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Nursing (MSN) – Nurse Educator

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Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Educator

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AUM’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences offers a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) – Nurse Educator, available totally online.

Graduates from this MSN program will be prepared to educate healthcare providers and educators, with an emphasis on interprofessional practice and team science. The program may be ideal for advancement-minded nurses with a desire to work in:

  • Staff development
  • Patient/family education
  • Academic nursing education
  • Other settings where teaching and learning takes place

The MSN is an online program, but students will come to campus for intensive experiences which will be pre-arranged for activities such as orientation, evaluation, and simulation experiences. Graduates from the MSN program are prepared to sit for the appropriate certification examination.

Two other MSN specialized concentrations are offered by the AUM School of Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner and Health Systems Leader.

  • What is a Nurse Educator? The best health outcomes occur when nurses work together with healthcare workers from different professional backgrounds. This program will prepare you to educate nurses in team-based care and interprofessional communication.
  • How will this program impact my career? As an interprofessional practice educator, you’ll have expanded leadership opportunities in a hospital or nursing education program while sharing your specialized knowledge.
  • I already have an MSN degree, but how do I train to become a Nurse Educator? For those who have an advanced nursing degree, the AUM School of Nursing offers a graduate certificate program in Nurse Educator for Interprofessional Practice.
  • Can I afford this program? Tuition at AUM is lower than many other major universities, and scholarships and graduate assistantship opportunities are available.
Program Requirements

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Auburn University at Montgomery are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

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Why AUM?

Affordable, Career-Focused Education

At AUM, you’ll find small class sizes, personalized learning, and valuable professional networks. Our programs are practical and designed to help you advance your career.

Program Requirements

Master of Science in Nursing Program:

Hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree

Hold an earned Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree with an upper division nursing major from a program accredited by either the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA) or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing(ACEN), formerly known as the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).

Registered Nurse License

Evidence of an unencumbered registered nurse license in the applicant’s state with license number to practice.

Current Professional Resume

Include the following:

  • 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
  • Relevant employment history, including job title (including unit), job description, and relevant duties performed for each position. Also include the following:
    • 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
    • Evidence of leadership and career progression

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, Times New Roman 12 inch font, 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
  • Potential contributions to the profession after attaining a MSN

Official Transcripts

From all colleges or universities attended, including community colleges, even if a degree was not awarded

  • Minimum GPA of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for both the nursing courses and overall GPA

Three Professional References

Examples of professional references:

  • 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.
  • 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.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score is required if English is not the first language

Auburn University at Montgomery TOEFL code is 1036. Please see admission requirements for AUM Graduate Studies for International students under Admission Graduate Studies International Students for further information.

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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.

Degree Options

Rewarding Occupations and Job Growth

With this master’s degree, you have many career possibilities. Here is a sampling of the future job growth and salaries according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (or another source, if noted). 

Career/Job TitleEntry-Level Education RequirementsJob Growth 2021 - 2031Annual Median Salary
Medical and Health Services Manager
Master’s degree28% (Much faster than average)$123,780

Note: Salaries vary depending on several factors including your level of experience, education, training, demographics, and industry. Available data represents job titles across industries and may not be specific to your job category.

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Quick Facts

College of Nursing and Health Sciences

At AUM’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences, you will have hands-on learning experiences, working side by side with scholars and researchers using state-of-the-art laboratories and equipment. 

Our academic departments include the School of Nursing, Medical and Clinical Laboratory Sciences, and Communication Disorders. To help you pay for college, you might qualify for one of our scholarships.

Official Degree Name

Nursing (MSN) – Nurse Educator

Modality

The MSN is an online program, but students will come to campus for intensive experiences which will be pre-arranged for activities such as orientation, evaluation, and simulation experiences.

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