Program Overview

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Nursing Education Graduate Certificate

Program Overview

The Nursing Education Graduate Certificate program is designed for individuals holding an MSN degree who are licensed registered nurses and seeking to advance their careers to become nursing educators in either clinical practice or in the academic setting. This certificate provides students with the opportunity to learn about the clinical practice and nursing educator roles in an academic and clinical practice setting.

Program Details

• Next Start Date: May 11
• Credit Hours: 18
• Course Length: 12-16 weeks
• Estimated Program Length: 13 months

What You Will Learn

A great option for individuals holding an MSN degree who are licensed registered nurses and seeking to advance their careers to become nursing educators in either clinical practice or in the academic setting, with this certificate you will be able to:

• Synthesize, critically evaluate, and apply advanced nursing and interdisciplinary knowledge to lead clinical judgment, drive innovation in healthcare practice and transform health outcomes in complex care environments
• Critically appraise, translate, integrate and disseminate research findings in decision-making to improve healthcare outcomes
• Evaluate and apply evidence-based, person-centered care to meet complex health needs, utilizing advanced clinical judgment, collaboration and a comprehensive holistic care approach across the lifespan
• Conceptualize and design innovative quality improvement and safety initiatives that minimize harm to patients and providers, while optimizing system efficiency and effectiveness within complex healthcare environments
• Cultivate advanced collaboration and strategic communication with interdisciplinary stakeholders, embodying core nursing values to enrich healthcare experiences and drive improved outcomes in complex care environments
• Strategically employ advanced information and communication technologies to collect, critically analyze and apply healthcare data, driving clinical judgment and informed decision-making to enhance healthcare outcomes
• Model accountability, collaborative leadership and advanced professionalism in cultivating a nursing identity that exemplifies the core values, ethics and competencies of the nursing profession
• Actively engage in self-reflection and advanced nursing endeavors that elevate personal well-being, resilience and professionalism, fostering continuous lifelong learning and advancing the development of nursing expertise and leadership

Courses & Requirements

The Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education consists of 18 semester hours of coursework. Students wishing to earn a graduate certificate must successfully earn a course grade of "B" in all nursing courses.

Required Courses

• NGR 6710 - Advanced Nursing Practice for the Nurse Educator
• NGR 6710L - Nurse Educator Advanced Clinical Practicum
• NGR 6715 - Nursing Education Seminar I
• NGR 6715L - Nursing Education Practicum I
• NGR 6718 - Nursing Education Seminar II
• NGR 6718L - Nursing Education Practicum II

A total of 500 practicum hours can be completed in the student's local area with prior practicum site/preceptor approval. Students should plan to identify an academic and a clinical practicum site. Students with direct care hours documented in their academic transcript may request a waiver for NGR 6710 (3CH) & NGR 6710L (3CH), making the program a 12-credit program with 350 practicum hours.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission into UWF's online Nursing Education Graduate Certificate, you must:

• Have an earned Master of Science in Nursing degree from an NLNAC, ACEN, or CCNE accredited nursing program with a minimum overall grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Students who, for academic or disciplinary reasons, are not eligible to register in the college or university last attended will not be admitted for graduate study
• Have completed an undergraduate statistics course with a grade of "C" or better
• Possess a current unencumbered Registered Nurse license to practice nursing in a state or territory of the United States
• Have a curriculum vitae (CV) or resume
• Approval by the School of Nursing Recruitment, Admissions, Retention, and Progression (RARP) Committee. Admission to this program is competitive and selective

Careers & Outcomes

UWF's innovative and flexible online Nursing Education Graduate Certificate program prepares the professional nurse for leadership, advanced nursing roles and doctoral studies.

Job Titles

• Nurse Educators
• Undergraduate Nurse Instructors
• Community Health Educators
• Registered Nurse
• Nursing Assistant

Career Outlook

• The median wage for postsecondary nursing instructors is $78,580
• Florida ranks third for the state with the highest employment level in post-secondary nursing instructors
• The job outlook is 8% (faster than average)

Cost & Financial Aid

Tuition Rate Per Credit Hour

Nursing Education Online Graduate Certificate Tuition Component | Cost | Total
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Tuition | $425.00 per credit hour | $7,650.00

Time to completion varies by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. Fees are charged per semester unless otherwise noted.

Military & Financial Aid

The University of West Florida provides eligible students with an alternative to paying the full amount of tuition at the beginning of each term in the form of an installment payment plan or a short-term loan.

Featured Courses

A sample of featured courses you will take in the Nursing Education Graduate Certificate program.

NGR 6710

Advanced Nursing Practice for the Nurse Educator

This course explores the multifaceted role of the advanced nurse educator within diverse educational and healthcare settings. Through the application of advanced nursing knowledge and educational methodologies, the students will design, implement, and evaluate innovative educational experiences that enhance learner outcomes to support the evolving needs of the healthcare profession.

NGR 6715

Nursing Education Seminar I

This course equips emerging nurse educators with the ability to analyze and synthesize teaching and learning theories, applying them in both classroom and clinical settings. Students will demonstrate competency in developing curricula that align with the mission, goals, and values of the parent organization, while also adhering to current and emerging standards, regulations, and trends in nursing education.

NGR 6718

Nursing Education Seminar II

This course advances learners' abilities to critically assess and manage key issues and trends in nursing education, with a focus on their impact on teaching and learning. Students will enhance their expertise in evaluating nursing curricula, ensuring alignment with certification and accreditation standards, and applying evidence-based strategies to support best practices in nursing education.

NGR 6710L

Advanced Nursing Practice for the Nurse Educator Practicum

This practicum explores the multifaceted role of the advanced nurse educator within diverse educational and healthcare settings. Students will apply evidence-based educational methodologies to enhance learner outcomes by addressing the evolving needs of the healthcare profession.