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Master's in Nursing

"Gonzaga's Nursing program is wonderfully flexible for those with work, family or health challenges."

— Lynda Arnold

Nursing Education - Master's Degree

The Gonzaga Nursing Educator Program
- Educating the Next Generation of Nurse Educators. -

Our master degree in nursing education MSN program helps prepare you to work as a nursing educator in bachelor's and associate's programs, healthcare staff development, continuing education programs, or community education programs. Through the nursing education specific coursework, you'll learn how to create curricula, and plan, revise, implement and evaluate programs. The program also covers advanced nursing practice.

Nurse Educators are found in both the university setting and the practice setting. Nurse Educators prepare the current and future generation of nurses, or help educate the community on best practices or health concerns.

Master Degree in Nursing Education Curriculum

As part of the master degree in nursing education curriculum, you will develop an area of clinical specialization, as well as learn the vital skills in curriculum development, teaching / learning strategies, and evaluation. Particular emphasis is placed on tailoring content and presentation to your needs. Practicum experiences can take place in a variety of educational settings.

The online MSN Nurse Educator specialization requires 36 credit hours of graduate coursework. View the nursing education curriculum.

Nurse Educators are In-Demand

A 2007 study of nursing schools conducted by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing showed that 71.4% of respondents had nursing faculty shortages. A lack of Nurse Educators is often cited as a contributing factor to the nursing shortage faced by most states.

Nurse Educators combine clinical expertise, with a passion for teaching, into rewarding careers in nurse education. By becoming a nurse educator, you can experience the excitement of teaching and learning with students and have a direct impact on the lives of others.

Accreditation

Our master's specialization in nursing education is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). CCNE ensures the quality and integrity of nursing programs, by assessing and identifying programs that engage in effective educational practices. Additionally, Gonzaga University is regionally accredited by the Northwestern Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) and is a member of the Jesuit Education Network.

A Top Tier Education

Gonzaga University has been ranked one of the top universities in the West for 16 years by U.S. News and World Report. In addition, The Princeton Review and Forbes Magazine have separately ranked us one of the nation's best universities.

To learn more about our online MSN degree in nursing education, request more information or speak with one of our admissions advisors at 866-295-3105.