Nursing Education (MSN)
Preparing Nurse Educators for Academic and Clinical Excellence
The purpose of this Master of Science in Nursing Education is to prepare nurses at the graduate level for the role of the nurse educator in the academic or clinical setting. This track will provide learners with the teaching and research skills necessary to effectively lead students, clinical staff, and patients in various settings.
Curriculum
The curriculum integrates core graduate-level concepts such as patient safety and research with advanced clinical concepts and evidence-based pedagogy to prepare nurses for roles in education within the community, college settings or healthcare agencies. The curriculum includes all nurse educator competencies to prepare students to obtain Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) credentials upon graduation (must meet NLN eligibility criteria).
This MSN track is only offered in a full-time enrollment layout and is a completely online degree track through the Fall 2024 term*. A maximum of 15 students will be admitted to this track before the program initiates a waiting list.
The School of Nursing will accept applications via the UNF Graduate School through the Fall 2024 deadline; however, admission for this track will not be offered after Fall 2024 term.
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Online Format
Preparing Nurses for Leadership in Education and Clinical Settings
The Master’s in Nursing Education prepares nurses with the teaching and research skills necessary to effectively lead students, clinical staff, and patients in various settings. The curriculum integrates core graduate-level concepts such as patient safety and research with advanced clinical concepts and evidence‐based pedagogy to prepare nurses for roles in education within the community, college settings, or healthcare agencies. The program curriculum includes all nurse educator competencies to prepare students to obtain Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) credentials upon graduation (must meet NLN eligibility criteria).
Support and Resources for Online Students
For those who choose to enroll, below are several tools and resources to review:
Distance Learning Student Services
Application Deadlines
Fall Term . . . . . . . . June 1
Admission Requirements
For admission requirements and information on how to apply, please visit our Admissions area or
Program Information
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Course Descriptions
For course descriptions and course searches please view the UNF Course Catalog.
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Graduate Academic Learning Compact
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Accreditation
The baccalaureate degree, master's degree, and Doctor of Nursing Practice degree programs and the post-graduate APRN certificate at the University of North Florida are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, (202) 887-6791.
The UNF Nurse Anesthesiology Program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA) of Nurse Anesthesia Education Programs, which may be reached at 222 South Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 60068 or at (847) 692-7050.
The University of North Florida is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of the University of North Florida.
Individual contact to the Commission on Colleges about the University of North Florida accreditation status should occur only if there is evidence that appears to support significant noncompliance with a requirement or standard.
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Estimated Cost of Attendance
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Important Dates
We encourage all students to view the important dates website.
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Technology Requirements
Visit UNF ITS for Technology Requirements.
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