Nursing, MSN, Concentration: Nurse Educator

Admission Requirements

1. Graduation from an accredited baccalaureate program in nursing.
2. Evidence of current United States registered nurse licensure.
3. Minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0
4. Introductory statistics course

An applicant who does not meet one or more of the admission requirements may be considered for conditional admission status. In addition to the preceding requirements for admission, the College of Nursing adheres to Purdue University Graduate School Admission policies regarding English as a foreign language. 

Special Graduation Requirements

Final graduation grade point average of a “B” or better on the approved Plan of Study. Minimum grade of “B” in all core and specialty required nursing courses. The program must be completed within 6 years following admission.

Core Master’s Courses

• NUR 50100 - Foundations Of Advanced Practice In Nursing
• NUR 50500 - Sociocultural Influences On Health
• NUR 51000 - Research And Evidence Based Nursing Practice
• NUR 52500 - Informatics In Nursing
• NUR 53100 - Theoretical And Ethical Reasoning In Advanced Practice Nursing
• NUR 65600 - Healthcare Organization, Policy and Economics

Advanced Master’s Core Courses

• NUR 50710 - Pathophysiologic Concepts And Pharmacologic Interventions For Nurse Educators
• NUR 50310 - Advanced Health Assessment For Nurse Educators

Education Area of Concentration Courses

• NUR 66000 - Curriculum Development In Nursing
• NUR 66100 - Theories And Principles Of Teaching And Learning In Nursing Education
• NUR 66200 - Teaching Strategies For Nursing
• NUR 66300 - Assessment And Measurement In Nursing Education

Total 35 Credits Required