Program Overview

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Overview of University Programs

The university offers a variety of online programs, including:

• Business Administration (MBA)
• Criminal Justice (M.S.)
• eLearning Design and Development Certificate
• Health Services Administration (MHSA)
• Instructional Design and Development (M.S.)
• Nursing (MSN)
• Nursing (MSN) – Education Track
• Nursing (MSN) – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Track
• Nursing (MSN) – Forensics Track
• Nursing/Criminal Justice Dual Degree (MSN/M.S.)
• Nursing (MSN) – Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Track
• Post Master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice in Population Health Leadership (DNP)
• Special Education (M.Ed. & M.S)
• Organizational Leadership (B.A.)
• Sport Administration (M.S.)
• Global TESOL (M.A.)
• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MEd in TESOL)

Nursing (MSN) – Education Track

Nursing students who choose the education track are provided with advanced level preparation in the principles of education.

Program Details

• Next Application Date: 08/21/22
• Next Term Starts: 09/10/22
• Credit Hours: 37
• Year Program: 2-3 years
• Per Credit Hour: $722
• Accredited: CCNE

What is an MSN in Nursing Education?

An MSN in Nursing Education can lead to higher earnings and better career opportunities. The online MSN program at Xavier University is designed for registered nurses who have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.

Program Objectives

The program trains nurses to serve and lead, empowering students to provide the best possible care while taking on additional responsibilities and higher-level functions in health care.

What Can You do with a Master’s Degree in Nursing Education?

Graduates of this nursing education program are prepared to use their advanced knowledge and clinical experience to assume professional leadership roles that encompass all educational settings as nurse educators, consultants, staff educators, clinical nursing faculty, and continuing education providers.

Career Opportunities

• Nurse educator
• Staff educator
• Clinical instructor
• Educational nursing care consultant
• Continuing education provider

Curriculum

The online MSN program consists of 37 credit hours, including:

• 20 credit hours of core courses
• 11 credit hours specific to the education track
• 6 credit hours of synthesis and application courses

Core Courses

• NURS 500: Health Care Ethics for Nursing Leaders
• NURS 501: Theoretical Bases for Nursing Practice
• NURS 502: Nursing Research
• NURS 505: Health Care Informatics
• NURS 690: Health Care Policy for Nursing Leaders
• NURS 754: Nursing Leadership & Management Concepts
• NURS 864: Epidemiologic Methods in Health care

Education Track Courses

• NURS 580: Patho Pharm & Assess Nurse Education
• NURS 660: Development of the Adult Learner in Health Care
• NURS 664: Teaching Strategies
• NURS 670: Curriculum Assessment, Planning, Development, and Evaluation

Synthesis and Application Courses

• NURS 703: Graduate Nursing Practicum I
• NURS 705: Graduate Nursing Practicum II
• NURS 797: Scholarly Project

Certificate

The university also offers a Post Master's Education Certificate for Nurses with an MSN.

Admission

The admission process is easy and can be completed online.

Application Deadlines

• August 1 (for Fall Semester start)
• Dec. 1 (for Spring Semester start)
• April 1 (for Summer Semester start)

Admission Requirements

• Be a registered nurse with an unencumbered United States RN license
• Hold a BSN and be a graduate of an accredited college or university’s nursing program
• An undergraduate statistics course with a grade of C or better is required for admission
• A strong applicant will have a 3.0 GPA

Tuition

The tuition fee is $722 per credit hour.

Faculty

The faculty members are experienced and qualified in their respective fields.

Faculty Members

• Dr. Terri W. Enslein, Assistant Professor, Chair of the Graduate Programs
• Dr. Brenda Wiles, Associate Professor, Associate Dean – Undergraduate Programs
• Dr. Diane Stauffer, Teaching Professor, Track Coordinator – MSN Education Track

FAQs

• Is this online MSN program accredited? Yes, it is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
• What salary can a nurse educator with an MSN expect to make? The typical salary in the state of Ohio for a Nurse Educator with an MSN is just over 70,000 dollars a year.
• Do the programs prepare you for certification? Yes, the programs prepare graduates for certification.
• Will my MSN degree say "online?" No, the MSN degree is from Xavier University and is awarded on meeting coursework standards that are independent of course delivery mode.