Post-Graduate Nurse Educator Certificate

Carroll University's Post-Graduate Nurse Educator Certification is a 15 credit program designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills and experiences you'll need to step into a rewarding career as a nurse educator in both the academic and/or the clinical practice setting. This advanced, post-graduate certification, will provide you with the tools you need to develop, implement, and evaluate nursing curricula that prepares nurses for practice. It will also ensure you’re ready to mentor practicing nurses to provide the highest level of care. Only those who already have an MSN degree are eligible for this program.

About the Program

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Our Program is Designed to Fit with Schedules for Working Nurses:

  • Students in this program will complete five courses over two semesters, starting in the Fall
  • Hybrid delivery with online and in-person courses
  • Clinical education may be completed in your current work setting
  • Educational practicum may be completed with the nursing faculty at the University
  • Convenient Class offerings

Career Advancement:

  • Build upon your nursing experience to become a nurse educator
  • Students who complete the certificate will be eligible to sit for the CNE exam
  • Teach the future generation of nurses how to provide the highest level of culturally competent care
  • Multiply your impact by serving as a leader and mentor to the nurses of tomorrow

Additional Benefits Include:

  • Small Class Sizes
  • An affordable and innovative curriculum.
  • Learning in state-of-the-art facilities featuring simulation rooms that mimic a real hospital setting
  • High demand for nurse educators, expected to see a 19% growth in employment through 2024 according to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics
  • The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and the commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) report that the demand for nurse educators within schools of nursing will continue to increase as the nursing shortage grows.

Application Process

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STEP 1: Submit the Graduate Studies Application

STEP 2: Complete and submit the following within the application status portal after submission of your application:

  1. Personal Statement - Define your goals and objectives for the pursuit of graduate studies. 
  2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
  3. Two Professional References - Suggested authors include work supervisors, professional colleagues, or faculty. A submission link will be sent to your reference once you enter contact information within your application.
  4. Technical and Progression Standards Form - Found within the application status portal
  5. Official Post-Secondary Transcripts - From all institutions attended

                               Carroll University
                               Office of Admission
                               100 N. East Avenue
                               Waukesha, WI 53186

Academic Requirements

MSN degree / Post Graduate Nurses - MSN or higher

Master's of Science in Nursing

If you aspire to advance your skills in nursing, the MS in Nursing is your first step. Carroll’s Health Science Programs provide opportunities for future health care workers and educators to become transformative leaders in their field.

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Grad Admission Counselor Dave Buehler
Dave Buehler

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