Nurse Educator Certificate

Certificate Program

Nurse Educator Certificate

Careers

Graduates of this program are prepared to teach health care providers enrolled in a variety of educational programs, including those at the vocational, associate and baccalaureate levels, as well as in health care environments.

Program Highlights

• U.S. News and World Report ranked our program 34th in Best Online Nursing Programs 2014.

• We are nationally accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791, http://www.ccneaccreditation.org/ (CCNE).

Admission Requirements

In addition to the general requirements for admission to the College of Graduate Studies and Research, applicants for regular admission to the M.S.N. program must file a separate departmental application through the Nursing Centralized Application System (NursingCAS) to the Department of Nursing and meet the following criteria:

• Acceptance into the College of Graduate Studies and Research. *
• Be a U.S. citizen or hold permanent residency status in the U.S.
• Reside in the state of Texas. **
• Baccalaureate degree in nursing from a program accredited by the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
• Overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 or higher on a 4.00 scale.***
• Undergraduate statistics course (3 SCH) completed with a grade of “C” or higher. (Junior or Senior level statistics within 5 years is recommended but not required).
• Applicant must have one (1) year of recent clinical experience as a Registered Nurse if applying for the Family Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current, unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Texas required. **
• Three references (academic, professional or clinical) addressing your ability to succeed in graduate school.
• Complete a Personal Statement describing (a) why you are choosing to become a Family Nurse Practitioner or Nurse Educator, (b) your plans upon completing the graduate program, (c) how your current work experience will enhance your graduate school experience, and (d) how you plan to manage your time due to the demands of program, work, and/or family life. (Less than 800 words).
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)/resume.

*In accordance with College of Graduate Studies and Research admission requirements, applicants from a foreign country whom English is not their first language, must also include official scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) taken within the last two years.

**M.S.N. curriculum requiring practicums are required to be completed in Texas.

***When an applicant’s GPA is below 3.00, but between 2.75 and 2.99, and if the applicant has achieved a 3.00 GPA in the last 60 hours of undergraduate work, the applicant may be granted provisional admission.

Prior to first clinical course, graduate students must have the following on file in the nursing office:

• Current CPR (professional level) certification.
• Evidence of meeting state-mandated immunization requirements.
• Proof of current health insurance.
• Drug screen and/or background check if required by clinical agency.

Clinical sites may require background checks and drug screens before allowing students to participate in clinical experiences.

Prerequisites

You must have completed a Master of Science in Nursing degree program before you are eligible to enroll in this certificate program.

Application Deadlines

Fall: June 1

Courses

This program requires a 3.0 cumulative grade point average with no grade lower than a “B.” All courses must be completed in residence.

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