The School of Nursing offers the Master of Science degree with a major in nursing emphasis Nurse Educator. Master’s-prepared nurses may complete a post graduate certificate in the nurse educator emphasis. This program prepares the nurse to practice as faculty in colleges, universities, hospital -based schools of nursing or technical schools, or as staff development educators in health care facilities. Nurse educators serve as role models and provide leadership needed to implement evidence-based practice. These leaders document the outcomes of educational programs and guide students through the learning process. The shortage of nurse educators may enhance career prospects since it affords job security and provides opportunities for nurses to maintain dual roles as educators and direct patient care providers. The graduate will be eligible to take the National League for Nursing Certified Nurse Educator Examination. Master’s-prepared nurses may complete a post graduate certificate in the nurse educator emphasis. The following courses are required.

Nursing Mission

The mission of the School of Nursing is to prepare graduates for professional positions as safe, competent and caring nurses to meet the healthcare needs of diverse populations.

Acceptance of Transfer Credits

Transfer credit will be awarded per the published Graduate Programs section of the University catalog.  Nine semester hours of transfer credits from an accredited institution may be applied to the degree with approval of the graduate program coordinator.

Time Limits

Courses completed 6 or more years before the date of graduation will not be accepted as satisfying graduation requirements without the approval by the graduate nursing program coordinator.

Accreditation

Accredited by:

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)

3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850

Atlanta, Georgia 30326

Phone: (404) 975-5000

Fax: (404) 975-5020

Admission Requirements

Students are responsible for following all admission policies and procedures as outlined in the Graduate Programs section of the University catalog.

1. Complete application to the nursing program.
2. Proof of active, unrestricted Colorado Registered Nurse license or  current enrollment in a Colorado Community College or a compact state ADN program
3.  Residency in a Colorado Nursing Compact State.
4.  All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better (C- is not acceptable) including statistics, microbiology and chemistry. Students receiving a grade less than C in a nursing prerequisite course are not eligible for admission.

Program Outcomes

1. Eighty percent of graduates will:

• Complete the program within one and one-half    times the length of the program
• Express satisfaction with the program
• Pass national certification exam the first time
• Be employed in role-related professional practice within six months to one year

2. Eighty percent of employers’ will express satisfaction with graduates’ job performance.

Expected Student Learning Outcomes for Masters Programs

At the completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

1.     Integrate evidence-based practice, ethical decision making and technology into advanced nursing practice.

2.     Utilize interprofessional collaboration to provide safe, quality patient-centered care.

3.     Explore quality improvement initiatives that affect delivery of advanced nursing practice and health care services.

Program Requirements

Nurse Educator Emphasis

Plan of Study Grid

Course	Title	Credits
Year 1
Fall
NSG 504	NSG WRITING & PRESENTATION SKILLS 1	1
NSG 552	ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY	3
NSG 561	ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY	3
NSG 575	CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT	3
	Credits	10
Spring
NSG 548	HEALTHCARE: ETHICS, LAW & POLICY	3
NSG 562	ADVANCED ASSESSMENT	2
NSG 562L	ADVANCED ASSESSMENT LAB	1
NSG 512	RESEARCH & EVIDENCED BASED PRACTICE	3
NSG 576	INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES	3
	Credits	12
Summer
NSG 551	HEALTH PROMOTION	2
NSG 577	ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION	3
NSG 583	NURSE EDUCATOR SEMINAR	1
NSG 583L	NURSE EDUCATOR PRACTICUM	3
	Credits	9
	Total Credits	31

1	NSG 504 NSG WRITING & PRESENTATION SKILLS (1.00 c.h.) is an optional elective to assist students in graduate writing.

Optional Thesis Elective

Course List

Course	Title	Credits
NSG 593	THESIS SEMINAR 1	3
NSG 599	THESIS RESEARCH 2	3-6
Total Credits		6-9

1	NSG 504 NSG WRITING & PRESENTATION SKILLS (1.00 c.h.) is an optional elective to assist students in graduate writing.
2	NSG 593 THESIS SEMINAR (3.00 c.h.) and NSG 599 THESIS RESEARCH (1.00 c.h.): Thesis is one of three options to complete graduation requirements.

Admission Requirements

Students are responsible for following all admission policies and procedures as outlined in the Graduate Programs section of the University catalog.

1. Complete application to the nursing program.
2. Proof of active, unrestricted Colorado Registered Nurse license; or Prior to graduation with current enrollment in a Colorado Community College or compact state ADN program.
3.  Residency in a Colorado Nursing Compact State.
4.  All prerequisites must be passed with a C or better (C- is not acceptable). Students receiving a grade less than C in a nursing prerequisite course are not eligible for admission.

If accepted into a program, CastleBranch requirements must be completed by the end of the first class semester. These requirements  include the following:

1. CV/Resume
2. Drug screen
3. Background check per Colorado law
4. Physical exam within the last 12 months
5. NSO student malpractice insurance
6. Current immunizations
7. Current certification in CPR (Health Care Provider - C or equivalent)
8. Nursing Program Enrollment Agreement
9. CSU-Pueblo Consent Forms
10. Major/Emphasis specific requirements