Nursing Education

Prepare the next generation of nurses

Ranked by U.S. News and World Report as the #2 Best Online Master's in Nursing Education in 2024, our nursing education track offers you the opportunity to learn from experienced, nationally recognized faculty.

You can play a vital role in developing the next generation of nurses, whether you are a novice or experienced educator by learning to:

Design evidence-based nursing curriculum
Develop innovative, effective teaching strategies
Evaluate student learning
Utilize best practices in the field of nursing education

You will be prepared to launch your career as a nurse educator in a variety of healthcare contexts and settings:

Community colleges
Universities
Hospitals
Community health agencies
Private industry
Privately supported educational institutions

This program can be completed in three years part-time or two years full-time.

Opportunity for loan forgiveness

If you are pursuing a career as a nursing faculty member, IUSON participates in the federal Nurse Faculty Loan Program which provides up to 85% loan forgiveness for service as a nursing faculty member at an accredited school of nursing.

For more information about the Nurse Faculty Loan Program, please contact gradaid@iu.edu.

Certification

Graduates are eligible for certification through the National League for Nursing as a Certified Nurse Educator.

MSN Nursing Education Track - Part Time

Table lists courses and credit hours required for the MSN Nursing Education Track - Part Time - Fall
Fall
Description	Course	Credits
Leadership for Advanced Nursing Practice	NURS-N504	3
This course addresses organizational and leadership knowledge and skills required to advance health outcomes and influence policy. Key leadership issues and challenges affecting advanced practice nurses will be examined and effective leadership and advocacy skills will be applied.
Measurement and Data Analysis	NURS-R505	3
Principles and applications of scientific measurement, data summarization, inferential statistics, and practical derivations of the general linear model. Considers the research purpose and the phenomenon under study as determinants of measurement techniques and data analysis.
Total		6

Table lists courses and credit hours required for the MSN Nursing Education Track - Part Time - Spring
Spring
Description	Course	Credits
Nursing Theory I	NURS-N502	3
This course focuses on analyzing the relationships between theory and research for effective translation to practice. Emphasis is placed on selection and evaluation of theories, interprofessional perspectives, and using theory to guide practice and research.
Nursing Research Methods I	NURS-R500	3
This course emphasizes using research findings as a basis for clinical and organization decision-making in the delivery of high quality evidence-based health care. Emphasis is placed on identifying clinical problems and searching, appraising, and synthesizing research evidence for application or, in the absence of evidence, generating new knowledge using research methods. Strategies for disseminating findings across inter-professional contexts and monitoring continuous quality improvement are examined.
Total		6

Table lists courses and credit hours required for the MSN Nursing Education Track - Part Time - Summer I and II
Summer I and II
Description	Course	Credits
Advanced Physical Assessment Across the Lifespan	NURS-Y625	4
This course prepares graduate students to perform individualized health histories and physical examinations for clients across the lifespan.
Total		4

Table lists courses and credit hours required for the MSN Nursing Education Track - Part Time - Fall
Fall
Description	Course	Credits
Clinical Hours		75
Advancing Nursing Education	NURS-T601	4
This course utilizes guided experiences in teaching of nursing, including planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating classroom and clinical instruction with a mentor. Emphasis on learner development and socialization, learner diversity, and multicultural/global education guide the learning. The roles of nurse educator as leader, change agent and scholar are explored. 75 clinical hours.
Advanced Pathophysiology Across the Lifespan	NURS-Y515	3
Provides advanced comprehensive, scientific foundation for pathophysiology of selected disorders and diseases for clients across the lifespan. Clinical case studies integrate the principles of pathophysiology within advanced practice nursing principles.
Total		7

Table lists courses and credit hours required for the MSN Nursing Education Track - Part Time - Spring
Spring
Description	Course	Credits
Curriculum in Nursing	NURS-T604	3
The focus of this course is on the process of curriculum and program development, implementation, revision and evaluation. Philosophical, social, economic, and professional issues that are relevant to nursing education curriculum are explored.
Advanced Pharmacology Across the Lifespan	NURS-Y612	3
This course prepares graduate students to understand the principles of advanced pharmacology across the lifespan as it relates to advanced nursing practice.
Total		6

Table lists courses and credit hours required for the MSN Nursing Education Track - Part Time - Summer I Only
Summer I Only
Description	Course	Credits
Computer Technologies for Nurse Educators	NURS-T620	3
This course focuses on knowledge and skills for technologies to support teaching-learning in nursing. Emphasis is placed on principles of distance learning, use of the internet, and integrating computer and other technologies into nursing education. Theoretical frameworks for guiding selection, use and integration of technologies in nursing education are discussed.
Total		3

