Nurse Education, Post-Master's Certificate
Â鶹´«Ã½'s post-master's certificate in nursing education provides an opportunity for coursework and practicum experience in nursing education.
All four educator courses are offered online with attention to building a learning community with a culture of sharing and support. Students who complete the post-masters certificate program will meet the eligibility requirement to sit for the National League for Nursing's CNE Exam for Nurse Educators.
The Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing is renowned for excellence in nursing education. U.S. News and World Report consistently ranks our graduate programs as top programs in their Best Graduate Schools survey.
Curriculum Overview
Attention to the development of the educator role is threaded through each course and culminates in the development of an educator portfolio including a personal philosophy of teaching, a research plan and examples of teaching products.
Fieldwork and Research Opportunities
A nursing practicum allows students in the certificate in nursing education program to create a unique teaching practicum experience with faculty supervision and guidance. Seminar activities are aimed at helping students make a successful transition into teaching.
Careers
The School of Nursing's nurseÌýeducator certificate prepares graduates with the skills to teach in baccalaureate, associate or diploma nursing programs.
Admission Requirements
The Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing adheres to the principles of a holistic admission process in which selection criteria are broad-based and linked to our University’s and school’s mission and goals. While we do consider academic metrics, we also look at applicant experiences, attributes, potential for success, and how applicants may contribute to the school’s learning environment and to the profession.
Licensure Disclosure
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- A currently active, unencumbered, registered nurse designation in the country of residence.
- Education:
- A graduate degree in nursing with major emphasis on nursing educationÌýor
- A graduate degree in nursing plus a post-master's certificate in nursing educationÌýor
- A graduate degree in nursing (M.S.N. or M.S.N.-NP) andÌýnine or more credit hours of graduate-level education coursesÌýor
- AÌýpost baccalaureate certificate in nursing education
- Experience:
- Currently within the first three years of practice as an academic nurse educator.
Requirements for International Students
International students on F1 or J1 student visas are not eligible for admission, as the program is conducted entirely online.
Review Process
Applicants for admission to this program are considered individually.
Tuition
| Tuition | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Graduate Tuition | $1,370 |
Additional charges may apply. Other resources are listed below:
Information on Tuition and Fees
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Financing for this program may be available through grants, scholarships, loans (federal and private) and institutional financing plans. For price estimates, please review the SLU Cost Calculator.
The Â鶹´«Ã½ Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing offers scholarship and graduate research assistantship opportunities to eligible graduate students. Additionally, most nursing students will participate in a tuition assistance program provided through their employer.
For more information, visit the Office of Student Financial Services.
Accreditation
The Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing is fully approved by the Missouri State Board of Nursing.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice at the Valentine School of Nursing are accredited by the and approved by the . To achieve its educational objectives, the school uses the hospitals within SSM Health and many health care organizations in the greater St. Louis area.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ±·±«¸é³§Ìý5560 | Evidence-Based Approaches for the Nurse Educator | 2 |
| ±·±«¸é³§Ìý5570 | Curriculum Development in Nurse Education | 2-3 |
| ±·±«¸é³§Ìý5580 | Instructional Strategies and Evaluation in Nurse Education | 2 |
| ±·±«¸é³§Ìý5590 | Practicum in Nursing Education | 2 |
| Total Credits | 8-9 | |
Continuation Standards
Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 in all graduate/professional courses.
For additional admission questions, please contact the School of Nursing's recruitment and enrollment staff:
Undergraduate Inquiries
314-977-8995Ìý
slunurse@slu.eduÌý
Graduate Inquiries
314-977-8976Ìý
gradnurse@slu.edu