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Master of Science in Nursing: Nurse Educator
Step into Your Future as a Certified Nurse Educator

Master of Science in Nursing: Nurse Educator

Online
Plus, a Practicum Near You
CCNE
Accredited
Finish
in Five Semesters
95%
Certification Pass Rate

Study to Train Future Nurses with OHIO's Graduate Nurse Educator Programs

The online MSN Nurse Educator (MSN-NE) and the Post-Graduate Nurse Educator Certificate are for nurses who want to become clinical educators or nursing faculty members. In our programs, you'll practice teaching strategies, create development opportunities, and develop education materials. Practicum experiences occur in academic and direct care settings with qualified preceptors. You'll graduate understanding the concepts and skills needed to sit for the Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) exam.

  • The need for post-secondary teachers is expected to grow 8% between 2022 and 2032.1
  • Health specialties teachers make up the largest share of post-secondary teacher jobs.1
  • Nurse educators can work in primary care offices, school-based health clinics, hospice and homecare practices, retail health clinics, community health clinics and more.

Choose the Nursing Education Program That's Right for You

Ohio University's MSN-NE and Nursing Education Certificate feature online classes plus practicum experience you can complete locally. Choose the option that best suits your career goals and academic experience.

MSN-NE

  • 100% online coursework + practicum hours
  • Duration: 5 semesters
  • Credit hours: 30

Prepare to be a clinical or nursing educator and ready yourself for the CNE exam with a specialized graduate degree.

Post-Graduate Nursing Education Certificate

  • 100% online coursework + practicum hours
  • Duration: 15 weeks
  • Credit hours: 14

Add certification to your existing MSN to become a nursing faculty or a staff educator and prepare for the CNE exam.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

OHIO is committed to offering affordable, competitive tuition and has been recognized for the fourth consecutive year as a best-value university by U.S. News and World Report. We offer financial aid to all students who qualify – our FAFSA® code is 003100.

In addition, alumni and corporate partners are automatically eligible to receive a scholarship of up to 15% through our incentive program for any of the included online graduate degree or certificate programs. Contact our admissions team for more details.

Support for Military-Affiliated Students

Ohio University is a Military Collegiate Purple Star Award® school and has been named one of the nation’s top Military Friendly® schools for over a decade. Our Veteran and Military Student Services Center provides access to programs and services specifically for military members and their families. In addition, student veterans and active military members are eligible to receive an incentive scholarship of up to 15% for eligible online graduate programs.

As an OHIO online student, you can earn credit for select military experience, training or previous college credit. To learn more about the military benefits available to you, contact us today.

It is not the intent of Ohio University to imply an endorsement by any service branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.

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  • Online Learning Experience

    No matter what your career goals are, Ohio University can help you get there. We offer a wide range of online graduate programs specifically for professionals who are ready for their next step. Complete focused courses and maintain your work and personal responsibilities by studying when and where it's convenient for you. As a student, you'll learn alongside fellow leaders and have access to the same expert faculty and leading-edge curriculum as you would on campus.

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  • About the School of Nursing

    The School of Nursing is home to some of the fastest-growing programs in the College of Health Sciences and Professions. We offer innovative and accessible programs, including online MSN and online DNP degrees and on-campus undergraduate nursing programs.

    Accreditation

    The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program and post-graduate APRN certificate programs at Ohio University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Empower Yourself with Nursing and Teaching Expertise

As a nursing student at Ohio University, you'll work closely with expert faculty who are both scholars and practitioners. Study topics in instructional strategies, educational design, assessment and evaluation, and more as you develop the skills and confidence for advanced nursing careers.

Gain Career-Specific Skills Beyond Nursing Practice

With an MSN in Nursing Education or Nursing Education Certificate, you can work in both the classroom and the practice setting to mentor current and future generations of nurses. Our graduates work in an array of settings.

Bring Your Skills to Various Workplaces

  1. Psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals, $106,970 per year2
  2. General medical and surgical hospitals, $106,620 per year2
  3. Colleges, universities and professional schools, $86,900 per year2
  4. Technical and trade schools, $85,580 per year2 

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Sources

  1. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Postsecondary Teachers. Retrieved December 1, 2023, from  https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/postsecondary-teachers.htm.
  2. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2023. Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary. Retrieved August 9, 2024, from  https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/postsecondary-teachers.htm.