MSN in Nursing Education ONLINE
This online program is designed to prepare you to become an effective and influential nurse educator at the advanced practice level.
Program Overview
Gain insights into our online MSN in Nursing Education program
The Master of Science in Nursing in Nursing Education online program at Northeastern State University can be completed in as few as 12 months through 7-week courses and six start dates each year. Coursework is 100% online, and the program will give you the knowledge and credentials you need to plan curriculum and facilitate learning.
You will learn to not only teach in diploma, practical nursing, associate, and baccalaureate degree nursing programs, but to also provide continuing nursing education (CNE) in academic, clinical and healthcare settings.
Coursework for the Nursing Education online option is aligned with the core competencies set by the National League for Nursing (NLN). Courses include Nurse Educator Role Development, Curriculum Development, Assessment & Evaluation in Nursing Education, and Facilitating Learning for Healthcare Professionals.
Core MSN coursework expands your knowledge base in cultural perspectives, advanced research and evidence-based practice as well as current issues and trends facing professional nursing practice. You will also have the opportunity to demonstrate synthesis of nursing education competencies through a capstone master's project or thesis.
Coursework for this 32 credit-hour program is delivered 100% online with an embedded practicum in which you will work with a mentor as you complete 200 hours in the field.
As a graduate of this online MSN in Nursing Education program, you will be prepared to assume faculty or clinical instructor positions in schools of nursing or staff development positions in healthcare institutions.
In this online nursing education program, you will actively:
- Create collaborative partnerships with healthcare colleagues in selected nursing roles
- Synthesize specialized knowledge and theories from nursing and other disciplines into advanced nursing practice
- Apply expanded research knowledge, critique skills and evidence-based practice relevant to advanced nursing practice
- Demonstrate leadership in nursing practice to initiate change and to improve the quality, safety and outcomes for individuals, populations and systems
- Value social, cultural, political, legal and ethical influences that impact nursing practice
- Manage information, technology and resources effectively
- Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for professional nursing practice and lifelong learning
- Create collaborative partnerships with healthcare colleagues in selected nursing roles
- Synthesize specialized knowledge and theories from nursing and other disciplines into advanced nursing practice
- Apply expanded research knowledge, critique skills and evidence-based practice relevant to advanced nursing practice
- Demonstrate leadership in nursing practice to initiate change and to improve the quality, safety and outcomes for individuals, populations and systems
- Value social, cultural, political, legal and ethical influences that impact nursing practice
- Manage information, technology and resources effectively
- Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for professional nursing practice and lifelong learning
Potential nursing education careers:
- RN Clinical Instructor
- Nurse Educator
- Director of Nursing Education
- Faculty or clinical instructor position at nursing school
- Staff development at healthcare institutions
- RN Clinical Instructor
- Nurse Educator
- Director of Nursing Education
- Faculty or clinical instructor position at nursing school
- Staff development at healthcare institutions
The baccalaureate and master's programs in nursing at Northeastern State University, located in Tahlequah, OK, are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Contact ACEN by mail at 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, Georgia, by phone at 404-975-5000 or visit acenursing.org. The BSN program has continuing accreditation through fall 2024, and the MSN program's initial accreditation is active through fall 2025.
Also available:
Northeastern State University offers a variety of nursing programs online. Check out our other nursing online programs.
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TUITION AND FEES
Find out how and when to pay your tuition
Northeastern State University strives to offer a high-quality education at an affordable price. The pay-by-the-course tuition cost for the MSN in Nursing Education online degree program is priced with the working student in mind. Financial aid may also be available for students who qualify.
Tuition breakdown:
Master of Science in Nursing in Nursing Education Online Program Tuition and Fees
| In-State Per Credit Hour | In-State Total Program Costs |
|---|---|
| $370.40* | $11,852.80* |
| Out-of-State Per Credit Hour | Out-of-State Total Program Costs |
|---|---|
| $371.40* | $11,884.80* |
*Tuition for the MSN online is $11,852.80 in-state, and $11,884.80 out-of-state. Tuition includes required fees and is current as of Fall 2019. Tuition and fees are subject to change.
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Discover the milestones that will guide your student journey
Northeastern State University offers six start dates throughout the year, so you can begin courses at a time that is convenient for you. You should know all relevant deadlines for admission, such as the application date and required documents deadline. After those steps are completed, you must register for classes and pay for tuition by the payment due date.
Now enrolling:
| Session | Course Start | App Deadline | Doc Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Course End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2 | 3/6/23 | 2/27/23 | 2/27/23 | 3/1/23 | 3/6/23 | 4/28/23 |
| Summer 1 | 5/8/23 | 5/1/23 | 5/1/23 | 5/3/23 | 5/8/23 | 6/22/23 |
| Summer 2 | 6/26/23 | 6/19/23 | 6/19/23 | 6/21/23 | 6/26/23 | 8/10/23 |
| Fall 1 | 8/14/23 | 8/7/23 | 8/7/23 | 8/9/23 | 8/14/23 | 9/29/23 |
| Fall 2 | 10/9/23 | 10/2/23 | 10/2/23 | 10/4/23 | 10/9/23 | 12/1/23 |
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Admissions
Know the steps to being admitted to our online nursing education program
The admission process is the first step toward earning your online degree at Northeastern State University.
Applicants to the NSU MSN in Nursing Education online program must hold a current, unencumbered RN license, along with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from a nationally accredited nursing program with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Admission Requirements:
- Current, unencumbered RN license
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from a nationally accredited nursing program (ACEN, NEA, or CCNE) and regionally accredited college or university
- Cumulative 2.5 GPA in undergraduate coursework or 3.0 GPA in nursing coursework
MSN in Nursing Education Online Admission Requirements
- Completed application
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from a nationally accredited nursing program (ACEN, NEA or CCNE) and regionally accredited college or university
- Official transcripts
- A cumulative GPA of 2.5 on all undergraduate coursework or a 3.0 GPA on nursing coursework
- Current, unencumbered RN license
Required Credentials:
Students are required to upload their credentials into the CastleBranch website, which is a third party vendor. Items to submit include the following:
- RN License
- Immunization Record which includes PPD, 2 MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, TDaP, and annual Influenza
- Both sides of current signed American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR card or eCard
- Professional liability insurance policy face sheet
- National Background Check and Drug Test
Supplemental Information Needed for Credential Documentation
- Health Policy Information (PDF) Further details regarding immunization requirements
- Hepatitis B Declination (PDF) Only required if declining the Hepatitis B series
- Varicella Statement (PDF) For documenting varicella immunity by history
- Professional Liability Insurance Companies (PDF) Further details regarding professional liability insurance company options
- Drug Test Information (PDF) Additional Information regarding drug testing
Instructions for Using CastleBranch:
- Go to CastleBranch
- Follow screen prompts and utilize supplemental forms above as needed for meeting CastleBranch requirements
Mail official documents to the address below or email to:
[email protected]
601 N. Grand Ave.
Tahlequah, OK 74464
Courses
Read about our online Master of Science in Nursing education classes
Students in the MSN in Nursing Education online program at Northeastern State University must complete a total of 11 courses (32 credit hours), comprised of six core courses (18 credit hours), a practicum (2 credit hours, 200 hours of field work) and four Nursing Education option courses (12 credit hours).
