Nursing, Master of Science: Nurse Educator Emphasis
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.
- Complete application to the nursing program.
- Proof of active, unrestricted Colorado Registered Nurse license or current enrollment in a Colorado Community College or a compact state ADN program
- Residency in a Colorado Nursing Compact State.
- 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
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 | 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.
- Complete application to the nursing program.
- 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.
- Residency in a Colorado Nursing Compact State.
- 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:
- CV/Resume
- Drug screen
- Background check per Colorado law
- Physical exam within the last 12 months
- NSO student malpractice insurance
- Current immunizations
- Current certification in CPR (Health Care Provider - C or equivalent)
- Nursing Program Enrollment Agreement
- CSU-Pueblo Consent Forms
- Major/Emphasis specific requirements