Post-Master's Certificate Nursing Education at Vanderbilt University

Programme overview

Part-time distance learning certificate for nurses with advanced degrees who work or wish to work as nurse educators, guided by the NLN Nurse Educator Competency framework. No on-campus requirement.

Faculty: School of Nursing | Duration: 3 part-time semesters (spring start) or 4 part-time semesters (fall start) | Study mode: part-time | Intake: Fall or spring | Location: Nashville, TN, United States

What you will study

Learning theory, curriculum design, evidence-based teaching, emerging technology, competency-driven assessment and simulation, ending in a teaching-focused scholarly project.

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Entry requirements

Applies to Vanderbilt School of Nursing master's and post-master's certificate applicants: a master's degree in nursing (MN, MSN, MS in Nursing) and a registered nurse with an unencumbered RN license from an ACEN or CCNE accredited school. Statistics is a prerequisite. A GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is recommended. Three reference letters, official transcripts, a statement of purpose reflecting interest in one specialty and a $75 application fee. Standardized test scores are not required. Each specialty director plans an individualised program of study after a gap analysis of prior coursework and experience. International students needing an F-1 or J-1 visa cannot be admitted because the programs have a significant online component. Nurses with a master's or doctoral degree; fall or spring start.

Intake: Fall or spring

Duration: 3 part-time semesters (spring start) or 4 part-time semesters (fall start)

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.nursing.vanderbilt.edu/portal/apply

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