Nightingale College

MSN ED PROGRAM

The Master of Science in Nursing for Educators (MSN Ed) Program is designed for bachelor degree nurses who have a passion for teaching the next generation of Nightingale associate and bachelor degree nurses. Graduates are also prepared to work in other diverse settings like hospitals, community agencies, schools, industry, and businesses. MSN Ed graduates provide education and training to nurses, nursing learners, schoolchildren, community groups, workers, patients, and consumers. The MSN Ed Program content is grounded in the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials of Masters Education in Nursing and evidence-based on national standards and research related to effective teaching, learning, and role development. It provides the knowledge and skills that enable educators to teach effectively in diverse learning environments.

The MSN Ed Program content is grounded in the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials of Master's Education in Nursing and evidence-based on national standards and research related to effective teaching, learning, and role development.

The MSN Ed Program content and processes are consistent with the National League for Nursing (NLN) Nurse Educator Competencies. The Program is focused on preparing highly qualified educators and consists of developing core knowledge related to complexities of health care, access, quality, and costs for diverse populations. New nursing knowledge includes research, theory, technology applied to nursing practice, evidence-based practice, ethics, and new roles for master's prepared nurses. The nurse educator focuses on learning styles, the development and socialization of learners, and strategies to facilitate learning. Educators also need to organize their activities around learning theories. Developing curriculum, objectives, and learning modules are part of an educator's role.