Post-Graduate Nurse Educator Certificate Plan of Study
The PG-NEC curriculum aligns with the National League for Nursing (NLN) Core Competencies for Academic Nurse Educators. The comprehensive design consists of four core courses, totaling 12 graduate credit hours, which include a 1-hour practicum that requires 45 contact hours. The curriculum is delivered in a distance learning format to accommodate busy professionals, and students have the flexibility to complete practicum hours within their geographic location, subject to preceptor availability and final approval by the course instructor.
The curriculum encompasses contemporary teaching strategies with a strong emphasis on the application of evidence-based practices in academic nursing education. Students will engage in innovative teaching and learner centered methods, curriculum design, and assessment strategies to enhance student learning outcomes. The PG-NEC also addresses the unique challenges and responsibilities of the nurse educator role, including professional development, scholarship, and service.
Upon completion of the PG-NEC, graduates will be well-prepared to assume roles in academia, community health, and clinical healthcare agencies, implementing the latest trends in teaching and learning. The PG-NEC also meets the educational eligibility requirements for the NLN Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) and Certified Novice Nurse Educator (CNNE) examinations, ensuring graduates are equipped for professional certification and career advancement.
Complete CNE and CNNE eligibility requirements are available at nln.org
PG-NEC Plan of Study
Deadline for Admission: May 1
Program Delivery Method: Online Distance Learning
Program Length: 12 Total graduate credit hours
Practicum: 1 Graduate Credit hour = 45 contact hours
Option 1: Full Time
Fall Semester
| NU XX - Teaching, Learning, and Technology in Nurse Education | 3 |
| NU XX - Curriculum Development and Program Evaluation | 3 |
| NU XX - Assessment and Evaluation in Nursing Education | 3 |
| NU XX - Nurse Educator Role Transition (2) and Teaching Practicum (1) | 3 |
Total Graduate Credit Hours: 12 and 45 Practicum Hours
Option 2: Part-Time
Fall Semester
| NU XX - Teaching, Learning, and Technology in Nurse Education | 3 |
| NU XX - Curriculum Development and Program Evaluation | 3 |
Spring Semester
| NU XX - Assessment and Evaluation in Nursing Education | 3 |
| NU XX - Nurse Educator Role Transition (2) and Teaching Practicum (1) | 3 |
Total Graduate Credit Hours: 12 and 45 Practicum Hours
Option 3: Part-Time
Fall Semester
| Year 1 |
| NU XX - Teaching, Learning, and Technology in Nurse Education | 3 |
| Year 2 |
| NU XX - Curriculum Development and Program Evaluation | 3 |
Spring Semester
| Year 1 |
| NU XX - Assessment and Evaluation in Nursing Education | 3 |
| Year 2 |
| NU XX - Nurse Educator Role Transition (2) and Teaching Practicum (1) | 3 |
Total Graduate Credit Hours: 12 and 45 Practicum Hours
