduces the student to the concepts of measurement and evaluation. Techniques in designing instructional objectives and test items are developed. Grading methods and test analysis are explored. The purpose of program evaluation is emphasized.
Nursing Curriculum and Program Design
NURS 632 3 Credits
This course focuses on curriculum foundations, principles, and issues. Synthesis of knowledge is attained by development of a curriculum/program project.
Nursing Education Internship
NURS 633 3 Credits (1 theory hour; 6 clinical hours/week)
This course provides an opportunity to integrate theory and practice through an intensive internship experience. Focus is o the role of the nurse educator and the learning environment. Seminars will be conducted to discuss current topics related to nursing education. The students will be guided in the internship by nurses who are nurse educators.
Prereq: N630, N631, N632
Course Sequencing
Option 1 - Almost Fulltime - 3 semesters fulltime, 2 semesters parttime- Done in 2 years or 5 semesters.
Fall |
Spring |
Summer |
|
Year 1 |
N 501 Theories (3) N 503 Issues (3) |
N 502 Research (3) N 511 Patho (3) N 630 Effect Teaching |
N 514 Family (2) N 631 Measurement & Eval (3) |
Fall |
Spring |
Summer |
|
Year 2 |
N 512 Health Assess. (3) N 513 Pharmacology (3) N 632 Curriculum & Program (3) |
N 515 Clinical Internship (3) N 698 Scholarly Project (3) N 633 Nsg Ed Internship (3) |
Option 2 - Parttime
Fall |
Spring |
Summer |
|
Year 1 |
N 501 Theories (3) N 503 Issues (3) |
N502 Research (3) N511 Patho (3) |
N514 Family (2) |
Fall |
Spring |
Summer |
|
Year 2 |
N 512 Health Assess. (3) N 513 Pharmacology (3) |
N 515 Clinical Internship (3) N 630 Effect Teaching |
N 631 Measurement & Eval (3) |
Fall |
Spring |
||
Year 3 |
N 632 Curriculum & Program (3) |
N 698 Scholarly Project (3) N 633 Nsg Ed Internship (3) |
Course Prequisites
N515 Advanced Practice Nursing Clinical Internship (optional course)
N511, 512,513,514
N630 Effective Teaching: Theories and Methods in Nursing Education
None
N631 Measurement and Evaluation in Nursing Education
None
N632 Nursing Curriculum and Program Design
None
N633 Nursing Education Internship
N630, 631, 632
