MS(N) Nurse Educator

The Nurse Educator MS(N) Program curriculum prepares nurses to:

  • Implement emerging teaching strategies
  • Create innovative curriculum
  • Integrate evidence-based practice
  • Gain basic advanced practice nursing skills

The MS(N) Educator curriculum provides core master’s coursework in combination with leadership specialty courses.


Educator specialty courses focus on advanced knowledge in teaching strategies and curriculum development as well as advanced knowledge in pathophysiology, pharmacology, and advanced health assessment.

View the MS(N) sample plan of study. Once you are admitted to the program, an advisor will work with you to develop a specific plan for your degree completion.

Certification as a Nurse Educator

The National League for Nursing administers the Certified Nurse Educator exam to recognize excellence in the academic nurse educator. Students who have completed a master’s of science in nursing in the nurse educator area of study and are currently licensed as a registered nurse are eligible to sit for this exam. See National League for Nursing for additional information.