This concentration is an option for students interested in the Master of Science in Nursing program.
Shape the future of healthcare
Whether you choose to teach in a classroom or a clinical setting, you’ll help develop the next generation of nurses. In the nurse educator concentration, you'll learn to create curricula and use innovative simulation technologies.
Clinical requirements
You'll complete a minimum of 180 clinical hours in your own geographical area.
Visiting campus
As a nurse educator in the MSN program, you'll need to visit twice. The first is an orientation session. The second is a two-day skills seminar. More details are provided to admitted students.
Applying to the Master of Science in Nursing program
Requirements for admission
To be eligible for consideration into the program, you must:
- meet the SFA Graduate School requirements
- achieve an undergraduate 2.5 GPA or higher overall
- have a valid, unencumbered nursing license
- and be one of the following:
- in your final year of undergraduate work
- holding a bachelor’s degree in nursing from a regionally accredited college or university
- or have 95 or more semester hours of undergraduate work at SFA and be approved as an overlap student.
It's preferred that you also have at least one year of full-time clinical experience as a registered nurse.
Ready to complete your application?
Apply to the Graduate School and submit your official transcripts.
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Nursing education requirementsHow do I earn this online?
Courses are taught online. Clinical hours are completed in your local community.
How long will it take?
Depends on your course load. Take up to six credit-hours per semester.
Is this program accredited?
Yes, by the ACEN.
Application deadline?
Aug. 1
Is a GRE required?
No.
Questions?
Get in touch! We're here to help.
DeWitt School of Nursing
DeWitt School of Nursing Complex, Suite 102