Application Information
Requirements & Eligibility
Application: Applicants must submit a completed application through NursingCAS
Application Fees: Applicants must submit an $80 application fee required by NursingCAS
College Transcripts: Applicants must submit undergraduate and graduate university transcripts
Official transcripts must be sent directly to NursingCAS from the college/university
GPA Requirements: Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
Applicants with a GPA below 3.0, or who do not have a transcript with an officially calculated GPA, may be required to complete the GRE exam at the discretion of the Program Coordinator. Recommended GRE scores are 150 verbal and 149 quantitative.
Resume/Curriculum Vitae: Applicants must submit an up-to-date resume or CV
Bachelor Degree Requirements: Applicant must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Degree must be issued through an accredited nursing university
Master Degree Requirements: Applicant must have a Master of Science in Nursing
Degree must be issued through an accredited nursing university
RN License: Applicant must hold an active, unencumbered registered nurse license
RN license must be issued in the state the applicant resides and works in
**Students applying for the Post-Masters Nurse Educator Concentration Certificate will have their transcripts analyzed during the admissions process to ensure prior coursework meets the standards of the University of Providence’s Master of Science in Nursing curricula. Accepted students will matriculate into the program based on transcript analysis and class availability.
Admission Deadlines
Applications for the Post-Masters Nurse Educator Concentration Certificate are accepted for the fall and spring enrollments. Applications must be submitted through NursingCAS on the Graduate Admissions Page:
- NursingCAS Spring 2025 Admissions Deadline: December 18, 2024
- NursingCAS Fall 2025 Admissions Deadline: August 2025
Certificate Vision
At the University of Providence Great Falls Nursing, our vision is to set the standard for nursing excellence through transformative education, innovation, and compassionate care. We aspire to empower our students with the knowledge, skills, and ethical grounding necessary to lead in the dynamic field of healthcare. Our commitment extends beyond academic excellence to nurturing a community of professionals who are dedicated to improving health outcomes, advocating for vulnerable populations, and contributing to the global health landscape with integrity and respect. We envision our graduates as pioneers of change, equipped to address the complexities of modern healthcare with confidence, empathy, and unwavering dedication to the well-being of all individuals.
Certificate Mission
The certificate’s mission is “to prepare graduates for accountable and professional nursing practice that is relationship-based, vigilant, theory-guided, and grounded in the best possible evidence.”
A graduate of the certificate will be a leader in healthcare. Graduates will be excellent communicators, clinicians, and leaders of change. A graduate is a lifelong learner and will enhance the nursing profession by providing nursing evidence-based practice that is population-centered, as well as grounded in spiritual, ethical, and compassionate care.
Conceptual Framework
The certificate’s mission is supported by a conceptual framework consisting of the following constructs:
Relationship-Based Care
The University of Providence’s Post-Masters Nurse Educator Concentration Certificate honors the patient and family as the center of the care delivery team. In relationship-based practice, excellent patient care outcomes are achieved through collaborative and sacred relationships among the patient, his or her family, and the healthcare team.
Vigilance
Nursing vigilance is reflected in unwavering attention to both the patient and the care delivery environment. This vigilance protects patients from harm and ensures their safe passage as they journey through the continuum of their care experience.
Professional Accountability
The professional nurse is accountable for nursing outcomes of care delivery by ensuring vigilant care processes, maintaining expertise in practice, and creating healing care environments. The professional nurse is answerable for practice that consistently meets established standards. This accountability includes the steadfast pursuit of opportunities to coach and mentor other members of the inter-professional healthcare team. Nurses are at all times responsible for their own self-care, professional development, and proactive career management.
Change
Constant, complex change is the expected norm and sets the context for contemporary life in health care delivery. Professional nurses thrive in–and are prepared to lead and manage positive change in improving health, with patients, colleagues, and communities.
