M.S. in Nursing - Nurse Educator

The U.S. Department of Labor projects registered nurses will enjoy the largest number of new jobs for any occupation through 2016.* While a bachelor's degree may qualify you for many nursing positions, some nursing career paths require a master's degree—especially for leadership positions that offer higher income potential. Kaplan University's Master of Science in Nursing allows you to study online and earn the necessary credentials to pursue career advancement in administrative, faculty, or staff development roles.† Specializations include nurse administrator and nurse educator.
 
The Master of Science in Nursing/Nurse Educator degree focuses on developing courses and programs that integrate nursing philosophy. Examine the applications and ethical and legal issues related to the use of technology in teaching. Analyze assessment, measurement, and evaluation methods used in nursing education. Prepare for a faculty or educator role in colleges or schools of nursing, continuing education programs, staff development, clinical education, and patient and community education.† Explore strategies for developing effective educational experiences.

This program requires all students possess a current US license as a registered nurse without restriction.

*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition, Registered Nurses, http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos083.htm.

†Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all.

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