Nursing Education, M.S.
[Nursing Education—1203.1]
The Master of Science in Nursing Education degree program is designed for working RNs who hold a bachelor's degree in nursing and want to be an important part of nursing's future by becoming a nurse educator. The program is based in nursing science with a focus on advancing clinical and evidence-based teaching skills and prepares students to teach in college, university, and clinical settings. Students develop expertise through a teaching practicum in an area of choice. Students will master the latest technological advances in education. Working RNs can complete this degree in just 18 months. This is an online program with 136 hours of practice experience.
- B.S. Degree with a nursing major from an accredited program or the equivalent (or completion of our RN-BS). Individuals with a Bachelor's degree in another discipline may be eligible for the RN to MS program.
- Licensure as a professional registered nurse within New York State or the US territories or Canada. Other licensure will be evaluated on an individual basis.
- The equivalent of one-year full-time employment as a professional registered nurse and current position in nursing
- Accumulated grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 on a scale of 4.00
- Successful completion (B minus or higher) of a course in statistics
- Demonstrated proficiency in written communication
Transfer Credit from accredited nursing graduate programs may be considered.
SPECIFICS OF THE NURSING EDUCATION, M.S. DEGREE
Minimum Total Hours: 39
Minimum Requirements: Cumulative GPA of 3.0; no grade less than B-.
Credits in the Program:
- GNSG 6155 (5) Education Theory & Curriculum Development
- GNSG 5300 (5) Nursing Research & Evidence-Based Practice for ANP
- GNSG 6750 (5) Teaching with Technology
- GNSG 5100 (5) Nursing Science & Theory for the Master's Prepared Nurse
- GNSG 6255 (5) Teaching Strategies & Evaluation
- GNSG 5050 (1) Lean Six Sigma for Healthcare
- GNSG 6550 (5) Role of the APN in Transformation of Practice
- GNSG 5530 (5) Advanced Clinical Foundations
- GNSG 6400 (3) Teaching Practicum