• N5564NE Clinical for Nurse Educators
requires a clinical preceptor and site for acute care clinical practice and student teaching in an inpatient staff development department (247.5 clinical contact hours).
• N5572NE Synthesis Practicum for Nurse Educators requires a clinical preceptor and site for clinical instructing and didactic teaching in an academic unit setting (247.5 clinical contact hours).

The post-master’s Nurse Educator Certificate program of study builds on the Masters of Science in Nursing degree to prepare professional nurses to become leaders in nursing education. Certificate students learn to synthesize teaching and learning theory, acquire skill in curriculum development and evaluation methods, and employ cutting-edge teaching strategies in both clinical and academic settings. Hands-on experience in objective writing, teaching, clinical instructing, test writing, and student management are offered through clinical experiences provided by master educators.

Completion of the certificate program meets the eligibility requirements for the National League for Nursing (NLN) Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) Certification Exam. There are five courses required for the program with a total of 12 credit hours. All courses must be completed within three years.

• N5515NE Role of the Nurse Educator (2 credit hours)
• N5516 Curriculum Development (3 credit hours)
• N5517 Teaching Strategies (2 credit hours)
• N5559 Evaluation Methods (2 credit hours)
• N5572NE Synthesis Practicum for Nurse Educators (3 credit hours precepted clinical course)

View the Sample Plan of Study for the NE Certificate under Resources down below.

Note: Students are responsible for arranging their clinical preceptor and site for the Practicum course. It is the student’s responsibility to maintain clinical eligibility to practice during the program. It is recommended that students maintain active clinical practice in preparation for the practicum course.

The MSN Nurse Educator program provides maximum flexibility to fit the schedule of a working professional. We also offer in-state tuition regardless of your location.

Students use the web-based software, Canvas, for their online courses. Courses are conducted in synchronous and asynchronous modes depending on the professor and class.

You can log on to find homework, class assignments, a class list, a syllabus and more at any time. The program allows students to ask questions and share ideas with instructors and classmates.

Geography might separate you from your professor, but our faculty members are committed to personal attention. Professors can be reached by phone and email.

Didactic work is completed online but you will work with a preceptor near you to fulfill the clinical work. The preceptor, who is approved by our school, will maintain regular contact with your professor in Kansas City.

Note: Course Schedules and Plans of Study are examples and are subject to change without notice.

* Clinical Courses
+ NURSE 5544 & NURSE 5564E Fall semesters only
++ NURSE 5572NE Spring semesters only

Note: Students are responsible for arranging their clinical preceptor and site for the Practicum course. It is the student’s responsibility to maintain clinical eligibility to practice during the program. It is recommended that students maintain active clinical practice setting in preparation for the practicum course.

Clinical placements in this program are crucial. Therefore, your adherence to your schedule is extremely important. If you deviate from your plan of study during your progression through the program, your completion of the program could be delayed because eligibility for subsequent clinical courses would be on a space available basis.

Time Limit on Graduate Coursework: Credit more than seven years old at the time of graduation that is included on the approved program of study and which has not been applied to a previous degree may not be counted toward the fulfillment of a graduate degree program unless validated to the satisfaction of the School of Nursing and the School of Graduate Studies. (UMKC General Catalog)

Note: Course Schedules and Plans of Study are examples and are subject to change without notice.

* Clinical Courses
+ NURSE 5544 & NURSE 5564E Fall semesters only
++ NURSE 5572NE Spring semesters only

Note: Students are responsible for arranging their clinical preceptor and site for the Practicum course. It is the student’s responsibility to maintain clinical eligibility to practice during the program. It is recommended that students maintain active clinical practice setting in preparation for the practicum course.

Clinical placements in this program are crucial. Therefore, your adherence to your schedule is extremely important. If you deviate from your plan of study during your progression through the program, your completion of the program could be delayed because eligibility for subsequent clinical courses would be on a space available basis.

Time Limit on Graduate Coursework: Credit more than seven years old at the time of graduation that is included on the approved program of study and which has not been applied to a previous degree may not be counted toward the fulfillment of a graduate degree program unless validated to the satisfaction of the School of Nursing and the School of Graduate Studies. (UMKC General Catalog)

Note: Course Schedules and Plans of Study are examples and are subject to change without notice.

*Clinical Courses
++ NURSE 5572NE Spring semesters only

The sample plans of study represent the minimum required courses. Based on your previous course work, additional courses may be required to be eligible to complete certification exams.

Note: Students are responsible for arranging their clinical preceptor and site for the Practicum course. It is the student’s responsibility to maintain clinical eligibility to practice during the program. It is recommended that students maintain active clinical practice setting in preparation for the practicum course.

Clinical placements in this program are crucial. Therefore, your adherence to your schedule is extremely important. If you deviate from your plan of study during your progression through the program, your completion of the program could be delayed because eligibility for subsequent clinical courses would be on a space available basis.

Time Limit on Graduate Coursework: Credit more than seven years old at the time of graduation that is included on the approved program of study and which has not been applied to a previous degree may not be counted toward the fulfillment of a graduate degree program unless validated to the satisfaction of the School of Nursing and the School of Graduate Studies. (UMKC General Catalog)