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Associate Program
777 Education Building
601 25th Ave. S.
Minneapolis MN 55454
(651) 690-7712

Baccalaureate Program
J218 Whitby Hall
2004 Randolph Ave.
St. Paul MN 55105
(651) 690-6585

Master's Program
J218 Whitby Hall
2004 Randolph Ave.
St. Paul MN 55105
(651) 690-6596

College of St. Catherine
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Nurse Educator Nurse Practitioner

The Nurse Educator Concentration prepares nurses to assume the advanced nursing role of educator in positions as faculty in academic settings and nurse educators in health care organizations. Evidence-based course content focuses on principles of the education process; assessment of learning styles, needs, and characteristics of diverse learners; and appropriate, effective, and innovative instructional techniques and strategies. Emphasis is on designing dynamic curricula and programs that are flexible and relevant in a challenging and changing environment. Ethical, legal, and leadership dimensions of the nurse educator role are critically analyzed. The practicum component provides students with opportunities to integrate advanced knowledge and experiential learning.

Course work in the Nurse Educator Concentration promotes the development of competent and confident nurse educators who respect, guide, support, and facilitate learners in a variety of settings. Ultimately, these nurse educators become exemplars of excellence, engaging with intention, acting with justice, and serving with compassion.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Students in the Nurse Educator Concentration complete 34 credits and enroll in course work part-time (1 course/term). The Nurse Educator Concentration Coordinator works with students to develop an individualized plan of study.

YEARS TO COMPLETE CONCENTRATION
Students in the Nurse Educator Concentration are expected to complete the concentration in 7 years.

CURRICULUM
Core Courses
NURS 6000 Theoretical Formulations in the Discipline of Nursing, 4 credits
NURS 6060 Research in the Discipline of Nursing, 4 credits
NURS 8000 Scholarly Project, 2 credits

Concentration Courses
NURS 6690 Nurse as Educator, 4 credits
NURS 6790 Inclusivity in Nursing Education, 4 credits
NURS 7450 Instructional Technology, 4 credits
NURS 7550 Curriculum Design in the Discipline of Nursing, 4 credits
NURS 7600 Evaluation and Educational Measurement, 4 credits
NURS 7650 Designing Systems to Support Change in Education, 4 credits

For more information about the Nurse Educator Concentration, please see this FAQsdocument and Program Planning Sheet:



If you have questions or would like additional information about the Nurse Educator Concentration, please call Graduate Admission at 651.690.6933 or the Department of Nursing at 651.690.6596. Thank you!

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