Program Highlights
Intensive Full-Time Course Immersion
Coursework for the Nurse Educator program is delivered over 12 consecutive months. Courses are administered over three semesters with two eight-week sessions per semester. Students complete an average of 4 courses per semester or 10 – 12 credit hours per semester (2 classes per 8-week session averaging 4 – 8 credit hours per session). Excluding the required clinical and nurse education practicums, students complete all the necessary courses online in an asynchronous, cohort-style format.
Following a virtual program orientation, students are required to complete 33 total credits of nursing coursework. This includes 12 Core Master of Science in Nurse credits and 21 Nurse Educator concentration credits. Students complete these credits over 12 courses, including a clinical practicum and nurse education practicum totaling 135 hours.
Clinical & Nurse Education Practicums
Our program requires students to complete 135 practicum hours. These practicum hours include a 45-hour clinical practicum and a 90-hour nurse education practicum. All students must complete these hours to graduate from the program successfully. These practicum experiences allow students to apply the skills they’ve learned throughout the program in a real-world clinical nursing and education setting.
Committed Nursing Faculty
Our world-class nursing faculty offers students a distinctive and transformative learning experience. Students and faculty alike engage in collegial and collaborative relationships with one another throughout the program. Students graduate from our program prepared to serve as leaders in nursing education, working in healthcare and university settings to educate registered nurses and nurse practitioners.
An Accredited Nursing Program
The University of Providence is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) and the Montana Board of Nursing (MBN). In addition, all baccalaureate and master’s degree programs at the University of Providence are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). View our Nursing Accreditation page for more information.
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 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 Viète: Applicants must submit an up-to-date resume
Applicants should include all volunteer and extracurricular experiences
Degree Requirements: Applicant must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree
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
Graduate Statement: Applicants are required to submit a graduate statement:
Address your plan for success as you transition to a master’s level nursing curriculum. Include your reason for pursuing graduate education and your plans for understanding of and suitability for distance learning and time management.
Deadlines
Applications for the Master of Science in Nursing, Nurse Educator program are accepted for the fall and spring semesters. All applications must be submitted through the NursingCAS Application on the Graduate Admissions Page:
- NursingCAS Fall 2024 Admissions Deadline: August 16, 2024
- NursingCAS Spring 2025 Admissions Deadline: December 18, 2024
Program Vision
At the University of Providence Great Falls Nursing Program, 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.
Program Mission
The program’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 program 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 program’s mission is supported by a conceptual framework consisting of the following constructs:
Relationship-Based Care
The University of Providence’s Masters of Science in Nursing, Nurse Educator Degree Completion Program 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.
Program 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
Program Information
There is a lot to discover about the Master of Science in Nursing Nurse Educator program. Explore program foundations, skills, themes, curriculum, and more below:
Learning Outcomes
Nurse Educator students at the University of Providence will achieve these outcomes and more:
- Integrates findings from the sciences and humanities for the continual improvement of nursing care across diverse settings.
- Applies knowledge of organizational and system leadership practices.
- Selects and applies quality improvement strategies to optimize safety and outcomes.
- Utilizes clinical scholarship as a foundation for practice.
- Applies technology to enhance care, promote lifelong learning, and facilitate data generation and use.
- Promotes social justice and human dignity through policy and advocacy.
- Leads and collaborates in interprofessional teams to improve individual and population health outcomes.
Skills You’ll Learn
Nurse Educator students at the University of Providence will learn these skills and more:
- Nursing Research
- Organizational Leadership
- Statistics
- Assessment & Evaluation
- Developing Needs Assessments
- Curriculum Development
Course List
Core Master of Science in Nursing Courses
- MSN 515: Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Nursing Practice (3 Credits)
- MSN 522: Statistics, Research & EBP (3 Credits)
- MSN 530: Social Justice, Law & Policy in Healthcare (3 Credits)
- MSN 540: Organizational Leadership (3 Credits)
Total Core Master of Science in Nursing Credits: 12
Concentration Nurse Educator Courses
- MSN 505: Role of Nurse Education Across Diverse Settings (3 Credits)
- MSN 635: Informatics & Healthcare Technologies (3 Credits)
- MSN 652: Curriculum Development & Analysis (3 Credits)
- MSN 660: Innovative Teaching & Evaluation Strategies (3 Credits)
- MSN 670: Assessment & Evaluation In Nursing Education (3 Credits)
- MSN 684: Advanced Concepts In Assessment & Pathophysiology & Pharmacology (3 Credits)
- MSN 694: Advanced Clinical Practicum (1 Credit)
- MSN 696: Practicum In Nursing Education (2 Credits)
Total Nurse Educator Concentration Credits: 21 | Total Practicum Hours: 135
Advanced Health Assessment Hours: 45 | Teaching Practicum Hours: 90
** Upon admission to degree candidacy, a student may submit up to six (6) semester credits of appropriate graduate coursework with grades of “B” (3.0) or better from accredited graduate schools to satisfy degree requirements. The Program Coordinator, upon the advice of the Faculty Advisor, may accept transfer credits from an official transcript reflecting those credits. Acceptability of transfer credit rests on its relevance to the course of study being pursued and on the date of the instruction. Coursework older than six (6) years at graduation may not be submitted for transfer credit.
Course Layout
The University of Providence’s Nurse Educator program is administered over 12 months, with new cohorts accepted in the fall (August) and spring (January) enrollment periods. Students complete an average of 4 courses per semester or 10 – 12 credit hours per semester, totaling 33 credits. Students also complete 135 total practicum hours, with 45 hours as a clinical practicum and 90 hours as a nurse education practicum.
