Overview
The Master of Science in Nursing – Nursing Education Concentration online program at Northern Kentucky University is designed to prepare you to teach in schools of nursing, hospital education settings and patient education programs. In this 33 credit hour online program, you will have the opportunity to apply instructional theory and teach content to nursing students, practicing nurses and patients.
The nurse education curriculum emphasizes the development of expertise in teaching clinical nursing for a variety of educational settings—and includes didactic, online, simulation, and research-based methods of instruction. Core coursework focuses on fundamentals of theory and research for evidence-based practice, analysis and application of health data for advanced nursing practice, as well as healthcare policy, economics, and population health.
In this program, you will:
- Critically analyze data for practice by integrating knowledge from arts and sciences within the context of nursing's philosophical framework and scientific foundation
- Use evidence-based practice to demonstrate advanced levels of clinical judgment, systems thinking, and accountability while implementing change to improve healthcare outcomes
- Integrate nursing science, educational frameworks, health policy, professional values and principles of business to implement initiatives that facilitate the highest level of advanced nursing practice
- Demonstrate sensitivity to diverse cultures and populations including patients and providers
- Analyze one's own behaviors and institutional practices and policies for coherence with principles of caring
- Demonstrate effective communication in order to facilitate nursing practice at an advanced level
Courses
In order to earn the Master of Science in Nursing – Nursing Education Concentration online, students must complete 11 courses (33 credit hours), which includes four core courses (12 credit hours), and seven concentration courses (21 credit hours). Each course is seven weeks long.
To see the full list of online courses for this program, view courses.
Admissions
The admission process is the first step toward achieving the degree you've been dreaming of. We've streamlined the process to help you apply quickly and easily. Admission requirements for the Master of Science in Nursing – Nursing Education Concentration online program include a 3.0 GPA, valid RN license, and a Bachelor of Science degree. RNs with a non-BSN bachelor's degree are required to complete two prerequisite courses (NRP 471 and NRP 472) for admission into the program.
To learn more about the admission requirements for this program, view admissions.
Please review the Program Map to determine eligibility of this program in your state.
Tuition
We understand that it can be a challenge to juggle work, classes, life, and finances. Tuition for the Master of Science in Nursing – Nursing Education Concentration online program is affordably priced, and all fees are included in the total tuition cost. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify.
To learn more about the tuition for this program, view tuition.
Calendar
For the convenience of our Master of Science in Nursing – Nursing Education Concentration online students, multiple start dates are offered during the academic calendar year. Students should consider application deadline dates, turn in all of their documents, register, and pay tuition for their desired program start date.
To see the full calendar of upcoming start dates for this program, view calendar.
[close-]Courses
For the Master of Science in Nursing – Nursing Education Concentration online program, the curriculum is comprised of 11 courses covering 33 credit hours, including four core courses (12 credit hours), and seven concentration courses (21 credit hours).
Students must take the following courses:
MSN 600: Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice and Research
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Examination, critique, and evaluation of the theoretical foundations of nursing practice. Appraisal of diverse scholarly resources to inform advanced nursing practice. Identification of a research problem with development of a research question.
DNP 800: Theory and Research for EBP
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Identification, critique, analysis, synthesis, application and evaluation of evidence to support clinical and organizational practices. This course will provide students with knowledge to utilize evidence and theoretical concepts in nursing practice and healthcare systems.
DNP 816: Analysis and Application of Health Data for Advanced Nursing Practice (ANP)
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Understanding and analysis of health data for application to evidence based nursing practice for public health, health promotion, clinical prevention, and population health. Emphasis is placed on the use of health data and the best evidence in the application and evaluation of recommendations to improve health outcomes.
MSN 601: Health Care Policy and Economics in Population Health
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Explores health care issues, policies and economic factors influenced by technological, social, economic, and political factors; availability of and access to health care for varied populations; social distribution of health care, actions for dealing with health care dilemmas, federal and state regulatory programs, and health care financing will be examined.
Students must take the following courses:
MSN 613: Pathopharmacology for Nurse Educators
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to build on existing knowledge of the nursing educator student in human physiology and pharmacologic principles and the relationship between the two as they relate to patient care.
MSN 614L: Physical Assessment for Nurse Educators
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
An online and clinical course that focuses on the development of advanced skills in physical assessments for nurse educators. 50 hours of direct patient care hours required.
