Nursing (MSN) – Nurse Educator for Interprofessional Practice

1. Hold an earned Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree with an upper division nursing major from a program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation, or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (formerly known as the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission).
2. Evidence of an unencumbered registered nurse license in the applicant’s state with license number to practice.
3. Current professional resume that includes the following:
   1. Educational background including institutions, degree(s) awarded, degree(s) in progress, dates of degree(s) awarded, and/or anticipated date of receiving degree(s), if applicable
   2. Relevant employment history, including job title (including unit), job description, and relevant duties performed for each position. Also include: employment dates of each position; location of employer for each position; community service or volunteer experience; any awards, publications, presentations, certifications, and professional organization memberships; and evidence of leadership and career progression.
4. Personal statement. Both the writing style (i.e. grammar, punctuation, spelling, word use) and content of the personal statement will be considered in the overall evaluation of the application to the program. Please double space, using Times New Roman (12 font), and one-inch margins.The personal statement should address: career goals after attaining a MSN degree; reflection on candidate’s plan for success in the MSN program; and potential contributions to the profession after attaining an MSN.
5. Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended, including community colleges, even if a degree was not awarded. A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for both the nursing courses and overall GPA is required.
6. Three professional references. Examples include: a current clinical supervisor or nurse manager who has direct knowledge of the candidate’s skills in the clinical setting and how those skills will translate into the role of advanced-practice Family Nurse Practitioner or Nurse Educator; a professor, faculty member, or academic advisor who can provide a meaningful assessment of the candidate’s academic record (If the candidate has been out of school for five years or more, a nurse educator or clinical instructor can provide the academic recommendation); a practicing clinical nursing professional or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) who has served as a mentor and can address the candidate’s abilities as a registered nurse and the candidate’s potential to become an advanced-practice Family Nurse Practitioner or Nurse Educator.
7. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) if English is not the first language. Auburn University at Montgomery’s TOEFL code is 1036. Please see admission requirements for AUM Graduate Studies for International students for further information.

The World Health Organization defines it as “multiple health workers from different professional backgrounds working together with patients, families, caregivers, and communities to deliver the highest quality of care.”

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ national estimates for Nursing Instructors and Teachers-Postsecondary, the annual mean wage for these professionals is $82,040.

Yes, many of our MSN candidates work as RNs full time. The program is online, but students will come to campus at pre-arranged times for intensive experiences such as orientation, evaluation, and simulation experiences.

The Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC) has identified four core competency domains: 1) values and ethics; 2) roles and responsibilities for collaborative practice; 3) interprofessional communication; and 4) teamwork and team-based care.