MSN-Nurse Educator Course Layout (Fall Enrollment)
Fall Semester: First 8-Week Session
- MSN 505: Role of Nurse Education Across Diverse Settings (3 Credits)
- MSN 530: Social Justice, Law & Policy In Healthcare (3 Credits)
Fall Semester: Second 8-Week Session
- MSN 522: Statistics, Research & EBP (3 Credits)
- MSN 515: Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Nursing Practice (3 Credits)
Spring Semester: First 8-Week Session
- MSN 540: Organizational Leadership (3 Credits)
- MSN 684: Advanced Concepts In Assessment, Pathophysiology & Pharmacology (3 Credits)
Spring Semester: Second 8-Week Session
- MSN 694: Advanced Clinical Practicum (1 Credit)
- MSN 635: Informatics & Healthcare Technologies (3 Credits)
Summer Semester: First 8-Week Session
- MSN 652: Curriculum Development & Analysis (3 Credits)
- MSN 670: Assessment & Evaluation In Nursing Education (3 Credits)
Summer Semester: Second 8-Week Session
- MSN 660: Innovative Teaching & Evaluation Strategies (3 Credits)
- MSN 696: Practicum In Nursing Education (2 Credits)
**Course listings are designed to demonstrate a ‘sample’ student schedule for a Nurse Educator student. Individual student schedules may not reflect the listed order of courses or start time**
Additional Links & Resources
Want to learn more about our Nurse Educator program? Follow the links below:
- Tuition & Fees at the University of Providence
- Graduate Admissions Information
- Master of Science in Nursing Program Handbook
- How to Apply to the Master of Science in Nursing Nurse Educator Program
- Master of Science in Nursing Nurse Educator Curriculum
- Master of Science in Nursing Nurse Educator Estimated Cost Breakdown Sheet
- Master of Science in Nursing Nurse Educator Certificate Estimated Cost Breakdown Sheet
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 career 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 our School of Health Professions catalog.
Visit the Healthcare Professionals Tuition Incentive Program page to learn more.
Providence Health & Services Partnership
Our 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 our programs, and tuition discounts.
Careers As A Nurse Educator
Nurse Educators play a vital role in helping to educate current and future registered nurses and nurse practitioners with the skills they need to start, advance, or transition their careers within the nursing workforce. Since most nurse educators have experience working as registered nurses, they are well-suited to teach current and future registered nurses by applying their expertise and knowledge to a guided curriculum that prepares students to meet evolving workforce needs.
There is high demand for nurse educators in healthcare, universities, and other nursing education venues. In an analysis of postsecondary Nursing Instructors and Teachers, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a growth of 12% in job outlook between 2021 and 2031 – much faster than the average 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 our Tuition and Fees page to access the latest pricing information. Access the Master of Science in Nursing Nurse Educator Estimated Cost Breakdown Sheet or the Master of Science in Nursing Nurse Educator Certificate Estimated Cost Breakdown Sheet to view pricing information for this degree program, including a cost breakdown by semester and associated program costs. Visit our Financial Aid page to learn more about the financial aid process.
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
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
The baccalaureate and master’s degree programs in nursing at the University of Providence are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, (202) 887-6791.
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
Post-Graduate Nurse Educator Certificate
The University of Providence offers a Nurse Educator Post-Graduate Certificate to those who have completed their Master of Science in Nursing and wish to become a nurse educator. Our post-graduate certificate prepares students to serve in nurse education roles across healthcare and education using the latest evidence, tools, and resources to develop, deliver and evaluate nursing education.
Program Overview
The Post-Graduate Nurse Educator Certificate program is an online, asynchronous certificate program designed for completion in 8 months. This certificate program is completed over two semesters broken into two separate 8-week intensive sessions totaling one course per session. In addition to the online work, students will complete a 90-hour nurse education practicum required for graduation.
Admissions Requirements
Applicants who wish to be accepted into the program must meet the following requirements:
- A completed Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree
- Degree must be issued through an accredited nursing university.
- A cumulative undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 for an MSN degree
Application Deadlines
Applications for the program are accepted for the fall and spring semesters. All applications must be submitted through the NursingCAS Application on the Graduate Admissions Page:
- NursingCAS Fall 2024 Admissions Deadline: August 16, 2024
- NursingCAS Spring 2025 Admissions Deadline: December 18, 2024
Course List
Nurse Educator Certificate Courses
- MSN 652: Curriculum Development & Analysis (3 Credits)
- MSN 660: Innovative Teaching & Evaluation Strategies (3 Credits)
- MSN 670: Assessment & Evaluation In Nursing Education (3 Credits)
- MSN 696: Practicum In Nursing Education (2 Credits)
Total Nurse Educator Certificate Credits: 11 | Total Practicum Hours: 90
Course Layout
The University of Providence’s Nurse Educator certificate is administered over eight months, with new cohorts accepted in the fall (August) and spring (January) enrollment periods. Students complete an average of 2 courses per semester or 5-6 credit hours per semester, totaling 11 credits. Students also complete 90 total practicum hours, with the 90 hours served as a nurse education practicum.
Post-Master Nurse Educator Certificate Course Layout (Fall Enrollment)
Fall Semester: First 8-Week Session
- MSN 652: Curriculum Development & Analysis (3 Credits)
Fall Semester: Second 8-Week Session
- MSN 660: Innovative Teaching & Evaluation Strategies (3 Credits)
Spring Semester: First 8-Week Session
- MSN 670: Assessment & Evaluation In Nursing Education (3 Credits)
Spring Semester: Second 8-Week Session
- MSN 696: Practicum In Nursing Education (2 Credits)
**Course listings are designed to demonstrate a ‘sample’ student schedule for a Nurse Educator Certificate student. Individual student schedules may not reflect the listed order of courses or start time**
