Designed for nurses by nurses in the field, the online MSN in Nurse Educator program will provide registered nurses with the skills and knowledge required to facilitate learning through curriculum design, teaching, evaluation and advisement. This 39-credit program provides a foundation for the registered nurse wanting to provide education in the academic and/or advanced practice-clinical settings. At the end of the program, students will complete a capstone course that includes a 120 hour clinical and academic teaching immersion experiences under the guidance of nurse educator preceptors.

Throughout the online MSN in Nurse Educator program, you'll learn how to:

• Propose informatics systems initiatives and technologies that facilitate effective decision making in delivering upon and enhancing patient care
• Employ research practices, methodologies and a spirit of scholarly inquiry to motivate change and drive real-world improvement in healthcare
• Create client-centered, culturally-appropriate health prevention and promotion initiatives that improve the health, safety and quality of life for people and their communities
• Generate data driven solutions for operational challenges that navigate the intersection of quality and cost in ensuring excellence in healthcare across diverse settings
• Advocate for ethically responsible policies and effective systems that empower practitioners and meets the needs of healthcare consumers
• Model leadership and professional practices in healthcare by building effective working relationships and facilitating ethical and strategic decision making across organizations
• Synthesize educational theory, research, evaluation and experiential knowledge in nursing education settings

As a private, nonprofit university, UMS has one mission - to help you see yourself succeed. The benefits of earning your MSN online at UMS include:

• Accredited. The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and the master’s degree program in nursing at University of Michigan Science are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202.887.6791.
• Affordability. Take advantage of some of the most affordable tuition rates in the nation.
• Convenience. Attend class when it's convenient for you - online education means 24/7 access. 
• Efficiency and flexibility. With five terms per year, you can complete your MSN degree in 20 months.
• Expert instruction. Learn from instructors with relevant, real-world experience.
• Minimal requirements. No GMAT or GRE required for admission.
• Networking. Tap into our nationwide network of alumni for tips and career opportunities.
• Student support. Count on the ongoing support of dedicated academic and career advisors specialized in your area of study.

The online MSN in Nurse Educator is aligned to the core competencies defined by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing and the National League for Nursing. The program provides the essential skills required by registered nurses to either transition in to or support the requirements of the Nurse Educator role. Upon graduation, you’ll be eligible to sit for the national Certified Nurse Educator exam (CNE) offered by the National League for Nursing.