CHP 500: Teaching and Learning in Healthcare Education
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Characteristics and learning styles of diverse populations of healthcare learners are examined. A variety of teaching methods that can be utilized by healthcare providers to promote optimal learning in different education settings including the online environment are presented and analyzed.
CHP 601: Assessment and Evaluation of the Healthcare Learner
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Use and interpretation of student assessments, various testing strategies, psychometric analysis including test item analysis, performance evaluation, and course mapping for healthcare students.
CHP 602: Curriculum Development and Evaluation for Healthcare Programs
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Contemporary and traditional aspects of curriculum planning and design as applied to healthcare education will be explored. Various topics include philosophy, educational theory, learning objectives and outcomes, curriculum designs, and programmatic evaluations.
CHP 603: Role of the Healthcare Educator
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Topics and issues for the healthcare educator, researcher, and leader are examined. Selected issues affecting healthcare education will be explored.
MSN 670L: Nurse Educator Capstone
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Practicum synthesizing content from all previous courses in the Nursing Educator Concentration; incorporation of nursing and educational theories; curriculum development, teaching and learning strategies; evaluation and assessment; the role of an educator; and EBP will be utilized to complete a comprehensive project within a selected educational setting. 150 hours clinical.
Admissions
The admission process is the first step toward earning your degree online. Find out the requirements for the Master of Science in Nursing – Nursing Education Concentration online, what additional materials you should send, and where you need to send them.
MSN – NED Online Requirements
- Complete online application and pay $40 non-refundable application fee.
- If you are an NKU alumni or active/veteran military member your application fee will be waived. Simply submit the online application without payment of the application fee. The fee will be waived when your credentials are verified. No further action is required on your end.
- Official transcripts of all undergraduate academic work
- Verification of your current, unencumbered RN license with expiration date in the state in which you are licensed and practice.
- Bachelor of Science degree from an ACEN, CCNE or CNEA accredited program of nursing.
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0
- 1,000 hours of work experience. Verification form, click here.
- Undergraduate course in statistics with a grade of C or better
- RNs with a non-nursing bachelor’s degree may apply to the MSN by meeting all of the above criteria except a BSN. Additionally, they must successfully complete the following courses prior to beginning the MSN courses:
- NRP 471 – Concepts of Professional Nursing
- NRP 472 – Nursing Research or an equivalent undergraduate research course.
If you need to submit official documents by mail, send them to:
NKU Office of Graduate Education302 Lucas Administrative Center
Highland Heights, KY 41099
Or email documentation to graduate@nku.edu
Have a question? Call us at 800-985-7215 800-985-7215.
[close-]Tuition
The following is the tuition breakdown for students pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing – Nursing Education Concentration degree online. The tuition is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included in the total tuition cost.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Required Fees | Total With Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSN – Nursing Education | $621 | $562 | $21,055 |
Scholarships may be available. For more information, contact your enrollment specialist.
Tuition is subject to change at any time.
[close-]Calendar
For the Master of Science in Nursing – Nursing Education Concentration Online
| Session | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Deadline | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2 | March 18, 2019 | March 4, 2019 | March 11, 2019 | March 13, 2019 | March 18, 2019 | May 3, 2019 |
| Summer 1 | May 13, 2019 | April 29, 2019 | May 6, 2019 | May 8, 2019 | May 13, 2019 | June 28, 2019 |
| Summer 2 | July 1, 2019 | June 17, 2019 | June 24, 2019 | June 26, 2019 | July 1, 2019 | August 16, 2019 |
| Fall 1 | August 19, 2019 | August 7, 2019 | August 12, 2019 | August 15, 2019 | August 19, 2019 | October 4, 2019 |
| Fall 2 | October 16, 2019 | October 4, 2019 | October 9, 2019 | October 12, 2019 | October 16, 2019 | December 6, 2019 |
| Spring 1 | January 13, 2020 | January 2, 2020 | January 6, 2020 | January 9, 2020 | January 13, 2020 | February 28, 2020 |
| Spring 2 | March 16, 2020 | March 4, 2020 | March 9, 2020 | March 12, 2020 | March 16, 2020 | May 1, 2020 |
| Summer 1 | May 11, 2020 | April 29, 2020 | May 4, 2020 | May 7, 2020 | May 11, 2020 | June 26, 2020 |
| Summer 2 | June 29, 2020 | June 17, 2020 | June 22, 2020 | June 25, 2020 | June 29, 2020 | August 14, 2020 |
