Nurse Educator MSN Concentration
Lisle, USA
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Key Summary
About: Benedictine University’s Online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Nurse Educator concentration covers teaching and learning theory, instructional design, curriculum evaluation, and advanced clinical topics like health assessment, pathophysiology, and pharmacology from an educator perspective. The 2 years program is CCNE-accredited and 100% online, includes a clinical practicum, flexible study, student support, and Scholarship Opportunities Available. Benedictine is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can become nurse faculty, clinical instructors, staff development coordinators, curriculum developers, simulation lab educators, continuing education coordinators, patient education specialists, or clinical training leads, working across academic settings, hospitals and community health.
Our changing health care industry requires nurses with more skills and knowledge than ever before. Benedictine University’s Online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is designed to teach nurses to rise to the challenges of today’s complex health care environment and to help them advance their careers.
Nurse Educator Concentration Overview:
Students study teaching and learning theories, instructional design and curriculum evaluation in preparation for teaching nursing students or patients in a variety of settings. Coursework also covers advanced nursing topics such as health assessment, pathophysiology, and pharmacology from the Nurse Educator perspective.
Degree Highlights:
- Duration: 2 years
- CCNE-Accredited Curriculum
- Real-World Clinical Practicum
- Flexible Learning Experience
- Scholarship Opportunities Available
Why Choose Benedictine University?
- Flexible, 100% Online Learning: At Benedictine University, the online learning platform allows you to immerse yourself in the digital environment. Log in from virtually anywhere to instantly access course materials, participate in group discussion boards and request help from instructors on any device — laptop, desktop and mobile.
- Abundant Student Support: The moment you request information from us, you will receive personalized support from a program manager who will answer your specific questions and help you through the admissions process. After you are registered, you will be introduced to your student services coordinator. They will provide support and resources to assist you on your educational journey to graduation.
- Accredited and Recognized: Benedictine University holds both regional and programmatic accreditations. The University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
- A History of Innovation: Benedictine is known for consistently pushing the education envelope. We were one of the first schools to launch a fully online degree program and one of the first to adopt the latest in learning management technology.