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Six start dates to choose from
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Coursework Designed for Working Nurses
Educator Internship
Gain Confidence as an Educator
Help shape the next generation of nurses
Post-Master’s Certificate – Nurse Educator Program Overview
Prepare for a rewarding career as a nurse educator through an online, faith-based program that aligns with your life and values.
Spring Arbor University's online Post-Master’s Certificate – Nurse Educator (PMC-NE) combines your passion for patient care and teaching to leave a lasting impression on the future of healthcare delivery.
As a student in the online PMC-Nurse Educator program, you can:
- Continue working full-time as you earn your certificate with a flexible program designed to be manageable.
- Enjoy a week off in between classes with our 7-1-7 model (7-week courses, 1-week break).
- Learn to create lesson plans, develop your teaching skills and oversee students’ clinical practices.
- Partner with a Student Success Coach who will guide you through the program.
- Graduate prepared to take the NLN-certification exam (CNE).
- Grow from an enriching educational journey, rooted in faith.
- Gain experience and confidence in a semester-long nurse educator internship, where you’ll be immersed in direct care and academic settings.
Spring Arbor University's online Post-Master's Certificate – Nurse Educator is CCNE-accredited and highly ranked for academic quality.
Online Post-Master's Certificate NE: Fast Facts
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- The Post-Master's Certificate - Nursing Education can be completed in 12 months (does not include prereq courses)
- 150 internship hours required
Designed for Working Nurses
- Take one seven-week course at a time and enjoy a week off in between
- Begin your certificate at the right time for you — choose from six intake dates a year
- Flexible login times — complete your assignments on your own schedule
Inspiring Outcomes
- Become prepared for certification through a quality educational experience
- Ranked on a national and regional level for its academic quality and value
A Caring Community
- Small class sizes and caring, connected faculty provide a personal learning experience
- Dedicated student success advisor to support you from enrollment to graduation, as well as career development support
- Faith-based educational philosophy that considers Christian perspectives in nursing practice
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- The Post-Master's Certificate - Nursing Education can be completed in 12 months (does not include prereq courses)
- 150 internship hours required
Designed for Working Nurses
- Take one seven-week course at a time and enjoy a week off in between
- Begin your certificate at the right time for you — choose from six intake dates a year
- Flexible login times — complete your assignments on your own schedule
Inspiring Outcomes
- Become prepared for certification through a quality educational experience
- Ranked on a national and regional level for its academic quality and value
A Caring Community
- Small class sizes and caring, connected faculty provide a personal learning experience
- Dedicated student success advisor to support you from enrollment to graduation, as well as career development support
- Faith-based educational philosophy that considers Christian perspectives in nursing practice
Online Post-Master's Certificate - NE Program Curriculum
For a complete listing of courses, contact us for a program guide.
This course utilizes learning theories to design a teaching/ learning project. Strategic planning steps such as needs assessment, behavioral objectives, instructional design, and delivery for non-traditional learners will be explored.
Students will delve into the selection and application of instructional strategies for traditional and online learning environments. A variety of approaches for learning experiences in higher education, professional/staff development, and community programs for individuals or groups will be used.
This course provides individually supervised field experience in clinical and academic settings that integrate concepts in nursing education with practical teaching situations. Students will also design an evidence-based project based on their practice setting.
Prerequisites: NUR 625 and NUR 635
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SAU’s online PMC-NE program can be completed in as few as 12-16 months, depending on completed prerequisites.
Enjoy a week off in between classes with our 7-1-7 model (7-week courses, 1-week breaks).
Typically, our Post-Master's Certificate - Nursing Education classes have 20-25 students.
To be accepted into the online PMC-NE program, you must meet the following requirements:
- MSN degree from an accredited program
- Official graduate transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended
- 3.0 GPA calculated from the most recent 60 academic credits
- A current nursing license from your state of employment
- Online application
- Short personal statement
Prerequisite Courses
- Advanced Pharmacology
- Advanced Pathophysiology
- Advanced Physical Assessment
- Some additional prerequisites may apply
Nurse Educator Salary & Career Outlook
Nurse educators are in demand as the healthcare field continues to grow. The industry is in need of qualified professionals, including those who can lead the next generation of nurses.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the national average salary for nurse educators is $84,060.
Grow as a Christ-Centered Nurse Educator
At Spring Arbor University, it is a privilege to provide a Christ-centered nursing education to our students and to participate in their journey. You will grow spiritually, personally and professionally throughout this program and will gain a better understanding of what it means to live out your faith as a nurse.
While the Christian faith is the foundation of our program, we welcome all students regardless of personal faith. All students will benefit from introspection and critical thinking as they consider how to meaningfully care for patients of different faith backgrounds.
Watch this video for more information on our faith-based philosophy.
