Master of Science in Nursing in Nurse Educator Online
Help alleviate the critical nursing shortage by educating the next generation of nurses. Create opportunities for more people to serve their communities through the field of healthcare.
Program Overview
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The nationwide nursing shortage is fueled not by a lack of nursing school applicants but by a scarcity of nurse educators. The ACEN-accredited Master of Science in Nursing in Nurse Educator online program will advance your own career, enable many others to achieve their own professional goals, and increase quality healthcare access especially in rural and small communities.
Learn to create engaging lessons in a rapidly changing educational landscape and complex healthcare environment. MSN – Nurse Educator curriculum is aligned to the NLN’s Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) standards, with practice assessments part of the accelerated online courses. Small classes are taught by supportive faculty, and clinical placement assistance may be available.
In this online nursing program, you will:
- Learn how to implement/apply evidence-based teaching and learning strategies in classroom, clinical, and skills lab environments that promote student engagement
- Examine assessment and evaluation methods to enhance student learning and program outcomes
- Explore principles of curriculum and program design to create a learner-centered educational environment
- Conceptualize, plan, and submit a research study relevant to a nursing education issue
- Learn how to implement/apply evidence-based teaching and learning strategies in classroom, clinical, and skills lab environments that promote student engagement
- Examine assessment and evaluation methods to enhance student learning and program outcomes
- Explore principles of curriculum and program design to create a learner-centered educational environment
- Conceptualize, plan, and submit a research study relevant to a nursing education issue
This online MSN program prepares you for roles such as:
- Nurse Educator
- Clinical Nurse Leader
- Clinical Educator
- Nursing Faculty
- Assistant/Associate Professor
- Adjunct Faculty
- Nurse Educator
- Clinical Nurse Leader
- Clinical Educator
- Nursing Faculty
- Assistant/Associate Professor
- Adjunct Faculty
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Emporia State offers graduate nursing degree programs in a convenient online format. Explore all of our online nursing programs.
Accreditation
The master's programs in nursing at Emporia State University are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Tuition
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ESU strives to offer the best educational value to our students. Tuition for the MSN in Nurse Educator online degree program is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program* |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSN – Nurse Educator | $400 | $1,200 | $13,200 |
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
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The MSN in Nurse Educator program is delivered in an online format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year. Choose the start date that’s best for you.
| 7 week courses | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025, Session I | 8/18/25 | 8/4/25 | 8/7/25 | 8/11/25 | 8/14/25 |
| Fall 2025, Session II | 10/14/25 | 9/30/25 | 10/3/25 | 10/7/25 | 10/10/25 |
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Admissions
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Your journey begins here! The admission process is the first step toward earning your degree. Be sure to get familiar with these requirements to enroll in the MSN in Nurse Educator online program.
Admission Requirements:
- BSN degree
- Current RN license
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
Online MSN in Nurse Educator Admission Requirements
- Bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) degree from a regionally accredited institution. BSN program must be accredited by a national nursing accrediting organization such as ACEN, CCNE, or CNEA.
- Current unencumbered registered nurse (RN) license
- Minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher in the last 60 hours of study or an overall GPA average of no less than a 3.0 for a completed master's degree
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended
- Nonrefundable application fee of $50
- No GRE is required
- All online students must complete an ID Verification form. It is strongly encouraged that students complete this form by the admissions document deadline and required no later than the first day of class. This form can be accessed directly through the Graduate Application Portal. Students that do not complete the form by the first day of class could potentially be dropped from all classes.
Official transcripts from all institutions attended can be submitted via a secure electronic service offered by the issuing institution to [email protected] or by selecting Emporia State University on the transcript request form, mailed (or overnighted) to:
Emporia State University
Graduate School
Room 313 Plumb Hall
1 Kellogg Circle
Emporia, KS 66801
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Courses
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The MSN in Nurse Educator online curriculum is comprised of 12 courses (33 credit hours), including 15 credit hours of core courses, 17 credit hours of concentration courses, and a 1-credit-hour practicum.
*Tuition is subject to change on an annual basis.
