Nurse Educator

At Â鶹ŮÀÉ, the Nurse Educator concentration stands out for its holistic, caring-based philosophy and flexible learning options. You can study full-time or part-time, with a blend of in-person and online courses. The program is grounded in South Florida’s vibrant healthcare community, and Â鶹ŮÀÉ secures clinical placements for you in the region. Graduates are eligible to sit for the National League for Nursing Nurse Educator Certification after two years of experience. The Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing is nationally ranked and known for its innovative approach to nursing education.

Degrees Offered at Florida Atlantic

Graduate Degrees

  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Nurse Educator concentration

Post Graduate CertificateÌý

  • Nurse Educator

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Educational Objectives & Student Outcomes

1. Prepare you to design, implement, and evaluate nursing education in diverse settings.
2. Equip you to develop nursing curricula based on sound educational principles.
3. Foster your ability to integrate caring and holistic approaches into teaching.
4. Enable you to apply evidence-based instructional methods in classroom and clinical environments.

1. Design and evaluate teaching strategies for nursing education.
2. Develop and assess nursing curricula.
3. Integrate caring as a theoretical model in educational frameworks.
4. Demonstrate effective instructional methods in classroom, online, and clinical settings.
5. Qualify to sit for the National League for Nursing Nurse Educator Certification after two years of experience as a nurse educator.

Frequently Asked Questions

No, we will find a clinical site and preceptor for you, however please note that all of our clinical sites are located in South Florida only (Broward, Martin, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach Counties).

In general, Graduate Program Applications can be improved by paying close attention to:
• Writing ability
• Resume
• Experience in nursing relevant to the desired concentration
• Evidence of contributions to the profession, leadership experiences, and/or participation in professional organizations
• National Certification
• Community service activities/Leadership

Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores or Miller Analogy Test (MAT) are not required. Effective 2023, the GRE and MAT are not accepted for applicants who do not have a minimum GPA of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

No, clinical experience is not a minimum admission requirement.

Yes, this concentration can be pursued on a part-time or full-time basis.

No, the curriculum is hybrid, a mixture of on-line and in person courses.

Many of our students work full-time or part-time while matriculating through the program, however, sometimes students may make adjustments to their work schedules once they are enrolled in practicum courses.
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Amanda Beasley

Academic Advisor III

Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing

Academic Advising | Staff

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Cassandre Horne, Ph.D., MSN, RN, NPD-BC

Assistant Professor

Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing

Faculty

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Boca Raton Campus | NU 327

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Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing

Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing’s academic programs are nationally ranked and grounded in a holistic, caring-based philosophy.

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