Table lists courses and credit hours required for the MSN Nursing Education Track - Part Time - Fall
Fall
Description	Course	Credits
Evaluation in Nursing	NURS-T618	3
This course focuses on the theoretical and empirical basis for assessment and evaluation in nursing education. Emphasis is placed on concepts, models, frameworks and strategies for applicability to nursing teaching and learning environments including classroom, on-line, laboratory/simulation, and clinical settings.
Elective		3
Total		6

Table lists courses and credit hours required for the MSN Nursing Education Track - Part Time - Spring
Spring
Description	Course	Credits
Clinical Hours		150
Nursing Education Practicum	NURS-T680	4
The student functions in an educator role in a clinical or academic setting by designing, implementing and evaluating lesson plans, modules, or courses. Through portfolio, students reflect on improving their role as a nurse educator. Learning experiences are negotiated to meet learning goals in a preceptor-supervised practicum of 150 hours. 150 clinical hours.
Total		4

MSN Nursing Education Track - Full Time

Table lists courses and credit hours required for the MSN Nursing Education Track - Full Time - Fall
Fall
Description	Course	Credits
Clinical Hours		75
Nursing Research Methods I	NURS-R500	3
This course emphasizes using research findings as a basis for clinical and organization decision-making in the delivery of high quality evidence-based health care. Emphasis is placed on identifying clinical problems and searching, appraising, and synthesizing research evidence for application or, in the absence of evidence, generating new knowledge using research methods. Strategies for disseminating findings across inter-professional contexts and monitoring continuous quality improvement are examined.
Advancing Nursing Education	NURS-T601	4
This course utilizes guided experiences in teaching of nursing, including planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating classroom and clinical instruction with a mentor. Emphasis on learner development and socialization, learner diversity, and multicultural/global education guide the learning. The roles of nurse educator as leader, change agent and scholar are explored. 75 clinical hours.
Advanced Pathophysiology Across the Lifespan	NURS-Y515	3
Provides advanced comprehensive, scientific foundation for pathophysiology of selected disorders and diseases for clients across the lifespan. Clinical case studies integrate the principles of pathophysiology within advanced practice nursing principles.
Total		10

Table lists courses and credit hours required for the MSN Nursing Education Track - Full Time - Spring
Spring
Description	Course	Credits
Nursing Theory I	NURS-N502	3
This course focuses on analyzing the relationships between theory and research for effective translation to practice. Emphasis is placed on selection and evaluation of theories, interprofessional perspectives, and using theory to guide practice and research.
Measurement and Data Analysis	NURS-R505	3
Principles and applications of scientific measurement, data summarization, inferential statistics, and practical derivations of the general linear model. Considers the research purpose and the phenomenon under study as determinants of measurement techniques and data analysis.
Curriculum in Nursing	NURS-T604	3
The focus of this course is on the process of curriculum and program development, implementation, revision and evaluation. Philosophical, social, economic, and professional issues that are relevant to nursing education curriculum are explored.
Total		9

Table lists courses and credit hours required for the MSN Nursing Education Track - Full Time - Summer I and II
Summer I and II
Description	Course	Credits
Computer Technologies for Nurse Educators	NURS-T620	3
This course focuses on knowledge and skills for technologies to support teaching-learning in nursing. Emphasis is placed on principles of distance learning, use of the internet, and integrating computer and other technologies into nursing education. Theoretical frameworks for guiding selection, use and integration of technologies in nursing education are discussed.
Advanced Physical Assessment Across the Lifespan	NURS-Y625	4
This course prepares graduate students to perform individualized health histories and physical examinations for clients across the lifespan.
Total		7

Table lists courses and credit hours required for the MSN Nursing Education Track - Full Time - Fall
Fall
Description	Course	Credits
Leadership for Advanced Nursing Practice	NURS-N504	3
This course addresses organizational and leadership knowledge and skills required to advance health outcomes and influence policy. Key leadership issues and challenges affecting advanced practice nurses will be examined and effective leadership and advocacy skills will be applied.
Evaluation in Nursing	NURS-T618	3
This course focuses on the theoretical and empirical basis for assessment and evaluation in nursing education. Emphasis is placed on concepts, models, frameworks and strategies for applicability to nursing teaching and learning environments including classroom, on-line, laboratory/simulation, and clinical settings.
Advanced Pharmacology Across the Lifespan	NURS-Y612	3
This course prepares graduate students to understand the principles of advanced pharmacology across the lifespan as it relates to advanced nursing practice.
Total		9

Table lists courses and credit hours required for the MSN Nursing Education Track - Full Time - Spring
Spring
Description	Course	Credits
Clinical Hours		150
Nursing Education Practicum	NURS-T680	4
The student functions in an educator role in a clinical or academic setting by designing, implementing and evaluating lesson plans, modules, or courses. Through portfolio, students reflect on improving their role as a nurse educator. Learning experiences are negotiated to meet learning goals in a preceptor-supervised practicum of 150 hours. 150 clinical hours.
Elective		3
Total		7

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