Certificate Themes
Nursing students at the University of Providence will learn these themes and more:
- Compassion, ethics, and spirituality
- Patient and family-centered care
- Leadership and effective advocacy
- Evidence-based practice
- Population and Community Health
- Transforming healthcare
- Safety and quality outcomes
- Professional accountability
- Collaboration and inter-professional teams
- Reflective practice and lifelong development
Certificate Information
Certificate Curriculum
Masters of Science in Nursing CORE Courses
- MSN 515: Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Nursing Practice (3 Semester Credits)
- MSN 522: Research & Nursing Practice (3 Semester Credits)
- MSN 530: Social Justice, Law & Policy In Healthcare (3 Semester Credits)
- MSN 540: Organizational Leadership (3 Semester Credits)
Nurse Educator Concentration Certificate Courses
- MSN 652: Curriculum Development & Analysis (3 Semester Credits)
- MSN 660: Innovative Teaching & Evaluation Strategies (3 Semester Credits)
- MSN 670: Assessment & Evaluation In Nursing Education (3 Semester Credits)
- MSN 696: Practicum In Nursing Education (2 Semester Credits)
Learn More: Post-Masters Nurse Educator Concentration Certificate Curriculum
Total Master of Science in Nursing CORE Semester Credits: 12
Total Nurse Educator Certificate Semester Credits: 11
Practicum Hours: 90
*Each student enrolled in the Post-Master Nurse Educator Concentration Certificate will receive a unique, personalized curriculum plan based on an analysis of their trasnscripts.
Additional Links & Resources
University of Providence Quick Links
- Tuition & Fees at the University of Providence
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- University of Providence Mission & Catholic Identity
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- University of Providence Accreditation Information
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Healthcare Professionals Tuition Incentive
The University of Providence is committed to supporting the healthcare workforce by empowering current healthcare professionals to start, enhance, or advance their careers in healthcare. The Healthcare Professionals Tuition Incentive (HPTI) Program provides currently employed healthcare professionals with the opportunity to apply tuition discounts to in-demand programs offered through the School of Health Professions catalog.
Visit the Healthcare Professionals Tuition Incentive Program page to learn more.
Providence Health & Services Partnership
UP’s unique partnership with Providence Health allows eligible Providence Caregivers and their dependents to receive an exceptional education from an accredited, faith-based, university. Caregivers and their dependents who enroll at the University of Providence may receive many possible benefits, such as discounted tuition rates and preferred admission, as part of their education benefits. Visit the Providence Human Resources Service Portal to learn more about caregiver education benefits, the application process for the programs, and tuition discounts.
Careers As A Nurse Educator
Nurse educators play a vital role in helping to educate the current and future nursing workforce. Since most nurse educators have experience working as registered nurses, they are well-prepared to teach and advise current and future nursing professionals by applying their expertise and knowledge to a guided curriculum that prepares students to meet evolving workforce needs.
Demand for nurse educators is high across healthcare, universities, and other nursing education venues. In an analysis of postsecondary nursing instructors and teachers, the Bureau of Labor Statistics found that there will be a growth of 12% in job outlook between 2021 and 2031 – a rate much faster than the average national job growth rate of 5%.
Program Costs
The University of Providence is committed to affordability and providing pricing transparency for all School of Health Professions programs. Pricing transparency at UP includes:
- Accessible and up-to-date information on tuition costs, university fees, application and admission fees, deposit amounts, and additional program costs.
- Cost of attendance worksheets outlining specific tuition layouts by program and semester.
- Information about scholarship opportunities and tuition discounts for specific groups.
- Information about the financial aid process.
Visit the Tuition and Fees page to access the latest pricing information for the Post-Masters Nurse Educator Concentration Certificate. To learn more about the financial aid process, visit the Financial Aid page.
Accreditation
The University of Providence’s Bachelor and Masters of Science in Nursing programs are fully accredited through regional and national accrediting boards.
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
The University of Providence is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Information can be found on the NWCCU website, and Comments can be directed to the NWCCU staff at the following address:
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
8060 165th Avenue NE, Suite 100
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 558-4224
Montana Board of Nursing
The University of Providence is accredited by the Montana Board of Nursing. Information can be found on the Montana Nursing Board website, and Comments can be directed to the Montana Nursing Board staff at the following address:
Montana Board of Nursing
PO Box 200513
Helena, MT 59620-0513
(406) 841-2380
